Emergency Kit Lists Be self sufficient for 3 days (short term & on the go) & for 2 weeks at home (shelter in place) Make a plan with your family: where to meet & how to communicate Have a to go bag if you need to grab and run (tell everyone where it is), & a kit for car, office & home Maintain your kits (see page 7) Keep Next to Your Bed (in the event of a nighttime earthquake): Sturdy shoes or work boots (keep near your bed) Pry bar Whistle After an Earthquake: Turn off gas to house/property (if signs of gas leak) Turn off electricity (if signs of sparks) Check on everyone Turn off water (if signs of leaks) Survey property for any secondary hazards Go Bag: 72-hour survival Copies of personal documents in water tight folder/bag: medication list, pertinent medical information, immunization records, allergies, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth/marriage/death certificates, social security card, drivers license, insurance policies, will, medical consent forms, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds, bank account numbers, credit card account numbers and companies, important phone numbers, emergency contact numbers, doctor s name & contact information Inventory of valuable household goods Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes Extra keys to your house and vehicle Emergency cash in small denominations Flashlight (headlamp preferred) Radio - battery operated or hand crank + batteries Whistle Dust mask (N95 or surgical masks) Pocket knife/multi-tool Sturdy shoes A change of clothes Warm hat & Sun hat Rain gear/poncho Gloves Water (3 days = 3 gallons) Food (3 days non-perishable) First aid supplies (see page 7) Toothbrush & toothpaste Sanitation items (toilet paper, plastic bags, tampons) Cell phone charger (solar if possible) + required cords Emergency blanket (lightweight) Map(s) of the area Matches/lighter/flint Attach a list to your bag: items to grab if there is time 1
Go Bag for Pets: 72 hour supply Water & food + bowls Pet carrier + blanket Pet medications & calming aid Pet leash, collar, & tags Sanitation: litter box, litter, scoop, waste bags Car Emergency Kit: in case you are stranded Considerations: Plan for (1) staying with your vehicle & for (2) leaving your vehicle behind Keep you gas tank above ¼ full (>1/2 full ideally) Do not drive through flooded areas If a power line falls on your car you are at risk, stay inside until a trained person removes the wire If an earthquake has occurred avoid: overpasses, bridges, power lines, & broken roads Pack in a backpack and prepare to take with you: Backpack Water (1-3 gallons) Filter water bottle or life straws Food (for 2-3 days) Prescription medications Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution Flashlight + batteries A change of clothing Gloves Jacket Warm hat & Sun hat Sunscreen Poncho/rain gear Thermal blanket (light weight) Rope (for towing, rescue, etc.) Paper maps of area + compass Sturdy shoes + socks Medical emergency kit + instructions (recommendation on page 7) Solar charger for cell phone + require cords List of phone numbers Cash + coins for pay phone Paper & Pencils (to leave notes) Sanitation: pre-moistened towels, toilet paper, plastic bags, tampons Black trash bags (moisture barrier, sanitation, warmth, etc.) Emergency signal devices (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, mirror, whistle, flares) Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries Duct tape Pocket knife Leave in vehicle (too much to carry): Lantern + batteries Blanket Ice scraper & cat litter or sand for traction Extra car air filter Tools (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc.) Jumper cables 2
Workplace Emergency Kit (in a portable bag): 24 hours Food (nonperishable) Bottled water Medications Jacket or sweatshirt Pair of sturdy shoes + socks Flashlight + batteries 3 Battery-operated radio + batteries Blanket Small first aid kit (see page 7) Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution Whistle or other signaling device Home Emergency Kit: plan for 2 weeks Consider: where is your camping stuff? Can you just store it in a new way in case of emergency? Copies of personal documents in water tight folder/bag: medication list, pertinent medical information, immunization records, allergies, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth/marriage/death certificates, social security card, drivers license, insurance policies, will, medical consent forms, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds, bank account numbers, credit card account numbers and companies, important phone numbers, emergency contact numbers, doctor s name & contact information (this should be in your go bag) Extra cash (this should be in your go bag) Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl) (this should be in your pet to go bag) Extra set of car keys and house keys (this should be in your go bag) Two-way radios Water (water amount, storage & purification details noted on pages 4-5) Food (food amount, storage & rations details noted on pages 5-6) Home air filters (in case of volcanic ash or fires) Box fan (tape extra air filter to clean air) Medical first aid kit + instructions (see page 7) Medications Personal medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.) Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers) Breathing masks: N95 or surgical masks Needles & thread Sunglasses Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses and cleaning solution Sunscreen Bug spray Life straws (see pages 4-5 for details) Unscented liquid household bleach (see page 4-5 for details) Coffee filters (to filter water, see page 4-5 for details) Toilet paper Bucket with lid (for toilet) Feminine supplies Hand sanitizer Large heavy duty plastic bags + ties Soap, liquid detergent Disinfectant Flashlights Lantern flashlights + batteries Matches/lighter (be extra careful & put in waterproof container) Candles Light sticks Emergency solar/hand crank radio (or battery powered with extra batteries)
