California State Center Wiki: California Recommended Earthquake Survival Kit

What Supplies Are Recommended to Survive A California Earthquake?

Experts recommend having at least a 72 hour emergency supply.

Here is a sample of what would be needed to provide for 72 hours for 4 people:

1Backpack
42400 Cal. Food Bars
4Solar Blankets
43 Packs of Water
4Dust Masks
4Ponchos

The Emergency Kit should also include:

1Flashlight for emergency lighting
2Code Red Long-lasting Batteries for extended power
12 Person Emergency Shelter Tent
150 of strong Nylon Cord
112 Hour Emergency Light Stick-waterproof. Great for hurricanes & flood situations
154 Piece First Aid Kit for minor 1st aid situations
50Water Purification Tablets for purifying drinking water
50Waterproof Matches
1Utility Knife
15 in 1 Survival Whistle: compass, fire starter kit, signal mirror, shrill whistle, & waterproof compartment
1AM/FM Radio with Batteries for emergency communication & disaster situation updates
1Portable Campers Stove for outdoor cooking
1Pair Leather Palm Gloves

Shipping Wt. 20 Lbs

NOTE: It is always a good idea to have several extra gallons of water available if possible.

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Daily Fact

Similar to Biloxi, the city of Slidell, Louisiana, is susceptible to periodic flooding and hurricanes because it is located at the juncture of a floodplain and coastal zone.

Source: Louisiana State Center