Don’t Get Caught in an Earthquake without an Emergency Kit!

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Every young child knows that there are things in this world to be scared of, most can tell you that in case of fire, you should stop, drop, and roll. But, do they know how to prepare in case of an Earthquake? Recent headlines show that they are a deadly reality; and can strike, even where they are least expected. Having an Emergency Earthquake Kit prepared should the worst occur, is not only a good idea, but could be the difference between life and death for your family.

Though some places, like California, are more prone to earthquakes than others, there is no area in Northern America that is not subject to earthquakes and their damaging effects. In fact, world wide, only the most Northern portions of Asia and Antarctica are safe from the factors which result in major seismic activity.

Having an emergency plan and survival kit prepared, should an Earthquake strike, is essential for every family, and can be assembled with a little effort, and placed in an easy to access location, for use in catastrophic conditions.

An emergency kit for an earthquake is simply a box, plastic tote, or bag which contains the basic elements necessary for survival and identification should something like an Earthquake occurs. It is comprised of 5 elements, most of which can already be found in your home. These things include 1) Food and Water, 2) Bodily Needs 3) Safety and Tools 4) Identification and Documentation and 5) Special Care.

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Include enough food and water to support your family from 3 to 5 days. Each individual should be provided at least a gallon of water per day. This does not have to be purchased; it can be run into appropriate containers, from the tap, and stored. Foods included should be ready to eat, non perishable, whole foods. Including canned dairy, like evaporated milk, is a great way to insure a balanced diet in the case of children. If there are family pets, include a three to five day supply of food and water for them as well.

It is also essential to be prepared to meet other bodily needs, like sanitation and rest. Include in your preparations a first aid kit, this can either be purchased in a commercial unit, or can be assembled from the regular first aid preparations in your home. You should also include a bucket to be used as a toilet, toilet paper, Kleenex, feminine hygiene products, and soap. Try to include at least one set of clothing for each family member, which would be appropriate to multiple weather conditions. Also, the kit should include an appropriate number of blankets or sleeping bags for the size of your household.

There are certain tool, or similar items, which, if on hand, can help insure your family’s safety and comfort. The first of which is a flashlight. It is recommended that this light contain friction cells, or a wind up device for power, but it can be battery operated. If solely battery operated, insure an appropriate number of battery changes are included in the kit. These same recommendations apply to am/fm radios, one of which should be included in your kit to insure that you are able to receive news updates which are extremely important in case of emergency. Include kitchen essentials like a can opener, knife, paper cups and plates and disposable silverware. Matches can also be included at this time. Depending on your climate, having an alternate heating source may be appropriate.

Using a water tight bag, or more securely a small safe, include in your kit copies basic identification, and important documentation. Forms of identification might include passports, birth certificates, social security cards, marriage licenses, and immunization records. Also include copies of any insurance policies, bank accounts or stock portfolios, titles, contracts, deeds, and household valuable inventories. These will be essential to claiming losses, and acquiring new identification.

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Finally, gather any specialty items for your survival kit that are necessary for your family. This might include spare eyeglasses or contacts, special medications, diapers, etc. Include anything which is a need specific to those you are preparing to care for.

After filling a container with the appropriate supplies, place your kit in a location where it could be easily accessed by family members in case of an emergency. Having assembled an earthquake emergency kit, consider and discuss as a family, when else it might be appropriate to access the supplies therein. Anytime there is a power outage, act of god or, other potentially catastrophic event, a family may choose to use their emergency supplies. These can, then, easily be replenished in preparation for any future emergencies. Your family will benefit not only from the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are well prepared, but will also never have to search for an important document ever again.

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