Emergency Supplies for Earthquake Preparedness

Stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies should include a first aid kit, survival kits for the home, automobile, and workplace, and emergency water and food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days.

First Aid Kit

Store your first aid supplies in a tool box or fishing tackle box so they will be easy to carry and protected from water. Inspect your kit regularly and keep it freshly stocked. NOTE: Important medical information and most prescriptions can be stored in the refrigerator, which also provides excellent protection from fires.

Drugs/Medications

Hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect wounds

Antibiotic ointment

Individually wrapped alcohol swabs

Aspirin and non-aspirin tablets

Prescriptions and any long-term medications (keep these current)

Diarrhea medicine

Eye drops

Dressings

Bandage strips

Ace bandages

Rolled gauze

Cotton-tipped swabs

Adhesive tape roll

Other First Aid Supplies

First aid book

Scissors

Tweezers

Thermometer

Bar soap

Tissues

Sunscreen

Paper cups

Pocket knife

Small plastic bags

Safety pins

Needle and thread

Instant cold packs for sprains

Sanitary napkins

Splinting materials

Survival Kit for Your Home

Assemble a survival kit for your home with the following items:

Tools and supplies

ax, shovel, broom

screwdriver, pliers, hammer, adjustable wrench

rope for towing or rescue

plastic sheeting and tape

Items for safety and comfort

sturdy shoes that can provide protection from broken glass, nails, and other debris

gloves (heavy and durable for cleaning up debris)

candles

waterproof matches

change of clothing

knife

garden hose (for siphoning and firefighting)

tent

recreational supplies for children and adults

blankets or sleeping bags

portable radio, flashlight, and extra batteries

essential medications and eyeglasses

fire extinguisher — multipurpose, dry chemical type

food and water for pets

toilet tissue

cash

Survival Kit for Your Automobile

Assemble a survival kit for your automobile with the following items. Storing some of these supplies in a small bag or backpack will make them more convenient to carry if you need to walk.

Blankets

Bottled water

Change of clothes

Coins for telephone calls

Fire extinguisher — multipurpose, dry chemical type

First aid kit and manual

Emergency signal device (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.)

Flashlight with fresh batteries

Food (nonperishable — nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)

Gloves

Local map and compass

Rope for towing, rescue, etc.

Paper and pencils

Premoistened towelettes

Prescription medicines

Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries

Small mirror for signaling

Toilet tissue

Tools (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc.)

Whistle for signaling

Jumper cables

Duct tape

Survival Kit for Your Workplace

Assemble a survival kit for the workplace with the following supplies:

Food (nonperishable — nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)

Bottled water

Jacket or sweatshirt

Pair of sturdy shoes

Flashlight with fresh batteries

Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries

Essential medications

Blanket

Small first aid kit

Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution

Whistle or other signaling device