Whistle Cellphone charger (solar, battery or car plug-in) + required cords Tent Blankets Emergency blankets (lightweight & great if you are wet) Sleeping bags Towels Ponchos/ Rain gear Extra clothing Jacket Scarf Sturdy shoes +socks Heavy work gloves Warm hat Sun hat Plastic sheeting Heavy-duty plastic bags for waste, and to serve as tarps, rain ponchos, and other uses Duct tape Scissors Safety glasses Particulate respiratory masks Fire extinguisher Tools: crowbar, hammer, nails, staple gun, adjustable wrench, bungee cords, pliers, shovel, broom, ax, utility knife, multi-purpose tool (is the proper wrench near your gas shut off valve?) Spray paint Signal flare Rope for towing or rescue Garden hose (for siphoning and firefighting) Generator Gasoline (change out every 6 months) Map(s) of the area Paper, pencil Entertainment: games and activities (playing cards, etc.), books Water: Minimize the amount of water your body needs by reducing activity and staying cool. Avoid rationing water unless it becomes necessary stay hydrated. Drink uncontaminated water first. Do not drink carbonated or caffeinated beverages instead of drinking water, they cause dehydration. Store water in the sealed original container in a cool & dark place. 1 gallon/person/day for 2 weeks = drinking (2 quarts) + food & sanitation (2 quarts) = 14 gallons/person Any additional water needs: pets, people on dehydrating medication, nursing mothers, illnesses, hot weather, medical emergency needs Extra water storage containers (to collect more water) If you cannot store this quantity, consider methods to clean water: Life straws Unscented liquid household bleach for sanitation An eyedropper for water purification measurements (see page 5 for details) Water treatment: If you prepare your own containers of water, use food grade storage containers. 4
Before filling containers with water, thoroughly clean the containers with dishwashing soap and sanitize the bottles by cleaning with a solution of 1-teaspoon non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to 1 quart of water. Water that has not been commercially bottled should be replaced every six months. If you are forced to rely on water sources that may be contaminated: Treat all water used for drinking, food washing or preparation, washing dishes, brushing teeth or making ice. Use a combination of treatment methods. Filter: Before treating, let any suspended particles settle to the bottom or strain them through coffee filters or layers of clean cloth. Boiling (kills microbes but does not remove heavy metals, salts & most other chemicals): safest method. In a large pot or kettle, bring water to a rolling boil for one full minute, keeping in mind that some water will evaporate. Let the water cool before drinking. Boiled water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring the water back and forth between two clean containers. This also will improve the taste of stored water. Chlorination (kills microbes but does not remove heavy metals, salts & most other chemicals): You can use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms. Use regular household liquid bleach that contains 5.25-6.0% sodium hypochlorite. Do not use scented bleaches, color safe bleaches or bleaches with added cleaners. Add 16 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. The water should have a slight bleach odor. If it doesn t, then repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes. If it still does not smell of chlorine, discard it and find another source of water. Other chemical treatments: Other chemicals, such as iodine or water treatment products sold in camping or surplus stores that do not contain 5.25-6.0% sodium hypochlorite as the only active ingredient, are not recommended and should not be used. Distillation (kills microbes, heavy metals, salts & most other chemicals): While boiling and chlorination will kill most microbes in water, distillation will remove microbes (germs) that resist these methods, as well as heavy metals, salts and most other chemicals. Distillation involves boiling water and then collection of only the vapor that condenses. The condensed vapor will not include salt or most other impurities. To distill, fill a pot halfway with water. Tie a cup to the handle on the pot s lid so that the cup will hang right-side-up when the lid is upside-down (make sure the cup is not dangling into the water) and boil the water for 20 minutes. The water that drips from the lid into the cup is distilled. Food: Do: Keep food in covered containers. Keep cooking and eating utensils clean. Discard any food that has come into contact with contaminated flood water Discard any food that has been at room temperature for two hours or more. Discard any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture. Avoid foods like rice, pasta and dry beans that require a great deal of water to prepare. Remember to restock your food once a year. Don t: Eat foods from cans that are swollen, dented or corroded, even though the product may look safe to eat. Eat any food that looks or smells abnormal, even if the can looks normal. Let garbage accumulate inside, both for fire and sanitation reasons. Recommended Foods: Remember any special dietary needs Avoid foods that will make you thirsty Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables, juices, milk, soups Protein or fruit bars Dry cereal or granola 5
