Waterproof bags keep documents, medications, electronics and dry clothing safe during a flood evacuation or travel through rain and standing water. At home, they protect stored supplies from leaks, humidity and water damage.
Choose waterproof bags that seal fully and stand up to rough handling, so your papers, phones and medicine stay dry when water rises.
- Mix of sizes: Stock small pouches for documents and phones, plus one large roll-top bag per person for clothing and bedding.
- Seal type: Pick roll-top closures or double zip seals, which keep water out even if a bag is briefly submerged.
- Tough material: Look for thick PVC-coated fabric or heavy vinyl that resists punctures from sharp debris.
- Clear windows: Choose see-through pouches for documents so you can find what you need without opening them in the rain.
- Carry options: Pick bags with shoulder straps or D-rings so your hands stay free while you wade or hold a child.
- Storage and testing: Store bags dry and loosely folded, and test each seal in a full sink once a year to catch cracks early.
