Stocking
up now on Emergency Supplies can add to your safety and
comfort during and after
an earthquake. Store enough supplies for
at least 72 hours.
Emergency
Supplies Checklist
Essentials 
- Water - 1 Gallon Per Person Per
Day (a week's supply of water is preferable)
- Water Purification Kit
- First Aid Kit (freshly stocked)
- First Aid Book
- Non-Perishable Food
- Can Opener (non-electric)
- Blankets or Sleeping Bags
- Portable Radio, Flashlight and
Spare Batteries
- Essential Medications
- Extra Pair of Eyeglasses
- Extra Pair of House and Car
Keys
- Fire Extinguisher (A-B-C Type)
- Food, Water and Restraint
(leash or carrier) for Pets
- Cash and Change
- Baby Supplies: Formula, Bottle,
Pacifier, Soap and Baby Powder, Clothing, Blankets, Baby Wipes, Disposable
Diapers, Canned Food and Juices
Sanitation Supplies
- Large Plastic Trash Bags for
Waste; Tarps and Rain Ponchos
- Large Trash Cans
- Bar Soap and Liquid Detergent
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
- Feminine Hygiene Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Household Bleach
Safety and Comfort
- Sturdy Shoes
- Heavy Gloves for Cleaning
Debris
- Candles and Matches
- Light Sticks
- Change of Clothing
- Knife or Razor Blades
- Garden Hose for Siphoning and
Firefighting
- Tent
- Communication Kit: Paper,
Pens, Stamps
Cooking
- Plastic Knives, Forks, Spoons
- Paper Plates and Cups
- Paper Towels
- Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil
- Camping Stove for Outdoor
Cooking (Caution: Before using fire to cook, make sure there are no gas
leaks; never use charcoal indoors)
Tools and Supplies
- Axe, Shovel, Broom
- Adjustable Wrench for Turning
Off Gas
- Tool Kit Including a
Screwdriver, Pliers and a Hammer
- Coil of 1/2" Rope
- Plastic Tape, Staple Gun and
Sheeting for Window Replacement
- Bicycle
- City Map
