Fire extinguishers do expire, so make sure you keep them up to date. Also over time fire extinguishers get moved around. Make sure you and everyone in your household know the location of every fire extinguisher.

Check any food you have in your bag, and replace any food that is past its expiration date. If you keep your bag in the car most of the time, you may need to switch out your food earlier. Heat makes food age must faster.

If you use external batteries to keep your portable electronics powered up, remember to keep them charged. Over time even if not used, batteries can lose some of their charge.

If you store prescription medications, make sure they have not expired. Replace any expired items.

Check all medications you have in your bag, and replace any that are past their expiration date.

If you have a generator, be sure to take it out of storage and start it up. Letting your generator run will keep the fluids especially gas in the carburetor to not cause issues. Shut off gas and run it dry when finished.

Being stuck on the road can be made much tougher when you don’t have the correct tools or safety devices.

Make sure that your solar panels are properly working and that you are receiving power through them. Check electrolyte levels of all lead acid batteries. Clean terminals and add protectant.

Check the expiration dates of items in your long term food storage. Replace any expired food items.

Check batteries in all electronics including radios, flashlights and GPS devices.