GO BAG PREPARATION

Emergency preparedness begins before the emergency starts

Water & Food

First Aid & Medications

Light & Communication

Safety & Documents

What to Pack

  • Water & Hydration Supplies


    Water & Hydration Supplies

    At least one gallon of water per person per day, electrolyte packets, reusable water bottles, and emergency water pouches.

  • Food & Emergency Snacks

    non perishable food can provide critical energy and comfort during an emergency. Pack enough for every family member of your household for at least 72 hours.Choose items that require little or no preparation.

  • First Aid & Medications

    A well stocked first aid kit can help treat minor injuries and provide essential care until additional assistance is available. Keep enough medications on hand to last several days.

  • Flashlights & Power

    Power outages can occur during storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and other emergencies. keep multiple sources of light and backup power available

  • Important Documents

    IDs, insurance information, medical records, emergency contacts, birth certificates, passports, and cash stored in waterproof bags.

  • clothing & Hygiene Supplies

    Extra clothes, sturdy shoes, blankets, socks, jackets, toothbrushes, wipes, soap, feminine hygiene products, diapers, and towels.Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

  • Emergency Tools & Safety Gear

    N95 masks, gloves, multi-tools, whistles, duct tape, lighters, waterproof matches, radios, and emergency blankets.

  • Pet Emergency Supplies

    Leashes, carriers, food, water bowls, medications, vaccination records, waste bags, and comfort items for pets.

  • Family Communication Plan

    Emergency contact list, meeting locations, evacuation routes, local shelter information, and backup communication methods.

  • Comfort & Personal Items

    Charged devices, books, comfort items for children, small toys, photos, and anything important for emotional support during emergencies.


Download & Save Your Go Bag Checklist




Every emergency is different, but preparation can make all the difference when minutes matter. Wildfires, earthquakes, floods, power outages, hazardous materials incidents, and evacuations can happen with little warning across California.


A properly packed go bag helps protect you and your family during the critical first 72 hours of an emergency when roads may close, power may be out, and emergency resources may be delayed.


Our printable emergency preparedness checklist is designed to help individuals, families, seniors, and pet owners prepare before disaster strikes. Save a copy, print extras for your home or vehicle, and review your supplies regularly to keep everything updated and ready to go.

Preparedness is not about fear. It is about having a plan, protecting the people you love, and being ready.