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have a backpack full of important documents and basic tools with you,incase something happens you pick it up and go
Yes, important documents ready to go. Food. Water. First aid kit, and if possible not just laceration supplies, but a burn kit. Sewing kit, lighters, a good knife (you never know when you need to cut something in an emergency, like if someone is tangled in something). Rubbing alcohol and disinfectant. Flashlight. Batteries. A backup battery for a phone could be very helpful. You can get hand-crank radios (and hand-crank flashlights) in case of power failure.
Don't underestimate the importance of keeping floss, toothbrush, and toothpaste in an emergency. Same with certain tablets (vitamin C and D) if you are not able to get outside much or get fresh food. You don't want infections at a time of high stress. Honey and salt can be helpful as antibacterials in a pinch.
Also a notebook and a pen, there's things you won't be able to remember.