What is this “grab & go bag” I keep referring to, anyway? The “grab & go bag” (or the “oh crap bag”, as in “oh crap, we gotta run!” *chuckle*) is a necessity according to most self-reliance and emergency preparedness experts. You may also hear it referred to as a 72-hour kit, based on the estimate that it will take approximately 72 hours for repair crews and such to get to you in situations like disasters. Basically, during that first three days, if you’re prepared, it doesn’t matter that you’re alone. You’ll be ready, because you’ll have 3 days’ worth of water, nutritious, non-perishable foods, at least one change of clothes, a flashlight, hand-crank or battery-powered radio and other essential supplies. This is the perfect place, of course, to store the electronic copies of your important documents and some cash as well. Don’t forget, your corporate credit card will do you no good in times of survival. Cash or an item that can be bartered…that’s what will get you through.
