Join the Downtown Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game!

September is National Preparedness Month! For the entire month of September, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a fun Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game in Downtown San Rafael! 

Explore downtown businesses, solve the crossword puzzle, and learn about some of the items you might pack in an emergency go bag. 

How to play:

• Pick up your crossword sheet at the Downtown Public Library (1100 E St) or download your crossword sheet here.

• Visit the 15 participating businesses to find each posted clue

• Solve the clue and fill in your puzzle with the answer

• Email your completed crossword to [email protected]and be entered into go bag prize drawings.

Have fun, support local businesses, and get better prepared! 

An emergency go bag is a portable kit with supplies you can use if you need to leave your home quickly during an emergency. It usually includes basics like water, food, a flashlight, first aid supplies, and medications. But every go bag should be home-dependent and tailored to your family's needs, such as items for older parents, children, pets, or medical equipment. 

While our crossword highlights a few suggested items, you can find a full list of recommended supplies at Ready.gov/kit.