[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-to-pack-an-emergency-go-bag#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [CommunityCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community)[Story](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/story) # How to Pack an Emergency Go Bag October 21, 2021 2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn 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](https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html) 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: - Flashlight and Batteries - Multi-Tools - Emergency Food bars - Dust protection facemasks - Duct tape - Rain ponchos - Ball point pens - Exam gloves - Hand sanitizer - [Portable power banks to charge devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/accessory/mophie-universal-battery-powerstation-20k?sku=840056127593) - [Device charging cables](https://www.t-mobile.com/accessory/native-union-universal-cable-10ft?sku=SUPM53933) How to Pack an Emergency Go Bag ## More Information There are many options for customers and the community to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts: - Check the [T-Mobile](https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news). - Follow us on Twitter at [@TMobile](https://twitter.com/TMobile). - Follow T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray on [Twitter.](https://twitter.com/NevilleRay) - Call 611 from your T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile handset. - Get the latest storm forecasts online from NOAA’s [National Weather Service](https://www.weather.gov/) and the [National Hurricane Center.](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/) - Check out the [American Red Cross Emergency Store](https://www.redcross.org/store?scode=PSG00000E017&gclid=CjwKCAjwr56IBhAvEiwA1fuqGmgxtxyxOOuYFgdQ5SPuYi-BdbSJfxCQvSw5XB3sln07NcYL3U9USBoCg6YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) - Read more about how T-Mobile prepares for and responds to disaster events at the [T-Mobile website.](https://www.t-mobile.com/content/t-mobile/corporate/responsibility/community/emergency.html) Tags[Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/emergency-response) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __As Tropical Storm Arthur Approaches the Gulf Coast, T-Mobile is Ready__ \ June 17, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/tropical-storm-arthur-gulf-coast-t-mobile-is-ready) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __Severe Weather is Here: How T-Mobile Is Helping People Stay Connected__ \ June 11, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/severe-weather-is-here-how-t-mobile-is-helping-people-stay-connected) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile Introduces Dynamic CX, AI-Powered Technology Designed to Help Keep Customers Connected During Summer’s Biggest Live Events__ \ June 04, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-introduces-dynamic-cx-ai-powered-technology-designed-to-help-keep-customers-connected-during-summers-biggest-live-events) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T-Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america)