Every household should consider assembling a Go Bag-a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation.
In the event of a disaster and you must leave the safety of your home. Every household should consider assembling a Go Bag – a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation. Each household member’s Go Bag should be packed in a sturdy, easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or suitcase on wheels. A Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year.
Copies of your important documents in a waterproof and portable container (insurance cards, birth certificates, deeds, photo IDs, etc.)
Extra set of car and house keys
Credit and ATM cards and cash, especially in small denominations. We recommend you keep at least $50-$100 on hand.
Bottled water and non-perishable food such as energy or granola bars
Flashlight, battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries. You can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries at retail stores.
Medication for at least one week and other essential personal items. Be sure to change medications before they expire. Keep a list of the medications each member of your household takes and their dosages, or copies of all your prescription slips.
First-aid kit
Sturdy, comfortable shoes, lightweight raingear and a mylar (silver foil) blanket
Contact and meeting place information for your household, and a small regional map, Phone numbers of relatives, friends etc.
Child care supplies or other special care items
Please pass this information on to at least 5 friends and members of your family. Also have them sign up on Nixle.com
Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020
Curtis Hawk
Emergency Management
[email protected]
309-888-5020