GO BAG FOR EMERGENCY Coming from Japan, I remember that my family had a very basic go bag in our home in case of catastrophic earthquakes. I never had to use it, but my family probably used it when the earthquakes hit Tokyo in 2011. A go bag is something that many Japanese families keep in their homes. It’s always good to be prepared especially for a disaster. Fortunately, my husband, our kids and I have never been in a situation where we had to evacuate. Knock on wood. However, we do know a number of friends and family members who have gone through crazy evacuations. For long-term expats, evacuation is nothing out-of-the-ordinary. EVACUATION FOR EXPATS For those of us who live overseas for a job assignment, whether it is a disaster prone city or not, it is advised that we keep a go bag in case of emergency. We […]