Preparing an emergency go bag can be overwhelming.
It can be hard to know exactly what to pack. Buying food and supplies or opting for a premade survival kit can be expensive. And the task of gathering dozens of random items can feel like a big to-do.
It’s no wonder that only about half of Americans say they’ve assembled or updated their stash of emergency supplies, according to a 2023 survey conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds were less likely to be prepared…