so we don't mean to nag, but it's not hard! grab a couple neighbors and make a party out of it! How to Prep an Emergency Supply Kit Okay, okay, it's not a "superfun" topic, but here in NorCal, we all know earthquakes happen. Stop procrastinating, put this on your springtime To-Do list and prepare! We’ve included some amazon.com “cheats” to make it super simple. Be prepared to live on what’s in your kit for at least three days. Think: fresh water, food and hygiene. Put together one larger kit for your home, and smaller backpacks for your office and cars. Emergency Supply Kit Checklist For HOME (use a 30 gallon trash can $29, Home Depot, in a cool place, raised off the ground) WATER Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person; each person will need a gallon each day (Family of 4= 12 gallons of water). Also, remember food and water for pets! Check out LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, $19.79 on amazon.com FOOD Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food, check out Augason Farms 30-Day Emergency Food Storage Supply Pail (feeds a family of four for a week, storage life of 20 years!), $83.99 on amazon.com FIRST AID We like the “Always Prepared First Aid Medical Kit” on amazon.com for $22.99. It’s got all the basics you’ll need. OTHER ITEMS Lip balm Battery-powered radio, check out “iRonsnow IS-088 Dynamo” radio/flashlight/phone charger with handcrank/solar, $19.99 amazon.com Flashlight Extra batteries Wet-wipes/hand sanitizer Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Baby diapers/Formula Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation Paper towels, toilet paper Matches in a waterproof container Paper, pencil Feminine supplies Extra clothing Fire extinguisher Maps “To-Go” Kits for Office and Cars Stuff old backpacks with the following: Pair of sneakers/walking shoes Small First aid kit, we like “MediSpor 100-Piece First Aid Kit”, $19.99, amazon.com Bottled water Protein bars A few cans of food with opener Flashlight, extra batteries Extra clothes Tissue Street maps For more information, go to: www.bepreparedcalifonia.gov
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