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Tofino Emergency Information: Emergency Grab & Go Bags
Emergency Grab & Go Bags
Emergency Grab Bags are bags that you can grab and go. Keep them by your bed or by a door so they are ready when you are to make a quick exit. There are adult bags and supplementary Seniors, Disabled, Infant and Pet Bags. If you feel that there are additional items that are important, pack them and send us an email so we can add them to the lists below.
Adult Grab & Go Bag 
Have a Grab & Go Bag for each person in the house.
Keep it by your bed or near a door. If you need to evacuate, grab your bag and
go.
- Flashlight, batteries, and light sticks
- Portable radio and batteries
- Keys (house and car)
- Money (coins and bills)
- Glasses, contacts lenses and solutions
- Medications (at least one-week supply)
- Comfortable shoes, two pairs of socks
- Comfortable clothing (sweats, extra underwear)
- Jacket or sweatshirt [Make it a warm one and rainproof. A hat also does wonders in keeping you warm while not taking up a lot of room in your bag.]
- Whistle (call for help if trapped)
- Pocket knife
- Paper and pencil
- Emergency phone list, out-of-state contact numbers
- Lists of people to notify if you are injured
- Copies of important documents: insurance, identification, social security,etc.
- Small first aid kit
- Toilet articles: comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, washcloth, face towel, shampoo, lotion, razor, lip balm, emery board, nail clipper, sanitary products, tissue, sunscreen, etc.
- Toilet paper
- Zip-lock bags, plastic grocery bags
- Good book, playing cards, crossword puzzles
- Work gloves, several pairs of latex gloves
- Blanket
- Dust mask
- Crow bar (may need to remove debris)
- Drinking water – store in a separate place (minimum one gallon per person)
- Food Snacks (granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter)
No matter what you're wearing - these bags have got you covered for an emergency.
Just grab your bag and head for a safe place.
Print
version: Tofino Emergency Adult Grab Bag list.
We suggest that you print the list and check off each item as you pack it or
highlight each item and then it will be easy to see at a glance what items are
not highlighted and still need to be added.
Seniors/Disabled Persons Grab & Go Bag 
These items are in addition to the Adult Grab & Go Bag. Have a Grab & Go Bag for each person in the house. Keep it by your bed or near a door. If you need to evacuate, grab your bag and go.
- Food for special diet needs
- Batteries for hearing aids, wheelchair, etc.
- List of style and serial # of medical devices
- Special supplies: oxygen, catheters, etc.
- Prescriptions for eyeglasses (not older than one year)
- Personal sanitary items (Depends, disposable bags, ties, wipes)
For guide dogs see Pet Grab & Go Bag.
Print
version: Tofino Emergency Seniors/Disabled Grab Bag list.
We suggest that you print the list and check off each item as you pack it or
highlight each item and then it will be easy to see at a glance what items are
not highlighted and still need to be added.
Infant and Toddler Grab & Go Bag
These items are in addition to the Adult Grab ‘n Go Bag.
- Formula, disposable bottles, nipples
- Diapers and wipes
- Instant baby cereal
- Bowl and spoon
- Sunscreen
- At least two changes of clothes
- Light jacket
- Thermometer
- Medicine dropper
- Pedialite, electrolyte replacement solution
- Tylenol, Triaminic and other medications
- Firm soled slippers or shoes
- Toys, books, stuffed animals
- Authorization to Consent to Treatment of Minor Form
Print
version: Tofino Emergency Infant or Toddler Grab & Go Bag list.
We suggest that you print the list and check off each item as you pack it or
highlight each item and then it will be easy to see at a glance what items are
not highlighted and still need to be added.
Pet Grab & Go Bag
Keep your Pet Grab ‘n Go Bag in an easily accessible location near your own emergency supplies.
- Food, water – 3-day supply for each pet
- Bowls - non-spillable
- Collar and leash -for dogs and cats
- Muzzle
- Poop scooper, bags
- Treats, toy
- Blanket, towel, or newspaper for warmth
- ID tag should always be on pet
- Extra name tag
- License number
- Pet carrier or crate for each pet labelled with pet and owner’s information (keep near your bag).
- Name, address and phone number of veterinarian, animal control agency and shelters.
- People to contact to take care of the animal
- Vaccination and medical records. Keep inoculations current. In an emergency, pets may come in contact with diseased animals.
- Allergy or other special instructions
Pet First Aid Kit
- Scissors
- Gauze pads
- Wipes
- Instant cold pack
- Adhesive tape
- Tweezers
- Soap
- Antiseptic cream
- Eye drops
Print
version: Tofino Emergency Pet Grab & Go Bag list.
We suggest that you print the list and check off each item as you pack it or
highlight each item and then it will be easy to see at a glance what items are
not highlighted and still need to be added.
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