Preparing for An Earthquake
There are a number of different things you can do to help prepare yourself in the event of an earthquake:
Firstly, it is a good idea to choose a family reunion location ahead of time. As well as your home, pick a public location if your home is not accessible or safe.
Fill out the 'Emergency Contact Plan' form in this application to store this information where you will always have it..
Nominate a long distance relative or family friend to contact, and verify that contact number is stored in your phone.
In order to be prepared for an earthquake, it's a good idea to prepare a storage kit that will help you stay safe until you can be rescued. You can use our checklist feature to prepare your kit. Your selections will be saved.
Some general notes on survival kits:
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Store your kit near an exit route
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Ensure family members know where kit is
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Keep emergency supplies in easy to carry kit (a pack or shoulder bag)
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Ensure extra medication is available
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Rotate your food supply to ensure it is fresh. Pick non-perishable items and always check the items in your kit for expiry dates.
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Select high energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, etc; Avoid foods that will increase thirst. (Chips, Pretzels, etc
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Change water every six months to a year as packaging can leech into the water and the water can become stale.
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Batteries have a shelf life. Check the packaging on the batteries to see how long before they need to be changed. Note that rechargeable batteries are not recommended for your kit because they lose their charge quickly.