Grab and Go Kit

During wildfire season it's important to be prepared to evacuate on short notice. Here are some suggestions for a grab-and-go bag to keep in your home or car, published on the new PreparedBC emergency preparedness website.

• ¢ Food (ready to eat) and water
• ¢ Flashlight and batteries, headlamp 
• ¢ AM/FM radio
  
• ¢ Medication(s)
  
• ¢ Seasonal clothing
  
• ¢ Blanket
  
• ¢ Pen and notepad
  
• ¢ Cell phone charger
  
• ¢ Personal toiletries
• ¢ Small first aid kit
• ¢ Extra pair of glasses or contacts
• ¢ Cash in small bills
• ¢ Local map
• ¢ Whistle
• ¢ Out-of-area contact card
• ¢ Copies of important documents, family photos, etc. Consider storing copies on a USB stick

TIP: Always keep your vehicle’s gas tank half full in case you’re required to evacuate on short notice.