Three-day supply of non-perishable food and water: one gallon of water per person, per day. Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries. Flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit and manual. Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper). Matches and waterproof container. Extra clothing, Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener. Special needs items, such as prescription medications, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, and hearing aid batteries. Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers basically other items to meet your unique family needs. Whenever I buy new blankets like these, I add the old ones to my emergency kit.
A one-week supply of water for all household members, including pets, is an earthquake survival kit essential. The standard rule of thumb is one gallon of water per day for each individual. This will provide ample water for drinking, cleaning and rudimentary hygiene if you are stranded or without services after the earthquake takes place. A one-week’s supply of food is also a must. Once the sole purview of the military, MREs, or meals ready to eat, are now widely available to the general public and a good choice for an earthquake survival kit because of their shelf life, compact size and nutritional value. Freeze-dried and dehydrated bulk food are also good options as are many of the standard food stuffs like canned goods you may typically have on hand, such as peanut butter, tuna fish, canned vegetables and sardines. If you have a baby or toddler, include an ample supply of pre-packaged, individualized servings of sterilized formula and a variety of jarred baby food stored in padding to avoid breakage. Don’t forget to include dried or canned pet food for your pets.
Establish a meeting place where you can all reunite afterward, find out about earthquake plans developed by children's school or day care. Remember transportation may be disrupted, so keep some emergency supplies; food, liquids, and comfortable shoes, for example at work. know where your gas, electric and water main shutoffs are and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Make sure older members of the family can shut off utilities. Locate your nearest fire and police stations and emergency medical facility. Talk to your neighbors, how could they help you or you help them after an earthquake. Take Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training Course. This is all very important because we are talking about being smart and surviving since you never know if you can be all one your own.