Grab 'n Go Kit Details

IMPORTANT PAPERS AND MONEY
Consider having a packet of copies,  CD or flash drive of all your important papers and documents, such as wills, birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank account numbers, mortgages, car registrations, church documents, genealogy,  family pictures,  life insurance and health insurance policy info along with the account 3'sw, social security card, house deed, important phone #'s,  vehicle titles, graduation certificates, and any other important documents you may have, (consider a reduced size that can fit in your wallet.  Keep it with you for safe keeping in case your pack turns up missing).    Or put them in a lock box at your home or at a secure location to retrieve later.

Keys   chgetready

Make a contact list of family and include current photos. If someone becomes separated, it is helpful to be able to show authorities a recent picture of who you are looking for.  In stressful situations it is easy to forget or mix up addresses or phone numbers that you normally know.

Include a Family Photo     chgetready

Be sure to include some $$$ in your kit!

 coins, small bills and larger bills

Small bills and change             chgetready

FOOD
Many food choices, dehydrated, freeze dried, MRE’s, pouched and canned (heavy). A variety of foods and packaging is best. Nothing perishable in the kit. (rotate  food and water every year for freshness). Dehydrated and freeze dried foods are compact and light, although water is needed to reconstitute it, so pack extra water for preparing these foods. Canned foods are convenient, though bulky and heavy.   Foods needing minimal or no cooking from a can or add water to a pouche of freeze dried chili or stew etc.  Or packaged tuna, salmon, nut butters, dried fruits, veggies, nuts and jerky. (flip top cans or pack a can opener). Add protein drink powders, Emergen-C, candy or mints for comfort. 

WATER
Adults need at least 1 gallon of water a day to drink when under stress to keep dehydration at bay. Three gallons would be too much to carry, so include a means for purifying, collecting and storing water. One and two liter sizes for carrying could be used. Collapsible containers are handy for collecting and may be stored in your pack.  Gallon size clear plastic bags are very useful in collecting water from dew or rain. Options: water can be boiled in a small pan after it is filtered, use purification tablets, a purification kit, a dependable filter, then put in a jar to sanitize it in the sun (scout kits have a small pot for heating water). 
DO NOT SKIMP ON YOUR WATER FILTERING CAPABILITY, DRINKING DIRTY WATER DOES NOT HAVE A GOOD OUTCOME.

SHELTER
There are many products available in this area.  Consider investing in a tent.  A ground cover with tie ropes and clips will make a shelter in a pinch.  Two ground covers, one for a tent, and one for the ground.  Or wrap yourself in a ground cover. Plan appropriately for your family size shelter.

A small travel size blanket and pillow allows you to “stake out your space “ in a shelter.

HYGIENE AND SANITATION
There is nothing better to boost morale than a few simple items such as a comb, toothbrush and toothpaste or powder, hand cleaner, razor, shampoo, toilet paper and personal hygiene essentials. Small versions fit nicely in a pack. Bathroom needs and laundry needs are essential to keep the spread of germs and disease at a minimum. 
Know how to set up, use and empty a sanitation kit if you are sheltering at home, or camping.

COOKING
There are several sizes of Sterno or instant heat available. A rack to sit over a can of Sterno takes up very little space and can heat water, soup, or cook simple meals. Remember cooking and eating utensils. Plan to cook, drink, and eat from the same container making clean up simple, if possible.

Waterproof matches, fire starters, disposable lighters, and compressed fuel tablets are great additions.

LIGHT
A flashlight is an essential item (store batteries separately). Hand powered, wind up flashlights need no batteries, or solar flashlights. Light sticks are excellent for short term light and signaling help.

COMMUNICATION 

A whistle  can be blown with less energy and heard further than your voice. A mirror is excellent for signaling help. A radio with multiple source possibilities for power is critical to learn what is happening, where authorities are asking people to go or what to do, in Utah, channel AM1160 KSL. Emergency flashlight radios can run off multiple sources of power including solar and hand cranking. Consider hand held walkie talkies, or HAM Radio (take a HAM Radio Course) Make sure everyone in your group knows what channel they are to be on and know how to operate the radio. ( store batteries separate, and rotate them out when you rotate your food). 

FIRST AID
First Aid Kit is a must for any emergency situation. Basic items and a simple first aid instruction sheet needs to be included in every kit.

So what are you waiting for?                   

You make it happen........... Get Ready!

