Frequently Overlooked Items

So you have stocked up on food and water. You have created a plan for your family, whether it's staying in your home or leaving. You have put together bug out bags for yourself and family. So you're done right? Wrong There are several important things that you shouldn't forget to do. In an event of a "bug out" scenario, leaving quickly is usually necessary. Having everything you need in one spot makes it easier. Things like Wills, Deeds, Insurance paperwork, I.D's, Birth Certificates etc. are very important documents that you should always have. I think it is a good idea to have copies of the originals and/or scans stored on a USB drive. I prefer the USB drive because it is compact and easy to store. You can also scan or store sentimental items like photos, children's artwork etc. Most items can be scanned and easily transported. Family heirlooms can be bulky and heavy which makes them very hard to transport. You must decide what can and what can't be replaced, as well as what you can and can't live without. Personally we keep all our important documents in a fireproof safe and scans of them on a USB drive. We also like to keep cash in case ATMs aren't working.