🎒 Emergency Go Bag:加州人遇到地震、野火時,逃生包裡應該放什麼?實戰版清單 Emergency Go Bag: What Californians Should Pack for Earthquakes and Wildfires (A Practical Checklist)

🎒 Emergency Go Bag:加州人遇到地震、野火時,逃生包裡應該放什麼?(實戰版清單)

發布時間:2025 年 11 月 26 日

Fremont 今天早上連續兩震,其實就是一個很現實的提醒:

👉 地震來的時候,真的沒有時間慢慢收東西。

而且不是只有地震,加州每年都有:

  • 野火(Wildfire)
  • 停電(Power Outage)
  • 煙害(Smoke / Poor Air Quality)

所以,美國官方像 Ready.gov、Red Cross 早就建議:
每個家庭都應該有一個可以「拿了就走」的 Emergency Go Bag

這篇我會用最生活化的方式,幫你整理:

  • 逃生包要分幾種?放哪裡才拿得到?
  • 護照、證件、現金怎麼放,才不會亂掉?
  • 有慢性病、吃藥、戴眼鏡的人,要特別注意什麼?
  • 住 Condo、開車通勤的人,可以怎麼「多一層 backup」?

1️⃣ 我的版本「三層防災系統」

我自己會建議把 Emergency Go Bag 拆成三層:

  1. A 包:門口的「主逃生包」 → 出門就背著走的那一個
  2. B 包:床邊「迷你包」 → 半夜地震時,伸手就拿得到
  3. C 包:車上的「備用包」 → 人雖然出來了,但還有第二層安全網

這樣的好處是:

  • 如果你有時間 → 拿 A 包 + B 包 + C 包,戰力最強。
  • 如果你只有 10 秒鐘 → 至少 B 包在床邊就可以先抓。
  • 如果你什麼都忘了拿 → 車上的 C 包還是有最低限度的物資。

2️⃣ A 包:門口的「主逃生包」要放什麼?

主逃生包建議用一個好背的後背包(backpack),而不是行李箱,因為:

  • 地震後樓梯可能有瓦礫,拉行李不方便
  • 你可能需要騎腳踏車、走一段路

📁 (1) 證件與重要資料

這一區可以用防水文件夾(或 Ziploc)獨立裝好:

  • 護照(或影本)
  • 綠卡、工卡、駕照、State ID 影本
  • 醫療保險卡(保險卡影本)
  • 最重要的幾張卡片影本(信用卡、Debit Card)
  • 緊急聯絡人清單(紙本):家人電話、朋友電話、保險 Agent、醫生
  • 房屋、車險保單的關鍵資訊(保單號碼、客服電話)

Tip:可以在電腦與雲端(雲端硬碟)也存一份掃描檔,但逃生包裡一定要有「紙本+影本」,以防停電、沒網路。

💵 (2) 現金(Cash)

  • 小額美金紙鈔($1, $5, $10, $20 混合)
  • 少量硬幣(停電時有些販賣機、洗衣店只收 coins)

地震或大停電時,刷卡機可能不工作,ATM 也可能沒電,官方指南也都建議準備一些現金在防災包。

💊 (3) 個人藥品與醫療用品

  • 你每天在吃的慢性病藥(至少 3~7 天份)
  • 常用止痛藥、退燒藥、胃藥
  • 過敏藥(Antihistamine)
  • 簡易急救包(Band-Aid、消毒棉片、紗布、膠帶)
  • 備用眼鏡或舊眼鏡

Tip:可以每 6 個月 check 一次,順便丟掉過期藥。

📱 (4) 通訊與電力

  • 行動電源(Power Bank)
  • 手機充電線(至少 1 條,最好 2 條)
  • 小型手電筒(或頭燈,Headlamp)
  • 備用電池(AA / AAA)
  • Whistle(緊急哨子)

🥪 (5) 食物與水(至少 24 小時起跳)

  • 瓶裝水(數瓶小瓶裝,比大瓶好分)
  • 不需烹調、耐放的小點心:
    • 堅果
    • 能量棒(Energy Bar)
    • 罐頭(帶拉環)
    • 乾糧、餅乾
  • 如果家裡有小孩:多準備幾份他們吃得下的零食

🧥 (6) 簡單保暖與衣物

  • 輕薄外套或雨衣
  • 一套內衣褲、襪子(真地震後,能換乾淨的衣服很重要)
  • 薄毛帽或圍巾(冬天用)
  • 一次性暖暖包(可選)

📎 (7) 其他小東西(但很重要)

