1.

Change of clothes (including socks and underwear)

You never know when you’ll be stuck somewhere overnight. In addition, caregivers often
wind up in the situation of having their clothes soiled unexpectedly. The clothes in your
emergency bag don’t have to be fancy. Yoga pants and a t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on
the season, are fine. If you’re a mom of young children, include outfits for your kids plus
diapers if
2. Healthy, non-perishable snack

A protein bar, trail mix, peanuts, or a granola bar are perfect to keep you going when you
don’t have time to stop and eat. Read this article for more , whether you’re on-the-go or at
home.
3. Water

Always carry a bottle of water in your emergency bag. Whether you’re using it hydrate, wash
a sticky toddler, or use as coolant for your car, you don’t know when or where you’ll need it
– but odds are you’ll need it.
4. First Aid Kit

A good first aid kit should include Band-aids, Neosporin, ace bandage and clips, vinyl gloves,
alcohol swabs, and a thermometer as the bare necessities. It’s easier to buy a self-contained
kit than to try  to put one together yourself.

 
5. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and antihistamine

Whether it’s to stave off that impending headache or give to someone who’s sprained an
ankle, these drugs are must-haves for every emergency bag. While Ibuprofen and
acetaminophen, both work as painkillers, not every drug is suitable for every occasion, so
carry both. An antihistamine alleviates symptoms from seasonal allergies, bug bites and
allergic reactions.
6. Flashlight and extra batteries

In a pinch, you can use your phone as a flashlight, but you’ll drain your battery quickly. An
LED flashlight is small, lightweight and incredibly useful. Pack one in your emergency bag
and you won’t be sorry.
7. Portable cell phone battery and wall plug/USB cell phone charger

Chances are you already have a car charger for your phone in your car. But if you’re stuck
somewhere like the hospital, for hours, a wall charger comes in handy. If you’re on the go, a
portable cell phone battery, which attaches to your phone via a USB charger, is
indispensable.
8. Cash

Whether it’s 5 or 50, stow whatever you can afford in your emergency bag. This could be
used for vending machines or an emergency where the power goes out and you need to make
a purchase using cash.
10. Preparing an Emergency Bag for a Real Emergency
The “bare bones” emergency bag items listed above will help you with an overnight
emergency. But with a few modifications, you can create an emergency bag for a natural
disaster or other event that may require evacuation. To create a true “bug out bag” emergency
kit, add:

– 1 gallon of water per day you expect to be away

– Water purification tablets
– MREs or other non-perishable, easy-to-eat food items (ideally, 1600+ calories per day)
– Chocolate bars (if the world is going to end, you don’t want to be without chocolate, do
you?)
– A waterproof box containing copies of  your birth certificate, marriage certificate,
children’s birth certificates and any other important paperwork you wouldn’t want to be
without or lose in a disaster.

With these emergency bag essentials, you’ll be set for anything that comes your way.