06/02/2026
If you had to leave your house in 15 minutes, what would you grab? After Helene, a lot of folks told us they wished they'd had one bag, ready by the door, instead of scrambling.
Here's a solid starting point for every adult in your household:
• 3 days of water (1 gallon per person, per day)
• Non-perishable food + a manual can opener
• Flashlight, batteries, phone charger / power bank
• First-aid kit and any prescription meds (7-day supply)
• Copies of IDs, insurance cards, important documents in a waterproof bag
• Cash in small bills — card readers don't work without power
• A change of clothes, sturdy shoes, and a warm layer
Bonus for our mountain neighbors: add a paper map. When cell towers go down, GPS goes with them.
What's the one thing you'd add to your bag? Drop it in the comments. 👇
