Toilet Paper And Pet Food: Yes, they’re On the List for this Extreme-Weather ‘Go Bag’
What do people need in the event of a weather catastrophe? “Nearly 20 percent of all Americans have had to evacuate their homes because of unexpected severe weather, according to a new study by the analytics firm YouGov,” reports The New York Times, which has created a “go bag” for survival.
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Based on information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the bag contains necessities that will last for 72 hours. These are divided into several categories: cash, important documents, non-perishable foods, medical necessities, a first aid kit, a change of clothes for three days, a flashlight, batteries, hygiene supplies, pet supplies and a small tool kit.
Toilet paper is part of the hygiene portion of the bag, and part of the pet supplies is the kibbles and bits and such that critters like. (Of course, no pets means no pet supplies and a lighter bag.)
Where to go?
Beyond the advice about supplies, the paper does not give any direction about where people should go, how to shelter themselves, how to handle temperature extremes or other existential problems.
Perhaps needless to say, preparation is key. “If you don’t take the time to address these questions before a disaster strikes, you’ll be hard pressed to do so in the rush of a potential crisis,” said Stephanie Fox, a spokeswoman for the American Red Cross.
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