Peanut butter Jelly Dried fruit Trail mix Granola bars Crackers Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High energy foods Sugar, salt, pepper Vitamins Tea (non-caffeinated to avoid dehydration) Remember pet food for 2 weeks Cooking Supplies: Pan Pot Lid Spoon Spatula Manual can opener Plates, cups, utensils + other feeding supplies (consider plastic or paper to avoid water use of cleaning) Propane camping grill Propane Food rations (note for how many days & expiration date) Aluminum foil Plastic storage containers Butane grill lighter Paper towel Cooking Tips: Cooking: Alternative cooking sources can be used in times of emergency including candle warmers, chafing dishes, fondue pots or a fireplace. Charcoal grills and camp stoves are for outdoor use only. Commercially canned food may be eaten out of the can without warming. To heat food in a can: Remove the label. Thoroughly wash and disinfect the can (use a diluted solution of one part bleach to ten parts water). Open the can before heating. Managing Food without Power: Without electricity or a cold source, food stored in refrigerators and freezers can become unsafe. Bacteria in food grow rapidly at temperatures between 40 and 140 F, and if these foods are consumed you can become very sick. Thawed food usually can be eaten if it is still refrigerator cold. It can be re-frozen if it still contains ice crystals. To be safe, remember, When in doubt, throw it out. o Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. o The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. o Refrigerated or frozen foods should be kept at 40 F or below for proper food storage. o Use a refrigerator thermometer to check temperature. o Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours. o Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs or leftovers) that has been above 40 F for two hours or more. Using Dry Ice: Know where you can get dry ice prior to a power outage. Twenty-five pounds of dry ice will keep a 10-cubic-foot freezer below freezing for 3-4 days. If you use dry ice to keep your food cold, make sure it does not come in direct contact with the food. Use care when handling dry ice, wear dry, heavy gloves to avoid injury. 6
First Aid Kit: (Recommendation: Buy an Adventure Medical Kit link on page 8) Antiseptic: Hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect wounds Latex gloves (at least 12 pairs) Antibiotic ointment Individually wrapped alcohol swabs Prescriptions and any long-term medications (keep these current) keep in to go bag & car kit Moistened towelettes Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Glasses and contact lens solution Eye drops Bandage strips Ace bandages Rolled gauze Roller Bandages Cohesive Wrap Cotton-tipped swabs Adhesive tape roll First aid book Sam splint Hydrating salt Scissors Tweezers Thermometer Soap & disinfectant Tissues Sunscreen Paper cups Pocket knife Small plastic bags Safety pins Needle and thread Instant cold packs for sprains Sanitary napkins & tampons Quick Clot Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) & 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) Triangular bandages (3) Non-prescription drugs: aspirin, non-aspirin tablets, Anti-diarrhea medicines, Antacid, laxatives, Syrup of Ipecac (used to induce vomiting with the advice of a Poison Control Center), Laxatives, Activated charcoal (used with advice from the Poison Control Center) Maintaining Your Kits: After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it s ready when needed Keep canned food in a cool, dry place Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family s needs change. Change any self-bottled water every six months Replace any commercially sealed water if the seals break or the container deforms Solar power chargers (make sure you check the pre-charger level) List anything with an expiration date to keep track of it If you keep gasoline around for a generator, change it out every 6 months 7
Pre-Made Kits: Mayday Industries Earthquake Kit 4 Person Deluxe Home Honey Bucket Survival Emergency. Available on Amazon for $89+22.60 shipping. http://www.maydaysupplies.com/disasterpreparedness-4/ Earthquake Bags $40-$450 (depending on contents & # of people) https://earthquakebag.com Emergency Kits for home, office, car, school, etc. (wide range of prices) https://www.emergencykits.com Sustain Supply Co. Essential Emergency Survival Bag/Kit: Be Equipped for 72 Hours of Disaster Preparedness with Premium Basic Supplies. For 2 People available on amazon for $99. For 4 People available on amazon for $299. https://sustain.com Complete Earthquake Bag. Most Popular Emergency kit for Earthquakes, Hurricanes, floods + Other disasters. Available on Amazon for $135. https://earthquakebag.com GetReadyNow Personal Car Emergency Kit. High-Quality Earthquake & Natural Disaster Survival Supplies. Available on Amazon for $79.99. https://www.getreadynow.com Adventure Medical Kits. Ultralight available on amazon for $30.11 https://www.adventuremedicalkits.com This emergency kit list is compiled from the following online sources & a lot of otherwise accumulated knowledge: https://sf.curbed.com/2018/1/4/16849608/earthquake-kit-how-to-make-prepare https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/supplies.html https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit https://www.ready.gov/food https://www.ready.gov/car https://www.ready.gov/water SIGN UP https://www.sfgate.com/33498534734345/article/make-your-own-earthquake-preparedness-kit-5410506.php Questions? Contact Nicole Myers nicolepele@hotmail.com 8