Discussion Topic: Week 7 Discussion: 72-Hour Go-BagWeek 7 Discussion: 72-Hour G

Discussion Topic: Week 7 Discussion: 72-Hour Go-BagWeek 7 Discussion: 72-Hour Go-Bag

This week you will put together your 72–hour disaster home “go-bag” and evaluate your preparedness.

Here are the steps for your initial post:

1. Use the lists available at the Ready.gov websiteLinks to an externalsite., FEMALinks to an external site., or the Red Cross websiteLinks to an external site. to gather items for your 72–hour home go-bag. Add additional items that you think will be useful and essential for your family. (You are not required to purchase items, but you may if you choose.)

2. Post a picture of all of the items you have gathered for your go-bag. Make sure your name is included somewhere in the picture (you can write your name on a piece of paper and include that in the picture, or add your student ID badge). For the sake of personal and family privacy, keep personal/private items out of the photograph; you may list them (e.g., prescription medications).

You must take and submit a picture of your own items! You may not post a picture from the internet or any other source.

Examples of common go-bag items include:

• Water: one gallon per person per day (3-day supply)
• Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply)
• Change of clothing (3-day supply)
• Sanitation and personal hygiene items
• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (if not applicable, place a visible note card stating – NO Medications)
• Cell phone with chargers
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Extra batteries
• Multi-purpose tool
• Extra Cash
• Folder labeled “Copies of personal documents” (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Emergency blanket
• Map(s) of the area
• Additional Items for pets:
  • Water
  • Food
  • Rabies certificate
  • Extra collar/leash
• Additional items for infants:
  • Water
  • Formula/food
  • Diapers
  • Wet wipes

Along with your photo, include the following information:

• A discussion of the items in your home go-bag – what is present and what is missing.
• A brief explanation of the demographic considerations and potential disaster hazards in your area and why you included certain items.
• Your family, pets, and living situation considerations and why you included certain items.
• Are you prepared to help others in your community in the event of a disaster?

Support your answers with evidence from scholarly sources.