Go Bag Ideas

Week 31 - Day 235 of 2023 - August 3rd

Rosieness Revue
August 3rd, 2023

With fires and floods filling the news - you no longer have to be a Nervous Nellie to think about having a go bag for emergencies.

What to Pack in Your Go Bag

To determine what you need in your go bag, consider a full 24-hour day for you and each member of your family. Every single essential item you use during that period should have a place in your go bag.

Water.The FEMA recommendation is a gallon of water per person per day. At least one filled, reusable water bottle is a good place to start
Food. Lightweight, shelf-stable and nutritionally dense foods are best, including freeze-dried fruits, energy bars, nuts, tuna pouches and beef jerky.
Medication, including a day or more’s supply of your prescription medication and travel-sized versions of over-the-counter pain relievers, antacids, etc.
A NOAA Weather Radio to help you monitor the weather and transmit alerts.
A first-aid kit with bandages, gloves, a face mask, gauze, medical tape, antibacterial cream, a cold pack and a thermometer.
A multi-tool with a knife and basic tools, including a screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters and scissors.
A light source, such as an LED flashlight (LEDs last much longer) or a headlamp. Also pack backup batteries and matches in case your light source goes out.
Personal items, including a toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant, tampons and pads. If you have kids, pack diapers and wipes.
An emergency blanket and a foldable weather poncho for protection and warmth.
A cell phone charger - one that’s solar-powered is ideal.
Money and personal documents. Cash in small bills is best. Be sure to have your personal documents, including your passport and birth certificate, ready to throw in your go bag at the last minute as well.
Paper maps and a compass. You may also want to consider keeping maps on your phone so they’re available without service.
Pet supplies if you have pets. Pack a day’s worth of food and water for your pets. Keep a leash or a carrier nearby or inside the bag.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bug-Out -Go Bag Essentials

Comprehensive list of Everything you need to include in any emergency survival bag.

www.goodhousekeeping.com/home-products/a33605583/bug-out-bag-list

What We Use

Biaggi Zipsak Boost - Expandable Rolling Tote for your Go Bag

Variety of Color Weighs 3.85 lbs with a shoulder strap - Biaggi also has expandable back packs.

biaggi.com/collections/carry-on/products/zipsak-micro-fold-expandable-underseater-zipcube

Eton Emergency Hand Crank Radio w/ LED Flashlight | Red Cross Store

Red Cross Eton Emergency Hand Crank Radio with LED flashlight and phone charging capabilities, ideal for camping or unforeseen blackouts.

www.redcross.org/store/eton-emergency-weather-radio-with-led-flashlight/FRX2WXW.html

PackLite Titan 2-in-1 Power Lantern

The LuminAID for all adventures, by night or by day. Light up your night and charge your devices, wherever you go. From off-the-grid adventures to an unexpected power outage, the Titan has you covered .Packs Flat

luminaid.com/products/titan-2-in-1-phone-charger

Brita Stainless Filtering Water Bottle

32 oz and 20 oz - variety of colors

www.brita.com/products/stainless-steel-filtering-water-bottle-20oz

There’s an App for That

‎Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Apps on the App Store

Basic preparedness strategies - what to pack, what to do immediately after a disaster and how to create a fmily emergency communication plan.

http://apps.apple.com/us/developer/federal-emergency-management-agency-fema/id474807609

Everyone can make a difference

Vermont Breweries Assist Flood Victims With Potable Water.

It’s been over a week since flooding throughout several Vermont communities. But area breweries have been helping by delivering potable water to the victims and volunteers.

www.forbes.com/sites/dontse/2023/07/22/vermont-breweries-assist-flood-victims-with-potable-water/?sh=207e338e2f98

This Week in History

“The Macarena” begins its reign atop the U.S. pop charts

If pop songs, like hurricanes, were rated on an objective scale according to their ability to devastate the pop-cultural landscape, then the song that reached the top of the American pop charts on August 3, 1996 was a Category 5 monster. It first made landfall in Florida

www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-macarena-begins-its-reign-atop-the-u-s-pop-charts

Word Game of the Week

Name That Thing - Word Game | Merriam-Webster

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

www.merriam-webster.com/games/name-that-thing

What We are Reading

What an Owl Knows — Jennifer Ackerman

Explores what we’ve learned in the past decade or two about owls - how owls communicate— in much more complicated ways than we ever imagined, how they court, mate, raise their young, whether they act from instinct alone or from intelligence and learning, how they relate to one another—and to us.

www.jenniferackermanauthor.com/what-an-owl-knows

What We Will Be Watching

Only Murders in the Building - New Season August 8th on Hulu

Season 3 Cameos include Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep and Ashley Park -E30m | TV-MA

www.imdb.com/title/tt12851524/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Public Art -Cow Parade

CowParade

One of our all time favorite public art projects. Welcome to the world of CowParade. Over 100 events have been staged since CowParade Chicago 1999 and CowParade New York City 2000 and 2021 - Paris, London, Tokyo, Denver,Mexico City, São Paulo and other cities large and small have hosted the Cows, with over 5,000 participating artists. This year they are in Boston to benefit The Jimmy Fund. The website has shop where you can purchase Mini Moos - You can follow the herd on Instagram too.

www.cowparade.com

From our Readers

Morning Summit

Dense Crafted Hearty Cereal with almonds, dried fruit, fiber & protein

www.morningsummitfoods.com/products/morning-summit

The Good Bean Crunchy Chickpeas - Sea Salt

The Good Bean Sea Salt Crunchy Chickpeas are gently roasted chickpeas sprinkled with sea salt - 6 grams of plant protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving - Use instead of croutons or eat right out of the bag.

thegoodbean.com/products/sea-salt-6oz-6pk