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EMERGENCY SUPPLIES LIST |
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Stocking up now on emergency supplies can add to
your safety and comfort during and after an earthquake. Store enough supplies
for at least three days:
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Safety and Comfort |
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Water -- 1 gallon per person per |
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Sturdy Shoes |
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day (a week's supply of water is |
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Heavy gloves for clearing debris |
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preferable) |
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Candles and matches |
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Water purification kit |
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Light sticks |
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First aid kit, freshly stocked |
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Change of clothing |
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First aid book |
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Knife or razor blades |
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Food |
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Garden hose for siphoning and |
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Can opener (non-electric) |
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firefighting |
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Blankets or sleeping bags |
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Tent |
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Portable radio, flashlight and spare |
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Communication kit: paper, pens,
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batteries |
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stamps |
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Essential medications |
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Extra pair of eyeglasses |
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Cooking |
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Extra pair of house and car keys |
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Plastic knives, forks, spoons |
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Fire extinguisher -- A-B-C type |
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Paper plates and cups |
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Food, water, and restraint (leash
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil |
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carrier) for pets |
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Camping stove for outdoor cooking |
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Cash and change |
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(caution: before using fire to cook,
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Baby supplies: formula, bottle, |
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make sure there are no gas leaks; |
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pacifier, soap and baby powder, |
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never use charcoal indoors) |
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clothing, blankets, baby wipes, |
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disposable diapers, canned food |
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Tools and Supplies |
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and juices. |
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Axe, shovel, broom |
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Adjustable wrench for turning off
gas |
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Sanitation Supplies |
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Tool kit including a screwdriver,
pliers |
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Large plastic trash bags for |
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and a hammer |
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waste; tarps and rain ponchos |
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Coil of 1/2" rope |
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Large trash cans |
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Plastic tape, staple gun and sheeting |
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Bar soap and liquid detergent |
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for window replacement |
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Shampoo |
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Bicycle |
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Toothpaste and toothbrushes |
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City map |
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Feminine hygiene supplies |
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Toilet paper |
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Household bleach |
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