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Be aware - Nobody like surprises !
If you are in a flood prone area which subject to occasional or seasonal flooding, be prudent and aware of weather conditions

You should probably have a "Go Bag" for each one of your family members - including the family pets (including food and water bowls).
You should have water for each member
Food and snacks for each member
At least one change of clothes, including socks and underwear
Have a paper hard map for egress routes, preferably avoiding any possible compromised routes over water ways and bridges.
A compass is always handy to have available
Anticipate any roadway problems, which includes prior examples of traffic jams, a limited number of refueling stations and service areas (bathroom stops).
Have a charged cellphone and re-charging cord adapter suitable for vehicles
Cash and/or credit cards - but remember that if power is not available or cut,.."cash is king" even during an outage
If staying with friends, call ahead to make sure that you are welcome, and that there is availability;
and let those friends know of your intended route.

1 posted on 03/03/2024 8:18:13 AM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt
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Don't forget to seasonally adjust your go bag contents
Especially clothing since the requirements from winter will vary in spring vs. summer wear.
And continue to rotate food, snacks and water during each season.

Anticipate traffic congestion as many others may think like you have, to vacate the area.
Always try to have enough fuel for travel; try to keep fuel at half tank full, since you don't know conditions ahead.

2 posted on 03/03/2024 8:24:18 AM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt
And the most important of all...Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Here's a 30 second PSA on YouTube (pretty catchy tune and lyrics). Click the pic.


3 posted on 03/03/2024 8:26:57 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: metmom; 4everontheRight; 4Liberty; 5thGenTexan; 45semi; 101stAirborneVet; 300winmag; ...

Prepper Ping - “Go Bags” and contents


4 posted on 03/03/2024 8:27:25 AM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Not saying don’t have a go bag, but “bugging out” makes you a homeless refugee and should only be a last restort - not the entire SHTF plan, like some.


6 posted on 03/03/2024 8:50:48 AM PST by AAABEST (That time Washington DC became a corrupted, existential threat to us all...)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

You should have water for each member
= = =

If nature does not provide enough.


8 posted on 03/03/2024 9:08:45 AM PST by Scrambler Bob
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Definitely need to count on NOT having internet access.

If you do, that’s great, but best to not depend on that alone.


10 posted on 03/03/2024 9:18:29 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Adult meds, kids, and Pets enhanced First Aid kit, Bleedstop, water purification tabs, or drinking straws, firestarter, and materials. Extra shoes, socks, change of clothes, Rain Ponchos, Hand Warmers, and glowlight sticks. Crank radio/charger.


11 posted on 03/03/2024 9:51:56 AM PST by GailA (Land Grabs, Poisoned Food, KILL the COWS, Bidenomics=BIDEN DEPRESSION.)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

One of the most important things to take is your last year’s tax returns. You’ll need it if you want to apply for FEMA disaster benefits.


12 posted on 03/03/2024 9:58:30 AM PST by aimhigh (1 John 3:23 "And THIS is His commandment . . . . ")
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Do you hide under the desk because global warming?

Why do you think it’s flooding or going to flood to such an extent?


13 posted on 03/03/2024 10:55:29 AM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Yes Mommy.


15 posted on 03/03/2024 11:53:44 AM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

The best defense is a good offence. Get out of California all together and it would cure a lot of worries all at one time. lol


16 posted on 03/03/2024 1:07:42 PM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt
Toilet facilities. AKA "Pee bottle". Yes, they have them that females can use too.

Wet wipes.

Ziplock bags. Gallon. For any number of things.

17 posted on 03/03/2024 1:27:12 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love being on the government watch list, along with all of you.)
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