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What goes into a disaster kit and go-bag? Here's a checklist for everything from hurricanes to wildfires and other storms

  • Written by Brett Robertson, Assistant Professor of Communication, University of South Carolina
imageDisasters can happen anywhere at any time. Be prepared.fstop123 via Getty Images

When disasters hit, they can mean days to weeks without power, and sometimes they allow just enough time to grab a bag of supplies and go. Now is the time to prepare, well before the disaster is on your doorstep.

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