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(Spanish) Recommend on Facebook Tweet ShareCompartir Stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies should include a first aid kit, survival kits for the home, automobile, and workplace, and emergency water and food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days.First Aid KitStore your first aid supplies in a tool box or fishing tackle box so they will be easy to carry and protected from water. Inspect your kit regularly and keep it freshly stocked. NOTE: Important medical information and most prescriptions can be stored in the refrigerator, which also provides excellent protection from fires.Drugs/MedicationsHydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect woundsAntibiotic ointmentIndividually wrapped alcohol swabsAspirin and non-aspirin tabletsPrescriptions and any long-term medications (keep these current)Diarrhea medicineEye dropsDressingsBandage stripsAce bandagesRolled gauzeCotton-tipped swabsAdhesive tape rollOther First Aid SuppliesFirst aid bookScissorsTweezersThermometerBar soapTissuesSunscreenPaper cupsPocket knifeSmall plastic bagsSafety pinsNeedle and threadInstant cold packs for sprainsSanitary napkinsSplinting materialsSurvival Kit for Your HomeAssemble a survival kit for your home with the following items:Tools and suppliesax, shovel, broomscrewdriver, pliers, hammer, adjustable wrenchrope for towing or rescueplastic sheeting and tapeItems for safety and comfortsturdy shoes that can provide protection from broken glass, nails, and other debrisgloves (heavy and durable for cleaning up debris)candleswaterproof matcheschange of clothingknifegarden hose (for siphoning and firefighting)tentrecreational supplies for children and adultsblankets or sleeping bagsportable radio, flashlight, and extra batteriesessential medications and eyeglassesfire extinguisher -- multipurpose, dry chemical typefood and water for petstoilet tissuecashSurvival Kit for Your AutomobileAssemble a survival kit for your automobile with the following items. Storing some of these supplies in a small bag or backpack will make them more convenient to carry if you need to walk.BlanketsBottled waterChange of clothesCoins for telephone callsFire extinguisher -- multipurpose, dry chemical typeFirst aid kit and manualEmergency signal device (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.)Flashlight with fresh batteriesFood (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)GlovesLocal map and compassRope for towing, rescue, etc.Paper and pencilsPremoistened towelettesPrescription medicinesBattery-operated radio with fresh batteriesSmall mirror for signalingToilet tissueTools (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc.)Whistle for signalingJumper cablesDuct tapeSurvival Kit for Your WorkplaceAssemble a survival kit for the workplace with the following supplies:Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)Bottled waterJacket or sweatshirtPair of sturdy shoesFlashlight with fresh batteriesBattery-operated radio with fresh batteriesEssential medicationsBlanketSmall first aid kitExtra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solutionWhistle or other signaling device Disasters & Severe Weather Earthquakes Extreme Heat Floods Hurricanes Landslides Tornadoes Tsunamis Volcanoes Wildfires Winter Weather Language:English Español (Spanish) File Formats Help:How do I view different file formats (PDF, DOC, PPT, MPEG) on this site? 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Stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. These supplies should include a first aid kit, survival kits for the home, automobile, and workplace, and emergency water and food. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days.
Store your first aid supplies in a tool box or fishing tackle box so they will be easy to carry and protected from water. Inspect your kit regularly and keep it freshly stocked. NOTE: Important medical information and most prescriptions can be stored in the refrigerator, which also provides excellent protection from fires.
Assemble a survival kit for your home with the following items:
Assemble a survival kit for your automobile with the following items. Storing some of these supplies in a small bag or backpack will make them more convenient to carry if you need to walk.
Assemble a survival kit for the workplace with the following supplies: