Why Every Household Should Consider Having an Emergency Grab Bag

When an emergency happens, you may not have much time to think about what you need to take with you.

A power outage, severe weather, evacuation or another unexpected situation could mean having to leave home quickly. Having an emergency grab bag prepared in advance means you can keep essential items together and ready when you need them.

What Should Go in a Grab Bag?

Everyone’s requirements will be different, but a useful grab bag could contain items such as:

• Drinking water
• Basic food supplies
• Torch and spare batteries
• Phone charger or power bank
• First-aid supplies
• Essential personal medication
• Important documents or copies
• Warm clothing
• Basic hygiene items
• A whistle and other useful emergency equipment

The key is to prepare before you need it.

You don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune. Start with the essentials and gradually build your bag around your household’s individual needs.