Ready Bag for Emergency
Source: https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/community-and-volunteers/fire-emergency-guides/ready-bag-for-emergency
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:17
Ready Bag for Emergency
Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For details, visit the
ScamShield website
.
To help businesses reduce regulatory compliance costs, SCDF will implement three-year Fire Certificate (FC) validity periods for renewal applications from 1 Apr 2026 onwards. Please refer to the
SCDF Fire Certificate
webpage for more information.
The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery and Emergency Preparedness Centre will reopen to the public from 21 Apr 2026. The weekly Saturday morning Fire Station Open House will also be resumed with effect from 25 Apr 2026.
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Ready Bag for Emergency
Emergency Ready Bag
The Ready Bag contains important items that will help you in an emergency and you should bring it along with you when you are required to evacuate your home. Every member of your family should know where the Ready Bag is kept and it is recommended that
the storage location is easily accessible even in the dark (e.g. during power outages).
The Ready Bag should contain the following items:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
USAGE
Torchlight without batteries
In case of power outage and when evacuating in the dark.
Batteries
For powering the torchlight; pack extra batteries and do not fit batteries into the devices until needed, as leaving them there may result in leakage or rust.
Essential personal medication
For any existing medical condition of yours and your family, e.g. asthma, heart problems etc.
Waterproof folder containing photocopies of important
documents e.g. NRIC, insurance policies
For administrative purposes should the original documents be destroyed in the fire/emergency.
Whistle
To call for help or alert others; shouting may be tiring, ineffective and may even cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of smoke and dust in some cases
First aid kit
To treat any minor injuries.
Childcare supplies and other special care items
To meet the needs of any special individuals groups in the family, e.g. infants.
N95 Mask
To protect you and your family from excessive exposure to pollutants and air-borne infections.
Optional Items for the Ready Bag include:
A list of personal contact numbers, including telephone numbers of family members.
Cash.
Bottled water and dry foodstuff.
A set of spare clothing, e.g. T-shirt and track pants.
A list of emergency numbers, e.g. 995, 999, telephone numbers of the utility companies, insurance companies etc.
Points to Note of the Ready Bag
You may have more than one Ready Bag, e.g. one for each family member.
Do not pack bulky items into the Ready Bag as it may hamper movement during an emergency.
Check expiry dates of perishable items in the bag and replace them when needed.
Periodically replace batteries with new ones and do not place them inside devices e.g. torchlight.
Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For details, visit the
ScamShield website
.
To help businesses reduce regulatory compliance costs, SCDF will implement three-year Fire Certificate (FC) validity periods for renewal applications from 1 Apr 2026 onwards. Please refer to the
SCDF Fire Certificate
webpage for more information.
The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery and Emergency Preparedness Centre will reopen to the public from 21 Apr 2026. The weekly Saturday morning Fire Station Open House will also be resumed with effect from 25 Apr 2026.
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/
3
Community Resources
School & Student Resources
Volunteer Opportunities
Fire & Emergency Guides
Total Defence
Visit SCDF Establishments
Hero banner for all pages except home page
Ready Bag for Emergency
Emergency Ready Bag
The Ready Bag contains important items that will help you in an emergency and you should bring it along with you when you are required to evacuate your home. Every member of your family should know where the Ready Bag is kept and it is recommended that
the storage location is easily accessible even in the dark (e.g. during power outages).
The Ready Bag should contain the following items:
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
USAGE
Torchlight without batteries
In case of power outage and when evacuating in the dark.
Batteries
For powering the torchlight; pack extra batteries and do not fit batteries into the devices until needed, as leaving them there may result in leakage or rust.
Essential personal medication
For any existing medical condition of yours and your family, e.g. asthma, heart problems etc.
Waterproof folder containing photocopies of important
documents e.g. NRIC, insurance policies
For administrative purposes should the original documents be destroyed in the fire/emergency.
Whistle
To call for help or alert others; shouting may be tiring, ineffective and may even cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of smoke and dust in some cases
First aid kit
To treat any minor injuries.
Childcare supplies and other special care items
To meet the needs of any special individuals groups in the family, e.g. infants.
N95 Mask
To protect you and your family from excessive exposure to pollutants and air-borne infections.
Optional Items for the Ready Bag include:
A list of personal contact numbers, including telephone numbers of family members.
Cash.
Bottled water and dry foodstuff.
A set of spare clothing, e.g. T-shirt and track pants.
A list of emergency numbers, e.g. 995, 999, telephone numbers of the utility companies, insurance companies etc.
Points to Note of the Ready Bag
You may have more than one Ready Bag, e.g. one for each family member.
Do not pack bulky items into the Ready Bag as it may hamper movement during an emergency.
Check expiry dates of perishable items in the bag and replace them when needed.
Periodically replace batteries with new ones and do not place them inside devices e.g. torchlight.