  • 口罩(尤其是野火季節,空氣品質差)
  • 小包衛生紙、濕紙巾
  • 酒精乾洗手
  • 簡單筆記本+原子筆
  • 多幾個 Ziploc 或小型垃圾袋

3️⃣ B 包:床邊的「迷你包」——半夜地震時的救命小包

這個包的概念是:地震來時,你可能光是走出房間就已經很辛苦

所以 B 包可以是:

  • 一個小腰包
  • 或小側背包

內容物可以精簡成:

  • 一支小手電筒或頭燈
  • 簡單拖鞋或鞋子(最好是包腳的,避免碎玻璃)
  • 一件薄外套
  • 一副備用眼鏡
  • 手機 + 行動電源(晚上睡覺時就放一起充電)
  • 至少一張信用卡或 Debit Card(可另外藏在裡面)

如果你是獨居,可以在 B 包裡放一張寫好「緊急聯絡人」的小卡片,真的暈倒或受傷時,別人也知道要聯絡誰。


4️⃣ C 包:車上的「備用逃生包」——你出門也有 Plan B

很多人白天大部分時間都不在家,所以車上的 C 包也很重要。

建議放:

  • 基本水與點心(不要會融化、爆掉的那種)
  • 簡易急救包
  • 毯子或 emergency blanket(銀色那種保暖毯)
  • 備用的舒適鞋(如果平常穿高跟鞋上班)
  • 薄外套
  • 一份「證件影本」的備份包(放在車裡不一定要放原件)

如果你像我一樣常常一個人開車上班,
車上的 C 包可以讓你:

  • 白天遇到地震時不用完全依賴公司物資
  • 如果高速公路塞住、不能回家,還是有食物與保暖用品

5️⃣ 住 Condo 的特別注意事項

像 Fremont 這種木構 + Condo 社區,其實在地震時相對安全,但還是有幾個特點:

  • 樓梯可能瞬間擠滿人 → 包不要太大、以好背為主
  • 電梯地震時會停 → 逃生包一定要「你自己扛得動」
  • 停車場在 B1 / B2 的話 → 車上 C 包是「第二波」才去拿,不是第一時間往下衝

可以在門口貼一張小紙條提醒自己:

  • 「先人後物:先保命。」
  • 「有時間再拿包,沒時間就空手走。」

逃生包的重要性是:在你已經成功逃出之後,讓你「比較不那麼辛苦」
而不是要你為了拿包,把自己困在屋內。


6️⃣ 要多久檢查一次?會不會變成「準備完就忘了」?

我建議可以用一個很簡單的方法:

  • 每年春季(Daylight Saving 開始)→ 檢查一次逃生包
  • 順便檢查:
    • 藥品是否過期
    • 零食是否潮掉
    • 小孩衣服尺寸是否要換

也可以把「檢查逃生包」寫在你的行事曆裡,每年重複。


7️⃣ 心態上:有準備 ≠ 一定會用到,但會讓你更安心

很多人不想準備,是因為覺得:

  • 「想到災難就覺得晦氣。」
  • 「準備逃生包感覺自己很衰。」

但其實反過來想:

準備逃生包不是詛咒自己,而是給現在的自己一個「我已經盡力保護你」的保證。

就像買保險一樣:

  • 你希望永遠用不到
  • 但真的遇到那一天,你會很慶幸你有準備

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🎒 Emergency Go Bag: What Californians Should Pack for Earthquakes and Wildfires (A Practical Checklist)

Date: November 26, 2025

The two tremors in Fremont this morning are a real-world reminder:

👉 When an earthquake hits, you don’t have time to calmly pack a suitcase.

And in California, it’s not just earthquakes. We also deal with:

  • Wildfires
  • Power outages
  • Smoke and bad air quality

That’s why official resources like Ready.gov and the Red Cross recommend that every household keep a grab-and-go emergency kit.

This article breaks it down in a simple, realistic way:

  • What to pack in your Go Bag
  • Where to store it so you can actually grab it
  • How to handle passports, IDs, cash, medications
  • How to build a backup car kit if you commute or drive a lot

1️⃣ A three-layer emergency system

I recommend thinking of your emergency kits as three layers:

  1. Bag A: Main Go Bag by the door → the one you grab when you leave
  2. Bag B: Bedside mini kit → for nighttime quakes
  3. Bag C: Car kit → a backup in case you’re away from home

The benefits:

  • If you have time → you take A + B + C for maximum coverage.
  • If you only have 10 seconds → at least B is within arm’s reach.
  • If you forget everything at home → C in your car still gives you basics.

