With extreme weather events escalating in frequency and severity in recent years, experts urge families to plan ahead for natural disasters with ‘go bags’. Ready.gov, a FEMA website, recommends putting together a “collection of basic items” to last for several days, including food, water, a change of clothes, cash and a flashlight. Also rehearse scenarios like taking shelter during a hurricane or escaping a flood or fire. Being ready to face a natural disaster may be the difference between life and death when it unexpectedly hits accoeding to officials.