What's in your emergency bag?

If I lived in a tornado prone area I'd have a basement. In that basement would be some canned food and water. Maybe some of those five gallon bucket mre things.

Piihb

been wanting to do a bug out bag... just cause lol. i got everything i need, except the bag

but to answer your question
first aid kit (good one)
paracord
flashlights
glow sticks
firestarter
skeeter spray lol
mre or packaged tuna and chicken
knives, small axe
ammo
magazines
emergency blanket
small tent
gas mask if your serious
gloves
canteen and water purification system
protein/meal bars
hand sanitizer "i know sounds weird but would need it"
rain suit

was editing my post before you responded sorry

Ever since the winter storm of 2013 over in Atlanta, I started carrying a winter bag. I do a lot of driving for my job. I had 3 co-workers, same position as I am but in Atlanta, get stuck on the interstate for 20 hours when the roads froze over. One of them walked 7 miles back to their home. The other 2 stayed in their cars for 8 hours until it got dark, then found a retail store nearby that was taking in people off the interstate to sleep overnight.

So now I carry a bag that has a large wool blanket, wool socks, sweat pants, extra jacket, gloves and a beanie. 1 quart of water and a water filter just in case, 2500 calories of food, small first aid kit, ka-bar knife, fire starter for a real emergency. This will last me ~48 hours. Any longer than that, there are some bigger issues happening.

There are always important little items forgotten. Thats an obvious one that I overlooked

No kit is complete without a woobie

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If I lived in a tornado prone area I'd have a basement

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Below the ground basements are not feasible in the south due to our poor soil and constant rain.

OP, get industrial grade helmets and goggles. The majority of deaths in a tornado are due to flying projectiles. Make sure you are wearing shoes in case the tornado hits you so you won't step on nails and other sharp metals.

Get to the most interior room of the house. Bathrooms are usually the best because they have pipes in the walls which provide added protection from flying debris.

Get a weather radio, make sure you have bottled water, and an updated first aid kit.

007 has the right idea - very, very similar to mine