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Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

First publishedJul 17, 12:06 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 13:48 UTC · 9m ago
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You never know when you're going to have to bug out on short notice. The politics of the moment are less than predictable.

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You never know when you're going to have to bug out on short notice. The politics of the moment are less than predictable. Wildfire season is off to a rollicking start in 2026, as fires dot the Western US and smoke blows from Canada across the Midwest and Northeast. Disasters never strike on schedule, and few stores stay open for a wildfire or an insurrection.

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What's the story?
You never know when you're going to have to bug out on short notice. The politics of the moment are less than predictable.
How widely is it covered?
1 outlet, average source rating 7.0/10.
When was it last updated?
9m ago.
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