Staff member, a preparedness presenter, said, "What if you were told to evacuate your home right now?" and urged households to prepare by assembling evacuation "go bags." The presenter framed the advice around September’s National Preparedness Month and asked listeners to check that each family member and pet has a ready-to-go kit.

The presenter listed core items to include: a first-aid kit; childcare supplies such as diapers, wipes, toys and infant formula; prescription medications and a written list of each medication, the reason for it and dosages; nonperishable food (for example, energy or granola bars); a change of clothes with sturdy shoes; lightweight rain gear, a coat and a blanket; water bottles; flashlights and extra batteries; pens; and copies of important documents stored in a waterproof, portable container including insurance cards, photo IDs, proof of address and prescription copies.

The presenter also advised including personal-hygiene supplies (washcloths, razors, toothpaste, toilet paper, menstrual products, dental floss, mouthwash, cotton balls, soap, wipes, shampoo and a toothbrush), an extra set of car and house keys, a whistle and the household emergency plan. The presenter noted that households should also include a battery-operated AM/FM radio with extra batteries and plastic bags for storage or sanitation.

The talk was instructional and did not include a formal vote or policy action. No legal authorities or funding programs were cited during the remarks. The guidance was presented as public information for individual and family preparedness.