Time to Check Your Earthquake Preparedness
August 24, 2011
Folks on the East Coast had a shock yesterday - a 5.8 earthquake centered in Virginia. It was a reminder that I needed to check my earthquake preparedness. With our Southern California region experiencing a lull in earthquake activity it is easy to let one's preparedness slide.
Time to check the batteries in your flashlights. There are now many flashlights on the market that you either wind or shake and these may be good pieces of equipment for your earthquake supply kit.
Is your water supply adequate? It is recommended that you have on hand a week's supply of 1 gallon per person per day .
Are your first aid supplies easily available? Do they contain gauze, antiseptics, etc.
If you have a baby, do you have formula, clothing, blankets, food and diapers?
A good site for an emergency supplies checklist is the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. http://www.oes.ca.gov/
Folks on the East Coast had a shock yesterday - a 5.8 earthquake centered in Virginia. It was a reminder that I needed to check my earthquake preparedness. With our Southern California region experiencing a lull in earthquake activity it is easy to let one's preparedness slide.
Time to check the batteries in your flashlights. There are now many flashlights on the market that you either wind or shake and these may be good pieces of equipment for your earthquake supply kit.
Is your water supply adequate? It is recommended that you have on hand a week's supply of 1 gallon per person per day .
Are your first aid supplies easily available? Do they contain gauze, antiseptics, etc.
If you have a baby, do you have formula, clothing, blankets, food and diapers?
A good site for an emergency supplies checklist is the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. http://www.oes.ca.gov/
posted by shirley harry at 8:52 AM
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