2️⃣ Bag A: Your main Go Bag by the door

Use a sturdy backpack, not a suitcase. After a quake:

  • Stairs may be blocked or full of debris.
  • You might need to walk a long distance or ride a bike.

📁 (1) Documents and important information

Store these in a waterproof pouch or large zip bag:

  • Passport (or a copy)
  • Green card, work permit, driver’s license, or State ID copies
  • Health insurance card (or copy)
  • Photocopies of key credit and debit cards
  • A printed emergency contact list: family, trusted friends, insurance agent, doctor
  • Key policy numbers and phone numbers for home and auto insurance

Tip: You can also keep scanned copies in the cloud, but your Go Bag should have at least some paper copies in case there’s no power or internet.

💵 (2) Cash

  • Small bills ($1, $5, $10, $20 mixed)
  • A little bit of coin change

In earthquakes or major outages, card readers and ATMs may not work, so official guides also recommend having some cash in your emergency kit.

💊 (3) Medications and medical supplies

  • At least 3–7 days of your prescription medications
  • Basic pain relievers and fever reducers
  • Allergy meds (antihistamines)
  • A small first-aid kit (bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, tape)
  • A spare pair of glasses

Tip: Check this section every 6 months and replace expired meds.

📱 (4) Power and communication

  • Power bank
  • Phone charging cables (at least one, ideally two)
  • Small flashlight or headlamp
  • Spare batteries (AA / AAA)
  • A whistle

🥪 (5) Food and water (at least 24 hours worth)

  • Several small bottles of water
  • No-cook, shelf-stable snacks:
    • Nuts
    • Energy bars
    • Pull-top canned food
    • Crackers or dry snacks
  • If you have kids: extra snacks they will actually eat

🧥 (6) Clothing and warmth

  • Light jacket or rain jacket
  • One set of underwear and socks
  • A beanie or scarf for cold weather
  • Optional: hand warmers

📎 (7) Small but important extras

  • Masks (especially for wildfire smoke)
  • Travel tissues and wet wipes
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • Small notebook and pen
  • Extra zip bags or small trash bags

3️⃣ Bag B: Bedside mini kit — for 2 a.m. earthquakes

This kit assumes:

If a quake hits at night, just getting out of your bedroom safely is already a challenge.

Bag B can be a small waist pouch or crossbody bag with:

  • A small flashlight or headlamp
  • Closed-toe shoes or sturdy slippers (for broken glass)
  • A light jacket or hoodie
  • A spare pair of glasses
  • Your phone + a power bank (charge them together at night)
  • At least one credit or debit card tucked inside

If you live alone, you can also keep a small card inside with:

  • Your name
  • Emergency contact
  • Any critical medical info (e.g., allergies)

If you’re injured or faint, this helps others contact someone for you.


4️⃣ Bag C: Car kit — your daytime backup

Many of us spend most of the day away from home.
If something happens while you’re at work or driving, your car kit becomes Plan B.

Consider keeping in your car:

  • Water and non-melting snacks
  • A compact first-aid kit
  • A blanket or emergency foil blanket
  • Comfortable walking shoes (if you usually wear heels or dress shoes)
  • A light jacket
  • A set of photocopies of key documents (not necessarily originals)

If you’re stuck on the highway, can’t return home, or need to evacuate from work,
this kit gives you a safety net.


5️⃣ Special notes for condo residents

If you live in a wood-frame condo building (like many in Fremont and the Bay Area):

  • Stairs may get crowded quickly → keep Bag A reasonably light and easy to carry.
  • Elevators will shut down during quakes → you must rely on your own legs.
  • If your parking is underground (B1/B2), treat the car kit as a second step, not the first.

You can leave a simple reminder on your door:

  • “People first, things later.”
  • “If there’s no time, leave without the bag.”

Your Go Bag’s purpose is to make life easier after you’ve already escaped,
not to keep you inside longer during shaking.


6️⃣ How often should you check your kits?

A simple habit:

  • Check your Go Bags once a year, for example when Daylight Saving Time starts.
  • At the same time, review:
    • Medication expirations
    • Whether snacks are stale or melted
    • Whether kids’ clothes still fit

You can also put a recurring reminder in your calendar:
“Review Emergency Kits.”


7️⃣ Mindset: Preparing a Go Bag is not pessimism; it’s self-respect

Some people avoid preparing because they feel:

  • “Thinking about disasters feels unlucky.”
  • “Having a Go Bag makes me feel paranoid.”

But it’s really the opposite:

Having a Go Bag is a way of telling your future self:
‘I cared enough to protect you, just in case.’

Like insurance:

  • You hope you never use it.
  • But if you ever need it, you’ll be very glad you prepared.

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