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Grab 'n Go Kit List - Child

A small backpack, duffle or tote bag stored for quick access containing:

______Jacket (hat, gloves

______Sweater, sweatshirt, pants

______3 pr socks, shoes or boots

______Small blanket

______Coloring books, pad of paper

______Crayons, color pencils

______Reading books

______Small stuffed animal

______Flashlight and extra batteries

______ID

______Family picture, laminated

______Contact information

(Include name and phone # of out of state contact)

______Health concerns info

______Freeze dried food pouches

______Water

______Snacks

Zip top bag items for backpack:

______Emergency poncho

______Hand warmer

______Washcloth, hand towel

______Sterile pads to clean cuts

______Nail clippers

______Safety pins

______Whistle w/lanyard

______Variety size bandages

Trial sizes of the following:

______Toothpaste, toothpaste

______Lotion

______Kleenex

______Wet Wipes

______Shampoo, conditioner
______Soap

______Brush, comb

Additional items for baby:

______Binky

______Formula

______Diapers, wipes

______Small toys

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Grab 'n Go Kit Three Month Plan

It takes time and money to put a complete kit together,  so here is a plan for you to keep moving so you get it done.   We put ours out so it was in the way, it was always there and actually annoying,  so we were motivated to get them done and put away. (the plan worked!)

Anything worth doing takes sacrifice somewhere, and the payoff is awesome 

Declaration “ Sacrifice = Greater Rewards of Knowledge and Accountability”

_______This week forego the movies,  dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies,  dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc.  Saved $

_______This week forego the movies, dinner, trip, clothes, junk food etc. Saved $

Gather all you can of what you already have and leave it in a very conspicuous place so you see it all of the time.

As you check off your supplies, continue to add them to the pile.

Put everything you can in plastic bags to protect from moisture.

Do NOT buy your bag until you see how big your pile is.

You can use a wheeled container such as a small suitcase or  purchase a small cart to put it on if it is too heavy to lift.  (Make sure you purchase bungee cords or tie downs to secure it to the cart)

Do NOT purchase cheap supplies and equipment – in an emergency,

YOU HAVE WHAT YOU HAVE PREPARED – The stores may not be open

Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today

The good part of having it completed is........

Being prepared allows you to help others – You will be part of the solution

If you are not prepared  - You will be adding to the problem

GO FOR IT! YOU ARE WORTH YOU TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF!

IF YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT YOURSELF – WHO WILL?

Remember…….no one will be coming for a long time after the event.   So, GET READY

Declaration: “I am a person of order” (say it over and over until you believe it!
Just begin the process as you reinforce your worth to be a person of order!)

_____________Make a Grab ‘N Go Kit (Start Date)                   ____________(Completion Date)

Why Do I Need a Grab 'n Go Bag?

 
 

When the emergency happens, it is too late to prepare

So many calamities in the world happening, so caring for your own and your family's needs in an emergency is essential. Being self -sustaining means you are prepared to stay in your home, you have supplies (food, water etc.) for a period of time (at least 3 months to begin with), an emergency kit or Grab "n Go kit for every member of your family or household in the event of an evacuation from home on short notice. 
Grab 'n Go Kit Three Month Plan 

In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, flood, the Fire, Police, and Public Services must follow their priority requirements to government, public utilities, transportation, hospitals, schools, etc.

Grab 'n Go chgetready

 The individual is the last priority

We know it takes about 72 hours to 5 days following a disaster for organizations such as City First Responders and the Red Cross to reach the affected area, set up, and get organized before they are prepared to handle the needs of the emergency.  So families must take this responsibility seriously.  Who will feed your children?  The neighbor will be making sure their own families are taken care of before they extend their supplies to others.

If you make preparations to care for your own families needs first, you are in a position to assist others, becoming the solution.  If you do not take care of this responsibility, you will be adding to the problem.  Many people may starve, because some simply refuse to be responsible for themselves.
As we have conversations with family and friends of the many disasters and tragedies happening all around us, lets remind ourselves that we can prepare for a better outcome by making a plan and sticking to it until it is done.
Grab 'n Go Kit List - Individual
 Grab 'n Go Kit List - Child
Grab 'n Go List - Pets

Updating once a year is part of the plan to evaluate foodstuff for any leakage.

Be ready with a kit filled with supplies so that survival will prevail during those first few hours or days.  Pack necessities, not luxuries. A sturdy backpack or rolling suitcase is ideal. Gather and purchase all of your items for your bag BEFORE you purchase your backpack or suitcase, it maybe more & take up more space than you initially think.

Each person in your household must have his or her own kit, since it is possible that family members could become separated. 
If walking, a child would not be able to carry very much for a long period of time but do need to have some items that would help them survive. A larger, more extensive family kit may be added, and kept separate from the individual kits. 

