LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Have you been cleaning out closets, homeschooling, or figuring out what to do in the weeks ahead? With residents staying home and not traveling due to the coronavirus, the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities will be sending out weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire while inside.
This Week’s Tip: Create a Go-Bag
Some of you have been thinking about making your emergency Go-Bag for months, and now is the perfect time to do it. A Go-Bag is an evacuation bag that contains a three-day supply of items you would need to safely evacuate your home. These bags are prepared in advance, before an emergency, and are kept in an easily accessible place.
When creating your Go-Bag, first add the essentials:
Cash and extra credit cards
Medications and prescription glasses
Water and non-perishable food
Personal toiletries and clothing
Flashlight and batteries
First-Aid kit
Pet necessities
Next, add some additional items:
Hand sanitizer/wipes
Books and magazines
Trash bags
Rain poncho
Blankets
Laundry detergent
Rubber gloves
Other resources
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
Create a Personalized Go-Bag Gift
Un Kit De Suministros De Emergencia
Learn more about preparing for wildfire on their website, https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/.