Stocking up now with emergency supplies can add to your safety and comfort during and after an earthquake. Store enough supplies to last at least 72 hours.

Survival

• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Essential medications and glasses
• Fire extinguisher, A-B-C type
• First aid kit (freshly stocked)
• Food (canned or packaged that will not spoil, including items for special diets and comfort food such as candy, nuts, or raisins)
• Food and water for pets
• Money (small bills)
• Portable radio, flashlight and extra batteries
• Water (1 gallon per person per day)

Sanitation Supplies

• Bar soap and liquid detergent
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene supplies
• Household bleach
• Infant supplies
• Large plastic trash bags for trash and waste
• Large trash cans
• Newspaper to wrap garbage and waste
• Shampoo
• Toilet paper
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes

Safety & Comfort

• Change of clothing
• Heavy gloves for clearing debris
• Sturdy shoes
• Tent

Cooking

• Barbecue, camp stove, or chafing dish (include matches)
• Fuel for cooking (charcoal, camp stove fuel, etc.)
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Paper plates and cups
• Paper towels
• Plastic knives, forks and spoons

Tools & Supplies

• Axe and shovel
• Crescent wrench for turning off gas
• Garden hose for siphoning and fire fighting
• Knife
• Pencil and paper
• Plastic tape and sheeting
• Rope, one-half inch
• Toys, games, and books for children