Earthquake Preparedness

Keep an earthquake preparedness kit on hand. Include the following:

• Food and water – at minimum, a 3 day supply (a 7 day supply is ideal)
  
• First Aid kit and First Aid manual
  
• Large and small heavy-duty plastic bags, duct tape and scissors
  
• Extra prescriptions and eyewear
  
• Heavy-duty shoes and gloves
  
• Extra clothing, and a whistle
  
• Rescue tools
  
• Portable TV and/or radio with extra batteries
  
• Flashlights and extra batteries
  
• Cash (ATMs and credit cards may not work)
  
• Emergency Phone List, including family at work, school, daycare, etc.
  
• Long-distance message check-in phone number
  
• Cell phone