Be prepared: things to keep in your earthquake emergency kit
Last Thursday’s 6.4 and Friday’s 7.1 magnitude earthquakes in Southern California triggered a state of emergency in the desert town of Ridgecrest, Calif. Residents in Yuma said they felt the earthquake as well.
Yuma resident Alexander Schmitt said he was getting a tattoo when he felt the earthquake. ” I was laying on a chair and getting another tattoo, ” Schmitt said. ” My artist felt it, then he stopped and went to talk to his wife. She was super scared. ”
Here are some things you should keep in your emergency to-go bag to be prepared when the next earthquake hits.
First aid kit: A decent well-stocked kit, including a couple of weeks’ supply of any prescription medications you need. Also, include pharmaceutical grade crazy (skin) glue.
Cash: Plenty of cash because depending on the event credit cards may not be useful. Consider having about $100-$200 in ones, that way you never need change. A couple of quarter rolls could come in handy.
One set of clothing: Think layers.
A blanket: To keep you warm; consider a Mylar emergency blanket, which is lightweight and packs up small.
Crank-style flashlight: Or snap lights such as glow-sticks.
Whistle: Good for locating people in a crowd, at night or in low visibility conditions.
Crank style or battery operated radio: Broadcasters might be available, even if cellular networks fail.
Nonperishable food: Energy bars are good and take up little space.
Water: Remember to always stay hydrated.
Goggles: Protect your eyes.
Hand and feet warmers: Get the carbon activated kind; they work great.
Big black trash bags: For use as a poncho, or cut open to make a tent.
Plastic Sheeting.
Copies of documents: Passport, driver’s license, insurance, and any other important documents.
Paper street map: GPS might go down.
Toiletries.
Maxi Pads: Can also be used as a bandage if needed.
Copy of your ID.
Sticky pad, pen, and pencil.
Comfortable sturdy pair of shoes.
Three underwear, three pairs of socks.
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