Part 2: Earthquake Survival Kits (Orgin article)

Earthquake Survival Kits
SURVIVAL SUPPLIES:

* Water-2 quarts to 1 gallon per person, per day.
* First Aid Kit-ample, and freshly stocked.
* First Aid Manual-know how to use it.
* Food-canned or individually packaged;precooked, requiring minimum heat and water. Consider infants, pets, and other special dietary requirements.
* Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
* Can opener
* Blankets
* Radio-portable battery operated, spare batteries
* Critical medication and eyeglasses, contact cases and supplies
* Fire Extinguisher-dry chemical, type ABC
* Flashlight-spare batteries and bulbs
* Watch or clock-battery or spring wound.
* COOKING:
o Barbeque-use outdoors ONLY-charcoal and lighter, or Sterno stove
o Plastic bags-various sizes, sealable
o Pots-at least two
o Paper plates, plastic utensils, and paper towels SANITATION
* Large plastic trash bags-for trash, waste, water protection
* Ground cloth
* Large trash cans
* Hand soap, liquid detergent, shampoo
* Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss
* Deodorant
* Feminine supplies
* Infant supplies
* Toilet paper
* Powdered chlorinated lime-to add to sewage to disinfect and keep away insects.
* Newspapers-to wrap waste, garbage; may also be used for warmth.

SAFETY

* Heavy shoes for every family member
* Heavy gloves for every person cleaning debris
* Candles
* Matches-dipped in wax and kept in waterproof container
* Knife-sharp, or razor blades
* Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting
* Clothes-complete change kept dry

TOOLS

* Axe
* Shovel
* Broom
* Crescent wrench-for turning off gas main
* Screwdrivers
* Pliers
* Hammer
* Rope or bailing wire
* Plastic tape
* Pen and paper

Mini Survival Kit for Automobile

* Non-perishable food-store in coffee cans
* Boiled water
* First aid kit and manual
* Fire extinguisher
* Blanket
* Sealable plastic bags
* Flashlight-spare fresh batteries and bulb
* Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
* Tools-screwdriver, pliers, wire, knife
* Short rubber hose
* Pre-moistened towelettes
* Feminine supplies
* Sturdy shoes and gloves

Your emergency supplies should be adequate for at least 72 hours (3 days).

A 10-day supply of water, food, and medicine is recommended.