Don't forget your pets.  They are part of your family and you will need to prepare for them as well.

Grab 'n Go For Your Pet
Pets Emergency Preparation Before, During, After

Wagon to transport with   chgetready

 Following are many areas of preparation.  Make it your own, covering your own requirements, likes and dislikes.  Remember some items need to be rotated, changed, or added keeping it fresh.
Important Note.......Whatever you pack is what you will have.  The stores may be unavailable, and if you purchase poor quality to just get it done, you will have to work with what you have chosen.
Be Wise.

 CLOTHING AND PERSONAL ITEMS
Begin with a change of clothing, extra socks, underwear, and a jacket, a hat, gloves, hiking shoes. Comfortable clothing such as a sweat shirt and sweat pants since you may be up and down on the ground or low cots in a temporary shelter. Other personal items such as feminine items, baby diapers and wipes, medications, extra glasses or sunglasses, “comfort toys”, a book, writing material, and card games are helpful. (to assist children feeling calm and safe).
Be sure to update clothing in all your bags or you may be sharing your clothes!

OUTGROWN! chgetready

Wear dad's clothes      chgetrready Grab 'n Go Kit Details

Grab 'n Go Kit List - Individual

Clothing

_______Gather a change of clothing – comfortable clothes and shoes, socks, and underwear for a few days

________Jacket or sweatshirt, hat (beanie)

________ Pocket rain coat

________All clothing in a zip lock bags

Toiletries   (Put in a plastic bag so it is all together)

_______Hand towel and wash cloth

_______Soap

_______Toothbrush, paste, floss

_______Mirror

_______Razor

_______Make-up (makes you feel better)

_______Hair brush, comb, shampoo

_______Deodorant, Lotion

_______Toilet paper, handkerchief or small pkg. Kleenex

_______Wet wipes

First Aid Kit    (Put in a plastic bag so it is all together)

______Band- aids (many sizes)
_______ Sterile pads (many Sizes)
_______4-5 pkgs of rolled gauze

_______First aid tape

_______ Large handkerchief (to use a sling etc)

_______Smelling salts

_______ Tweezers
_______Scissors

_______Pins (various sizes)

_______Sterile Gloves

_______N-99 Masks

_______Extra Plastic Bags

_______First Aid Instruction Book

______Your personal medical information (what meds you are on and the

         dosages)

_______ Neosporin, First Aid Cream

_______ Duct Tape

_______Essential oils (if you use them) 

_______Homeopathic remedies, ( if you use them)

_______Put in extra meds (make sure to rotate them)

Grab ‘n Go Kit

Other Equipment or supplies

            _______Can opener (if you have cans in your kit)

_______Pocket knife (Multi – function)

_______Strong rope (100 ft)

_______Leather Gloves

_______Ground Cover/Tarp/Clips (to make into a shelter, if needed)

_______Sleeping Bag

_______Compass

_______Collapsible Cooking Stove and Fuel

_______Waterproof matches

_______Utensils, Plates, Cups, Cooking or heating pot (Scout mess kit size)

_______Whistle w/lanyard

_______Flashlight w/extra batteries, or Solar powered or both (store batteries

          separately in a plastic bag)

_______Head Lamp

_______Small radio w/extra batteries or wind up (Store batteries separate)

          (KSL Radio  1160 AM for all Emergency Updates)

_______Notebook, pen, pencil, book to read, crossword puzzles, envelopes,

          stamps etc,. (In a gallon size plastic bag)

_______Eye Glasses

_______Pictures of loved ones, pets (in plastic bags)

_______Copy of pet’s vaccinations, contact info where chipped

_______Personal Contact Phone #’s (inc. out of state contact too)

_______Flash drive or copies of important documents (insurance #’s, Dr #’s)

          (Keep on your person at all times)

_______Folding Shovel

_______Flares

_______Cash in small bills and coins ($25.00)

Food

*Enough for 5 days (Ideas)

_______Canned or packaged tuna, salmon

_______Packaged nut butters

_______MRE’s

_______Freeze Dried Meals (Mountain House)
_______Dried Fruit

_______Energy Bars

_______Emergen-C (to replace electrolytes)

_______Nuts, Seeds (Must be changed out every 6 months)

_______Oatmeal

_______Can Opener if you have canned foods or flip top cans

_______Small containers of fruit

Grab ‘n Go Kit

Food (Continued)

_______Enough dish soap to wash your dishes

_______Cloths and towels to clean up

Water

_______At least 1 gallon of water right by your Grab ‘n Go Kit

_______Water Bottle

_______Water Filter

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Pets Emergency Preparation; Before, During and After

Before a Disaster Strikes

·      Keep your pet’s vaccinations current.

