In the event of an emergency you may need to leave the country quickly. Pack a bag with the following items so that, if you need to leave within an hour’s notice, you’ll be ready.
Documents
- Medical/dental records, immunization cards
- School records, report cards, test scores, and current samples of work
- Current power of attorney
- Birth certificates, naturalization certificates, marriage certificates
- Passports
- Driver’s license, auto insurance policies, auto registration, and title
- Personal checks, check registers, latest bank statement
- Bills/ address book
- Financial records
- List of doctors, dentists, lawyers
- Household effects inventory
- Household goods insurance policy
- Family photos
- Contracts
Supplies
- Medications (prescription and over-the-counter)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Moist towelettes
- Local map
- Pen and paper
- U.S. currency
- Local currency (ATMs are likely to be down.)
- Personal items and change of clothes
- ATM card and credit cards
- Cards or portable games
- Rain gear
- First Aid kit
- Flashlight
- Signaling whistle
