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In this Article

• How can I be prepared for an earthquake?
• What are earthquake practice drills?
• What are earthquake evacuation plans?
• What type of priorities and personal documentation paperwork should I prepare?
• What should I do during an earthquake?
• Indoor safety
• Outdoor safety
• Automobiles
• What are emergency supplies for earthquake preparedness?
• First aid kit
• Survival kit for your home
• Survival kit for your automobile
• Survival kit for your workplace
• Food and water
• Emergency water storage and purification
• What are safe water sources in the home?
• What are unsafe water sources?
• What water is safe for drinking and cooking?
• What about emergency food?
• How should I store store emergency food?
• How should I use use emergency food?
• Find a local Doctor in your town
• Earthquake Supplies Kit and Emergency Preparedness Index

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

• ax, shovel, broom
  
  
• screwdriver, pliers, hammer, adjustable wrench
  
  
• rope for towing or rescue
  
  
• plastic sheeting and tape

• 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

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