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Are You Prepared? Your Earthquake Preparation Supply Checklist

By Michael Jacobs

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March 11, 2011 05:13 AM

Are You Prepared? Your Earthquake Preparation Supply Checklist

Our thoughts and prayers are with Japan as news from that country dominates the media today. On a practical note, as we prepare for changing our clocks for daylight savings time this weekend in addition to checking/changing smoke detector batteries, I am providing this basic earthquake preparation supply checklist for your home, car and office. Feel free to include any additional items I may have missed.

It's not a question of if but when an earthquake will hit our area

Flashlights
Batteries and transistor/hand crank radio
A-B-C rated fire extinguisher
Cash
Bottled water -- three to five days worth
Adequate supply of canned/non-perishable food --- three to five days worth
Non-electric can opener
Warm clothes
Sturdy shoes
Any medication you may need
Pet food

Are You Prepared? Your Earthquake Preparation Supply Checklist

If you need any information regarding Pasadena, the San Gabriel Valley or the northeast foothill communities in the city of Los Angeles, contact Michael Jacobs at 818.516.4393 or michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

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Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities

Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

Michael - A few years ago one of sons gave me a five gallon can labeled "Earthquake Emergency Kit" and it is filled with enough supplies and equipment to last for a week. I have replenished batteries and power bars--also keep several gallons of water beside it--if I have access to my walk-in closet I'll be fine. I'm prepared for "The Big One" but I hope it never comes.

Mar 11, 2011 06:09 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Norma --- what a nice gift from your son. It's true replenishment is necessary -- another great idea when we change our clocks twice a year. I'm with you in that I'm prepared but hoping I'll never have to use it in an emergency situation.

Mar 11, 2011 12:18 PM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening to you Michael

Michael, this here sure is a mighty fine blog post of basic tips you have wrote for folks to help them when an earthquake shows up to visit.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Mar 11, 2011 01:46 PM

Thanks, Dale --- actually this is applicable to any disaster. Best to be well-prepared.

Mar 11, 2011 02:05 PM

Laura Pearlman Broker Associate

Gold Crown Unlimited, llc - West Palm Beach, FL

Excellence Through Experience and Resourcefulness

Hi Michael, this is a really good list. What an unfortunate incident that makes us all think about what we should have just in case.... I so second you on the hand-crank radio! When we got hit with a few hurricanes right in row many years ago that hand-crank radio my dad had bought for me came in very handy. My heart goes out to everyone effected by this awful event. Laura

Mar 18, 2011 05:27 AM

Hi Laura, you are right disasters whether or not natural seem to provide the incentive to make sure we have things in order. You're lucky to have such a thoughtful Dad.

Mar 18, 2011 05:44 AM

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