Cheap and easy ways to stock your emergency go bag

"You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars to be prepared," says Alyssa Provencio, an emergency management expert. Dig around your junk drawer for batteries and candles. Buy used gear like a headlamp. And save on non-perishable food by buying in bulk.

Putting together a go bag doesn't have to be daunting or expensive. Here's how to create a functional kit that doesn't require much money, time or effort.

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