Ang go-bag mo ay buhay mo. Build your 72-hour evacuation kit now — complete checklist with exact quantities, document list, and storage tips for every Filipino household.
Sundin ang listahang ito para maging handa sa anumang sakuna. Check off each item as you pack it into your go-bag.
Minimum 3-day supply per person. Recommended by NDRRMC and Philippine Red Cross.
Place originals (or certified true copies) AND photocopies in a sealed, waterproof zip-lock bag or dry bag. These documents are critical for accessing government aid, insurance claims, and proving identity after a disaster.
Choose the kit that fits your budget and household size. Any go-bag is better than none — start with basics and upgrade over time.
₱500 – ₱1,500
₱2,000 – ₱5,000
₱5,000+
The best go-bag is the one you can grab in under 60 seconds. Location matters as much as what's inside it.
Store it beside your front door or main ground-floor exit — somewhere every family member knows, so anyone can grab it in seconds.
In flood-prone areas, hang it on a hook or place on a shelf — not on the floor. Floodwater can reach your bag before you do.
Keep a smaller emergency kit in your vehicle's trunk — you may be evacuating from work or school, not home.
Never store your go-bag inside a locked cabinet or behind heavy furniture. Panicked grabbing under pressure should be effortless.
Walk every household member — including children — to the bag's location. Practice a 60-second grab drill at least once a year.
Set a calendar reminder for June (before typhoon season) and December. Check expiry dates, restock used items, and recharge power banks.
Quick answers about evacuation kits and go-bags in the Philippines.
A go-bag (also called an evacuation kit or 72-hour kit) is a pre-packed bag containing everything a family needs to survive for at least 72 hours after a disaster such as a typhoon, flood, or earthquake. The NDRRMC and Philippine Red Cross recommend every Filipino household maintain a ready go-bag at all times, especially during the June–November typhoon season. It should include water (1 liter per person per day), non-perishable food for 3 days, a first-aid kit, important documents in a waterproof bag, a flashlight, a battery-powered radio, prescription medicines, cash in small bills, and a change of clothes.
Store at least 1 liter of water per person per day. For the NDRRMC-recommended 3-day minimum supply, that means 3 liters per person. A family of 4 needs at least 12 liters of water in or near their go-bag. Use sealed commercial water bottles or clean food-grade containers with tight lids. Replace stored water every 6 months to keep it safe. If you have a water filter or purification tablets in your kit, you can supplement with collected rainwater in a pinch.
Place these in a sealed waterproof zip-lock bag or dry bag inside your go-bag:
Keep photocopies in the bag and originals in a separate secure location (like a bank safe deposit box).
Review and restock your evacuation kit at least twice a year — ideally in May or June (before typhoon season begins) and again in December. During each review: check expiry dates on all food, water, and medicines; replace used or expired items; update documents if there have been family changes; test your flashlight and radio (replace batteries); and fully recharge your power bank. If you used anything from your kit, replace it immediately — don't wait for the next scheduled review.
A go-bag should weigh no more than 20% of your body weight so you can carry it quickly during an evacuation. For most adults, this means keeping it under 10–15 kilograms. Use lightweight versions of each item — compact sleeping bags, emergency foil blankets instead of heavy quilts, energy bars and vacuum-sealed pouches rather than all canned goods. Children's bags should be lighter — give them only what they can comfortably carry. If your family's full supplies are too heavy for one bag, split them across two smaller bags.
Store your go-bag in an easy-to-grab location near your main exit — beside the front door, in a ground-floor closet, or on a hook near the stairs. Avoid locking it in a cabinet or storing it on high shelves that require a ladder to reach. In flood-prone areas, elevate the bag off the floor (hang it on a wall hook or place on a shelf) so rising water won't soak it before you grab it. Make sure every family member knows the exact location — even children. Consider keeping a smaller backup kit in your car as well.
You have your go-bag packed. The next step: know your nearest evacuation center, save the emergency hotlines, and build your family communication plan — all before the next typhoon arrives.
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