Preparedness for Seniors: What goes in your "Go Bag"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2018
- A "Go Bag" is a special type of emergency kit that gives you peace of mind that you and your loved ones will have the essentials you need if you are forced to leave your home quickly in an emergency or disaster situation. Stephanie Poling from the Ohio Department of Health talks about what should be in your Go Bag.
I am a 72 year old woman.
I turned an old backpack into a bug out bag.
I turned an old rolling suitcase into a survival bag.
I have a separate go bag with food and water.
I keep 2 weeks of emergency food and water, etc. in my pantry.
I am prepped!
Most of my neighbors don't know what prepping or a go bag are.
Where are your children? What did you do to push them away? They would be helping you right now..
@@andoriannationalist3738 That's a very cruel comment. She may not have family still living, or may have no children, or may be coping with disability and anxiety. 🤔🌱
Dear 2 weeks isn't enough. Katrina victims didn't have back up for a month. I suggest strongly that you stock up at least 1 years of food and 3 months of that needs to be ready to eat. As in no cooking whatsoever. You may not be able to eat MRES if you have to use heating element.
It's simply not practical or possible for some people to stock up 1 year's worth of food ! Also you may have to vacate the area in an emergency anyway, and not be able to return to your home.
So if she is stocking 2 weeks worth of supplies, i think that's perfectly reasonable. 🌱
I would add baby wipes and a couple of contractor bags
Such an awesome video! This is good starter info for a 24-72 hour bug-out bag & all of this stuff is easily accessible. My dad is 82, absolutely can handle himself & is very resourceful, but with how crazy the world seems these days, it would be good for him to have something like this in case things go south. Thank you for making this video & thank you for the information!
Do not tell anyone about your stash, because when they want it they will steal your stuff and then they have all your personal information.
You might want to consider adding a hand held c.b. radio or Family Radio service radios, as no license is required for those.
Both will require batteries. Communication is key in a serious situation. Thanks .
Several years ago when I lived in Houston Texas there was a hurricane coming with predicted 20 to 25 feet tidal wave. Needless to say me and my dollar store bug out bag were out of there.
Also it’s important to have family, Doctors, Drug store phone number written on paper! Because if your phone dies and you don’t have any of those numbers memorized, using someone else’s phone won’t help. Also at the Dollar stores have assorted Reading glasses for $ 1.00 great to throw in to your bag in case you can’t afford or don’t have a 2nd pair.
If the phone works to call, it will likely be able to help you find the number, even if it's not saved in your phone.
In a true grid down situation 12-18 months is not out of the question. Plan for an extended period of time..long after your bag is depleted. Communication will be sparse at best, if at all. A few days supply is very helpful, yet your long term survival depends on looking well beyond the first few days. One Key? Know where you'll get WATER.
I also need my go to sleep bag.
Go bag? At my age? I'll be in my comfy chair with a bong and a bottle of bourbon on the end table. AK on my lap, dollar store reading glasses in my pocket.
I really like your comment. Go, survive, keep the AK by your side. Love your tenacity. I hope, truly, that you make it through!
SAME! WTH are we going to "go?"
Paul, Great comment!! AK's are very reliable.
Good video
Weigh your go bag to see if you can carry it for extended periods of time, you might be walking to unass the AO, ie; get away from what you dont want to be in the path of. LOL
I purchased 2 of the same kind of backpack for my go bag
I filled one with what i will need to go bye-bye then i weighed it
I took my other pack and put 27.5 lbs of sand in it
3 times a week i put my sand pack on and go on a walk
Second idea - quarterly empty your go bag out on the table and inspect the contents make sure everything works and is in good condition
Its would suck to be in the dark trying to take some medication and spilling half the contents of meds because your flash light batteries are dead then finding out you had no water because your bottle water had gotten a hole in it from vibration of being in your car trunk and leaked out
Fire department crews inspect their equipment at the start of every shift
Or use a luggage trolley on wheels, i will 🌱🧡
I have a smaller rolling duffel bag. Even a small purse gets way too heavy if you’re carrying it for a while.
