Your Go-Bag Checklist: What to Pack for an Evacuation

Prepare Now—Because When It’s Time to Go, You Won’t Have Time to Think

Wildfires. Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Chemical spills. When disaster strikes, evacuation orders can come with little to no warning. In those moments, panic is your worst enemy—and preparation is your greatest ally.

Having a well-stocked go-bag (also called a bug-out bag or emergency kit) can mean the difference between chaos and control. It ensures you have the essentials to stay safe, healthy, and connected for at least 72 hours.

At MyStash, we believe in helping you protect your life—and your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve created the ultimate go-bag checklist and give you a way to securely store copies of your most important documents digitally, so you can access them even if your home is gone.

The Essential Go-Bag Checklist

Pack your go-bag in a sturdy backpack or duffel bag and store it somewhere easily accessible—near the front door, in your car, or in a garage cabinet. One bag per person is ideal.

🧾 Personal Documents

Copies of ID (driver’s license, passport)
Insurance documents (home, health, auto)
Bank and credit card info
Property deed or lease agreement
Emergency contact list

💡 Use MyStash to digitize and encrypt these so they’re always at your fingertips.

🩹 First Aid & Health Supplies

Basic first aid kit
Prescription medications (7-day supply)
Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
Face masks and hand sanitizer

🛠️ Survival Tools & Supplies

Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
Phone charger + portable power bank
Emergency whistle
Duct tape, zip ties

🥫 Food & Water

Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)
Non-perishable snacks (energy bars, dried fruit, canned goods)
Manual can opener
Electrolyte tablets or powder

🧥 Clothing & Comfort

Extra clothes and underwear
Warm jacket and hat
Sturdy shoes
Blanket or emergency sleeping bag

🧸 Kids, Pets & Extras

Diapers, formula, toys
Pet food, leash, copies of vaccination records
Cash in small bills
Notepad and pen

MyStash: Your Digital Backup to the Go-Bag

If disaster takes your home, it may also take the records and receipts you need to file an insurance claim, prove ownership, or start over. MyStash protects what paper can’t:

Scan and store your IDs, policies, and emergency contacts
Digitally inventory your belongings with photos and values
Access from any device, anytime—even if you’re evacuated
Share securely with insurers and loved ones

Evacuations Are Increasing. So Should Your Readiness.

You may only have 10 minutes to leave. Will you be ready?

👉 Start Your Free MyStash Account

Pair your go-bag with a digital backup of everything that matters.