Home Earthquake Preparedness Resources

A companion to Matt Springer's talk, Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country

Items to consider having in your emergency kit:

food, water (3-7 days)
can opener, utensils
first aid kit
spare shirt, pants
work gloves
cash (small bills)
emergency blankets (foil)
water purification tablets
radio/flashlight (battery-handcrank-solar)
cell phone charger (battery-handcrank-solar; can be part of radio/flashlight)
spare batteries
light sticks
whistle
pocket knife
paper pad
marking pen
duct tape
ziploc bags
rain ponchos
vitamins and personal medications
“personal sanitary supplies”
spare eyeglasses
pet supplies
out-of-town contact info
landlord contact info

Also:
family emergency plan
power failure back-up light in outlet
back-ups of important insurance information (with a relative or online)

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