Every year seems to bring new disasters to different regions of the United States. Hurricanes in the Southwest. Ice storms in Texas. Floods in the Northeast. Wildfires in Hawaii. Whereas once people ...

When it comes to disaster preparedness, many people put off the task of creating a go-bag — often because it feels overwhelming or unnecessary. But according to the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency ...

Trick: Pick a Spacious, Functional Weekender Bag. Any type of packing should always start with luggage. Weekender bags come ...

After visiting more than 70 countries and learning to live out of a carry-on for weeks at a time, I’ve made every packing ...

Contents of a mini go-bag Philadelphia city staff gave out at a preparedness event in Eastwick earlier this month. Items include a pill box, a first aid kit, an emergency tool that can break a car ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone ...

First, identify the documents you want to take with you. Second, decide how often you need to download the items in order to keep your go bag up to date. Some, like performance reviews and tax ...

Oregon is officially in fire season. Go bags are meant to provide an individual's basic needs for 72 hours during evacuations. Fire season is in full swing. On July 1, the Oregon Department of ...