When organizing supplies for an earthquake, remember that you need to get to them after an earthquake has turned your house into mess. Store supplies in an easy to find location that has a minimal chance of being buried under falling objects. If you are short on space, a large trash can makes an excellent storage container. If you live in an apartment, the container can be hidden under a decorative tablecloth. Earthquakes can happen at any time. Are you prepared right now? Have you rotated your food supplies in the last six months? If not, make time on your calendar. Do it now!

• Work Gloves
• Ax / Maul (min. 6 lb.)
• Shovel (flat head and pointed)
• Broom
• Hammer and Nails
• Screwdrivers
• Crowbar or Claw Tool (36" or longer)
• Plastic Sheeting Rolls (4 mil. IO' X 25')
• Plastic Garbage Bags (heavy duty, 30 gal. or larger)
• Small and Large Plastic Bags
• Coils of Rope 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" (25' - 50')
• Coil of Wire
• Tent (family or tube type)
• Tarp (PVC or canvas, minimum two, 8' X IO')
• Sleeping Bags, Blanket, or Space Blanket
• Cheese Cloth (to strain particles from water)
• CASH MONEY (small denominations & coin)
• Dry Food
• Water
• Clothing
• Walking Shoes and Socks Local Road Map
• Fire Extinguisher (We recommend a dry chemical type with a minimum size rating of 2A -IOBC, with an earthquake restraining strap, a hose type nozzle, and a metal head.)
• Compass
• Flashlight w/batteries, or chemical Light Sticks Matches, in waterproof container
• Small Radio (battery powered portable)
• Entertainment Pack - Family Photos, Notebooks, Literature, and games

SANITATION SUPPLIES

• Plastic Bags - heavy duty garbage can size and smaller zip-lock types
• Powdered Chlorine Lime - (proper storage is required, it is an oxidizer and it is corrosive)
• Portable Camp Toilet with chemicals
• Toilet paper
• Handi-wipes, Wet-N-Drys, etc., for water free cleanup
• Toilet Supplies - towelettes, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary napkins, etc.
• Insect, fly, mosquito and ant sprays