18 NORTH BAY WOMAN S P R I N G | S U M M E R 2 0 2 1
By Laura Castelli
L
iving in the North Bay we are
well aware of the real pos-
sibility of a natural disaster.
Being prepared is just one
less thing on your to-do list.
Whether it's a flood, fire, earthquake,
food shortage or a pandemic, having
your "go bag" at the ready is always a
good idea.
Keeping emergency items in a
backpack near your door is the easiest
way to transport items and should
sustain your family and yourself for a
couple of days.
Long term prepping is also neces-
sary and should contain all supplies
needed to hold you over for several
months during a disaster. This will pro-
vide you peace of mind and put you
in the best possible position to survive
well. Of course if you really want to
explore the different levels of being a
"prepper" just Google the word. You
will learn how to bury your extra sup-
plies in your yard, the safest place to
take refuge and how to survive almost
anything thrown your way.
Here is a list of suggested "go bag"
items to include in your pack and a list
of long term prep items that you can
slowly add to over the years. You will
want to go through your food, pre-
scriptions, important documents and
water annually (every January is easy
to remember) to update, replace and
add as needed.
CREATE A 'GO BAG'
These are item ideas for a "go bag."
n Canned foods with an
opener, dehydrated
Prepping for the Unknown
Create a 'go bag' and think about long term preparations to protect your family
