Preparedness Phase One

The Seismic Safety Zone

Preparedness Phase One

"Before The Earthquake"

What do you need to become prepared? If you're a person who camps regularly you may already be very close to total preparedness. While there are basic needs, you can add as many items as you would like to, so that you will be quite comfortable, when need arises.

Basic Home Earthquake Kit

Flashlights - One for each person in your household, plus at least one which is more like a lantern.

Battery Operated Radio

Batteries - Enough to operate all of your flashlights and other equipment for three days.

Tools - 1 gas wrench, 1 pair of pliers, 1 hammer, 2 screwdrivers, or an all in one with Phillips and straight ends, medium sized nails, work gloves.

First Aid Kit - These can be purchased almost anywhere and include bandages, first aid creme, small scissors and a few other notions. You can create one by taking part of your home needs and placing these in your earthquake kit. Or, if you prefer, purchase the kit that best suits you, or your family's needs. If possible, have someone in your household take a first aid class.

Extra blankets, stored in your earthquake kit.

Water - 2 gallons per person, per day

Food - 3 meals per person, per day

Animal Food - 3 day supply

Prescription Medication - the amount needed for 3 days

Emergency Shelter - Tent, or canvas covering. If you have a covered deck or gazebo, these make excellent shelters.

Eating Utensils - If you don't have camping type vessels, paper plates, napkins, lots of paper towels, plastic silverware. One large carving knife, large serving spoon, spatula, BBQ cooking utensils, an easy to use manual can opener and a bottle opener.

Porta-potty - If you don't have a water supply to your home, your toilet will not be functional, however, this problem can be solved by using plastic garbage bags. Just line the toilet with them, or if you can't be inside of your home, make a water closet of your own design outside.

Creature Comforts - At least one box of Kleenex, 3 rolls of toilet paper, food that is easy to make, stores well and is something you really enjoy eating. You can create a less stressful environment by imagining you are camping, or at a BBQ. A camp stove or gas grill can provide you with a place to cook most items and heat water, or a simple BBQ. Just remember to set aside some briquets for this future need. Waterless antibacterial hand cleaner will keep your hands clean and save on the water supply you've saved.

Automobile Earthquake Kit

If you commute to work, an earthquake kit in the truck of your car would be an excellent idea. It should include a sweater, a comfortable pair of walking shoes, water, some food and a flashlight.

Office Earthquake Kit

Water, good walking shoes and a nutrition bar or two.

School Earthquake Kit

Almost all elementary and middle schools already have plans in place for each child's needs in an emergency. Most often the parents are asked to send some nutritional food item and sometimes a blanket.

The Bonus Item: A cell phone in emergencies that affect phone service are wonderful to have. These handy devices can take some of the load off the telephone lines and may be able to keep your friends and family in close communication.


	The Seismic Safety Zone Preparedness Phase One "Before The Earthquake" What do you need to become prepared? If you're a person who camps regularly you may already be very close to total preparedness. While there are basic needs, you can add as many items as you would like to, so that you will be quite comfortable, when need arises. Basic Home Earthquake Kit Flashlights - One for each person in your household, plus at least one which is more like a lantern. Battery Operated Radio Batteries - Enough to operate all of your flashlights and other equipment for three days. Tools - 1 gas wrench, 1 pair of pliers, 1 hammer, 2 screwdrivers, or an all in one with Phillips and straight ends, medium sized nails, work gloves. First Aid Kit - These can be purchased almost anywhere and include bandages, first aid creme, small scissors and a few other notions. You can create one by taking part of your home needs and placing these in your earthquake kit. Or, if you prefer, purchase the kit that best suits you, or your family's needs. If possible, have someone in your household take a first aid class. Extra blankets, stored in your earthquake kit. Water - 2 gallons per person, per day Food - 3 meals per person, per day Animal Food - 3 day supply Prescription Medication - the amount needed for 3 days Emergency Shelter - Tent, or canvas covering. If you have a covered deck or gazebo, these make excellent shelters. Eating Utensils - If you don't have camping type vessels, paper plates, napkins, lots of paper towels, plastic silverware. One large carving knife, large serving spoon, spatula, BBQ cooking utensils, an easy to use manual can opener and a bottle opener. Porta-potty - If you don't have a water supply to your home, your toilet will not be functional, however, this problem can be solved by using plastic garbage bags. Just line the toilet with them, or if you can't be inside of your home, make a water closet of your own design outside. Creature Comforts - At least one box of Kleenex, 3 rolls of toilet paper, food that is easy to make, stores well and is something you really enjoy eating. You can create a less stressful environment by imagining you are camping, or at a BBQ. A camp stove or gas grill can provide you with a place to cook most items and heat water, or a simple BBQ. Just remember to set aside some briquets for this future need. Waterless antibacterial hand cleaner will keep your hands clean and save on the water supply you've saved. Automobile Earthquake Kit If you commute to work, an earthquake kit in the truck of your car would be an excellent idea. It should include a sweater, a comfortable pair of walking shoes, water, some food and a flashlight. Office Earthquake Kit Water, good walking shoes and a nutrition bar or two. School Earthquake Kit Almost all elementary and middle schools already have plans in place for each child's needs in an emergency. Most often the parents are asked to send some nutritional food item and sometimes a blanket. The Bonus Item: A cell phone in emergencies that affect phone service are wonderful to have. These handy devices can take some of the load off the telephone lines and may be able to keep your friends and family in close communication. \| home \| Mission Statement \| \|Safety Information\| \| Preparedness Phase One \| Preparedness Phase Two \| Preparedness Phase Three \| Making Contact \| News Article(s) \| \| Photo