5-Minute Message: Choosing The Right Go Kit
Packing an emergency Go Kit with basic preparedness supplies is good advice. But while lists of contents are easy to find, details about the kit itself are often overlooked. To be practical and usable in an emergency, a Go Kit should be the right size, weight, and design for the person who will use it. Some of the best Go Kits are lightweight and flexible. For example: a backpack with roller wheels can be pulled or worn, and a tote bag with long handles can be carried, worn like a backpack, or tied to a wheelchair. For people with limited strength, mobility or ability, emergency supplies can be divided into several smaller kits or stashed in the pockets of a safari-type vest or jacket. Everyone should have at least a small kit, with some critical preparedness or comfort items.
