Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to your safety and comfort during and after an earthquake. Store enough supplies for at least 72 hours.

Survival

• Water-two quarts (2 qt.) to one gallon (1 gal.) per person per day.
• First aid kit and book.
• Food-packaged, canned, no-cook, baby food, and special diets.
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
• Essential medication and an extra pair of glasses
• Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type)
• Pet food, water, medications and leashes.
• Money

Sanitation Supplies

• Large plasting trash bags for trash, waste and water protection
• Large trash cans
• Bar soap and liquid detergent
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Feminine and infant supplies
• Toilet paper
• Household bleach
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste

Safety and Comfort

• Sturdy shoes
• Heavy gloves for clearing debris
• Candles and matches
• Change of clothing
• Knife or razor blades
• Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting

Cooking

• Barbeque, camp stove, chafing dish
• Fuel for cooking (Charcoal, propane, etc.)
• Matches
• Plastic knives, forks, spoons
• Paper plates and cups
• Paper towels
• Heavy-duty alluminum foil

Tools and Supplies