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Everything You Need in Your Go Bag

September 08, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month, which means there’s no better time to pack an emergency preparedness kit for yourself and your family. 

We hope it never happens. But when torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the horizon, your only thought is to get your family to safety. That’s why being prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice is critical. It’s something the Un-carrier knows well. 

T-Mobile’s network and engineering teams work around the clock to be ready to help customers, first responders, and communities during hurricane and fire season because we know how important it is to stay connected to the latest news alerts and loved ones. That’s why it’s just as important to take a few minutes now to put together a “Go Bag”. It will save precious time when disaster strikes. 

A “Go Bag” is a disaster kit that ensures that you and your family have everything you may need in an emergency. The American Red Cross has curated a list of essential items to pack. Each “Go Bag” should include an emergency radio, water container, a personal hygiene kit, and first aid kit. Don’t forget to also pack any medications your family needs. Some of the other items to include are: 

Watch this easy to follow video tutorial on what to pack in your "Go" bag.

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There are many options for customers and the community to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts: