Floodwaters are rising. A fire has broken out next door. A tornado siren blares overhead. In a crisis, every second counts and every decision matters. Having a fully stocked emergency go bag means you ...

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I have a go bag. And so does my cat Gigi. After 20 years in LA, we are now People With Go Bags. The author’s cat Gigi. Photo by Joan Afton You may have heard we had a spot of fire hereabouts recently.