A “go-bag” is a bag you pack and hope you will never need. You use it when you need to
evacuate your home. Below are some tips for 23 a go-bag.
1. Buy a bag 24 is large enough to carry all the items you need, but still small enough for
you to carry easily.
2. Take a look at the list of the items you need to put in your go-bag, and decided 25 you
have to buy. For example, if you only have one pocket knife, you should buy another one
just for your go-bag.
3. 26 your bag with the heaviest items first. The heaviest items should be put at the
bottom of your bag to make it easier to carry.
4. 27 your clothes from getting wet, you have to put them in sealed plastic bags in case
there is a flood.
5. After packing your go-bag, store it in a safe place 28 you can get it quickly.