There are a few must have things in your emergency backpack, in this blog post you will find a list of items that will make you feel prepared in case of an emergency. There will also be a few recommendations for locations to keep emergency backpack(s).

As this piece is being written, some major seismic activity is happening in Puerto Rico and there are some major wildfires happening in Australia. These fires have claimed 25 human lives, about 500 thousand animal lives, and more than 2,000 homes have been destroyed. Authorities are concerned this will turn into a ‘mega blaze’. 

Meteorologists in Puerto Rico are urging the public to be prepared and equip their emergency backpack with essential items.

With that being said, feel free to customize this list and add whatever you deem necessary.

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