·      Take photos of each animal, including any distinguishing marks.  Store those photos along with their medical records in re-sealable plastic bags along with other important papers in their Grab ‘n Go Bag

·      Keep a properly fitted collar,  including current license, ID tags and vaccinations.   Cats that never go outside need to have collars with their tags and vaccinations.  Birds need to be leg-banded.  (For finding their way back to you if you are separated).

·      Pre-determine the best place to leave your pet in case of an emergency/disaster.   Identify a place in your home to leave your pet as well as an off-site location in case of evacuation.

·      Have an emergency Grab ‘n Go Kit for each pet.  Familiarize your pet with the kit’s carrier or cage before an emergency.

·      Begin with at least a two- week supply of pet food they are used to.  Increase your supply to cover one year of pet food stored.

During a Disaster

·      If possible, evacuate your pet early to a site outside of the emergency area, consider a relative’s home or a pet friendly hotel.  Take a copy of your pet’s vaccination, medical records and identification photos with you.

·      In case of an evacuation, bring your pet indoors.  Disaster assistance groups like American Red Cross and Fema are not equipped to handle, rescue or care for displaced pets during large-scale emergencies.  Emergency/human disaster shelters cannot accept animals (except service animals) for safety and sanitation reasons.  DO NOT leave pets chained outdoors.

·      If you must leave your pet behind, prepare an emergency pen for pets in your home that includes at least a three-day supply of dry food and a large, spill proof container of water.  If possible, open a faucet to let water drip into a large container or partially fill al bathtub. 

·      Do not leave vitamin treats out for your pet; they could be fatal, if overeaten.  Position cages off the floor, away from windows, and on a sturdy surface to prevent tipping over.  Preselecting a site in your home will make emergency preparations for your pet easier than waiting until the emergency occurs.

·      Keep cats and dogs separate, even if they normally get along (stress in emergencies can upset the balance of friendship).  Keep bird cages covered with a protective sheet, away from windows and other pets.

·      If you cannot locate your animals and have to evacuate, leave as much water and food, inside or outside for them as possible.

 

After a Disaster

·      If you notice that your pet’s behavior has changed, monitor your pet closely. 

·      Keep your pets on a leash and maintain close contact.  Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered, causing confusion and abnormal behavior.

·      If your pet was lost, contact boarding kennels, humane shelters and veterinary hospitals.  Place signs or pet emergency stickers on your door, to notify emergency crews that you have pets that need to be found or that are inside your house and need to be rescued.  These stickers and signs are available at many pet stores or are FREE from the ASPCA.  Include the address and phone number of a close relative or friend that isn’t from your area. 

·      Stay away from stray pets that are acting aggressive after an emergency.

    ***  If you find a pet, call animal control or alternate emergency phone numbers set up during the disaster.  The best defense against lost animals is properly fitted collar including ID tag,  or have them chipped at your local animal control.

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Grab 'n Go For Your Pet

Have you prepared your Pet's Grab 'n Go Kit?  

Pet Grab 'n Go Kit                    CHGetReady

Pet owners are responsible for their own pets

You will want to have the following items in your pet’s Grab ‘n Go Kit 

(items may vary depending on each pet’s needs)

·      5 day supply of pet food, and water

·      Appropriate food and water dishes

·      Can opener and disposable utensils

·      Blanket or towel

·      Pet hygiene items (brush, shampoo)

·      Pet carrier (s) with ID tag (include emergency contact numbers)

·      Collar/ID/leash

·      Sanitation items: litter box, litter, pooper scooper

·      Toys

·      If chipped, Name of Vet, Phone # and ID# of where they were chipped

Pet First Aid kit

This will take care of your pet for the first 5 days, basics only.  You may want to add the extras they are used to. A first aid kit containing the following items:

·      Five day supply of any medications or vitamins your pet is used to

·      Pet first aid manual

·      Names, addresses, telephone numbers of yourself, and out of state contact.  Also your local vet offices, including 24 hour clinics

·      Tape

·      Scissors

·      Antibacterial soap

·      Hydrogen Peroxide

 In a Grab ‘n Go Kit,  a two week supply of their regular food.  Upsets to their regular schedule creates digestive upsets as well.  Be prepared to calm them down by having the things they love and are comforted by.