Hurricanes are the top evacuation event, in part because they give several days notice and impact such wide geographies. Floods and wildfires can also prompt evacuations, but with much less notice – sometimes only hours or minutes. But even if you don’t live in any of these disaster zones, random events like home fires, chemical spills and civil unrest can might force you to quickly take refuge away from your home. Having a Go Bag can not only equip you for such events, but also leave you more willing to make the difficult but necessary decision to evacuate in the face of peril.