The hard warmers I tried were not worth 2 cents; so I suggest you test it before you load up. Also your meds and if you are having trouble with contenience prepare for that too.
Need to have some tylenol or similar
and a few imodium in your IFAK
along with the necessary items.
No need for a mini hospital though.
Drug stores (pharmacy shops here in UK) sell glasses in different strengths for very cheap prices. Maybe in the US too? Good for spares
There is alot of items that I would change because some of the things are do not have a long shelf life, also a few,and a few items that I would change because, they are worthless
This is such a great idea. I have a go bag.😉
Doctors Information . phone numbers written on paper. Charger for your phone.Cold / wet weather cloths ..WHO IS THIS PERSON GIVING THIS INFORMATION ..Rule of three.3 seconds without blood..3 minutes without air.3 hours without shelter ETC
Also on paper ALLERGIES! and DRUGS THAT YOU CANT HAVE. is just or more important IF YOU CANT SPEAK! if you need treated for shock or coma from blood sugar or need meds for something. Seizures ect. ( also all drugs with amounts should be written down with their genetic other name) drugs are normally given different names DEPENDING ON THE MANAFACHTUER. not the type of drug. Ask your pharmaceutical company for a list of all names your drugs go under. Even if your insurance doesnt cover it.
GET A PAPER LIST. and what its for.
Get a pill cutter . Their at any drug store cost is a couple dollars. You may need it.
*diapers
*bingo chips
*golden girls dvd collection
*spare dentures
Maybe add a few old Harlequin Romances...😉
Number 1,you need to get into condition. Don't mean to be mysigonalist, but conditioning is most important, then all the other things. Good luck!
Why do use a Swiss Flag for a medical pouch?
water pouuches are light
Much of this has limited shelf life. Even the hand warmers only last a few years.
I rotate food and clothes items out 3-4 times a yr. Update a few meds and I'm good.
Can you get a Zimmer frame in there ? Asking for a friend
These Ramen type noodles should be replaced with beef jerky. Volume/weight ration to nutritional value. The jerky takes less space and provides much more nutrition.
wife, dog
meds, CPAP, couple days of clothes, wallet.
That would do it, but I'd still want some of the other stuff below
more clothes, shoes, winter gear, summer gear
generators, batteries, electronics,
8 months worth of food. bicycles, hand and power tools, emergency household supplies, emergency medical supplies, dog food, cleaning supplies, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, tarps, chain, rope, tape, detergents, shampoos, soaps, zip ties, tarps, lumber, hardware
canning, dehydrating and fermenting equipment
12 firearms, 10k rounds of ammo, safe, associated tools and supplies
books and manuals
reloading equipment and supplies
passport, ID, insurance, banking, credit, cash
musical instruments, jewelry,
Hell, I need a 53 foot shipping container and a week with three friends to load it.
Screw it, I'm staying. What's the worst that can happen. My heirs have copies of the documents.
Hopefully seniors won't be carrying all of this in a bugout bag. 😁
Where do your Depends go?
If you need em, likely as not you've made a provision for having a supply on hand wherever you go
You'd better start figuring that out now. Most everyone gets a turn being the old guy/lady, and your time is coming. Good day, sir!
@@Mhel2023 My time is here.
@@maxpinson5002 Hey its nature, just find a bush.
Over Your Head!!
Go bag? Don’t you need somewhere to go?
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Well I suppose you could just sit at home and die or go anywhere but here and live. I mean those are your only two options in some circumstances.
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Your over explanation of why you have these items is patronizing. We know why you have matches FFS.
Just turn the car on in the garage. Who you kidding, your burdens , you know it
*you're
Ah, the irony 🤣
@@Mhel2023 don't worry about me . My retirement investment definitely doesn't include a public pension system and mafia of free porn pedophiles playing daddy. If it did , I would definitely kill myself
@@Mhel2023 I'd also starve to death before eating humans. I'm classy like that