As someone who lives in an earthquake-prone country, I immediately listed down these items.
A "GO Bag" or emergency kit for an earthquake should contain essential items to help you survive and be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours (three days) af...
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Survival and Safety Essentials
Personal, Hygiene & Comfort Items
Specific Needs
Survival and Safety Essentials
At least one gallon per person per day for several days (for drinking and sanitation). Consider purification tablets or non-scented chlorine bleach.
Purified Drinking Water
Ready-to-eat, high-energy, shelf-stable food that requires no preparation. Choose items with a long expiration date (e.g., granola bars, survival bars, trail mix).
Energy Bars / High-Calorie Rations
Several-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food. Include a manual can opener.
Canned Goods
Complete kit with bandages, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, gauze, medical tape, etc.
First Aid Kit | Supplies & Contents
At least a 7-day supply of prescription medications, non-prescription medicines (pain relievers, antacids, etc.), and a list of all medications/dosages.
Medicines You Should Keep in your Go Bag | Article - Unilab
In case of power outages at night
battery-operated/hand-cranked flashlight
For the flashlight and any other battery-operated items.
Extra Batteries
preferably a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert to receive emergency broadcast
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
To signal for help if trapped.
Whistles
To help filter contaminated air from debris and dust.
3M Reusable Respirators
To turn off utilities (gas, water).
dpnao Multitool Wrench 7 Tools/Pliers
Utility supplies: To secure belongings
3M Duct Tapes
Utility supplies: to shelter-in-place
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Trauma shears are specialized scissors with a blunt tip and a serrated edge, designed for emergency use to quickly and safely cut through clothing, belts, and tough materials to access a patient's injury without causing further harm.
7.5" Medical EMT Trauma Scissors Fluoride
To have a decent place to sleep while camping out of the house/infrastructure while inspections are still on-going
Camping Tent
Invest on a heavy-duty emergency bag that can withstand disasters and calamities
Emergency Bag
Copies of important family documents (ID, insurance policies, bank account records, medical information) in a waterproof, portable container or stored electronically on a secure device.
Fireproof Document Holder
Extra cash in small bills, as credit/debit systems and ATMs may be down.
Financial Preparedness/Extra Cash
Local paper maps in case GPS/electronic devices are non-functional.
The importance of emergency maps for public safety and emergency planning
Prepare an extra phone that’s always fully-charged
Smartphones in Disasters
For emergency charging, for communications
Anker Power Banks Philippines | Fast Charging Portable Chargers
Personal, Hygiene & Comfort Items
Moist towelettes, hand sanitizer, soap, toilet paper, toothbrush/toothpaste, feminine supplies.
Emergency Personal Hygiene Kit
To tie garbage bag for sanitation
Garbage Bag Ties
For personal sanitation and proper waste disposal
Garbage Bags
To provide comfort and warmth during these unstable and disorienting times
PREPARING CLOTHES FOR AN EMERGENCY DISASTER
For easy mobilization from one place to other
Sturdy Footwear
In case you have to camp out the house while the house is still under observation due to aftershocks, you need warmth on your feet for comfort.
Hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses/contact lenses and solution, mobility aids, etc.
Earthquake Preparedness Guide for Seniors, People With Disabilities
Pregnant Person's Earthquake GO Bag Essentials
• Hard Copy Prenatal Records
• 7- to 10-Day Supply of Prenatal Vitamins
• 7- to 10-Day Supply of All Prescription Medications
• Doctor-Approved OTC Medications (e.g., anti-nausea)
• Copies of ID and Heal...
Earthquake preparedness for pregnant people and families with infants
Food, water, leash, carrier, and copies of medical records for your pets.
