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72-hour Earthquake Kit
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Poster Contest
Suggested for 72-hour Earthquake Safety
Kit
Information Supplied by University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Laboratory
call Diane dePolo - 775.784-4976
- Flashlight and radio with batteries
- First aid kit
- First aid kit for animals
- Links to animal disaster preparedness information from
Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS):
Dog | Cats | Birds | Horses |
Companion Animals
- Emergency Instructions
Waterproof page with phone numbers (don't forget an out-of-state contact person),
where and how to turn off utilities, and post earthquake meeting place.
- Three-day Supply of Food
Choose food that does not require refrigeration.
Date all food items
Write out menu for each day
- Suggested foods (1/2 pound per person daily)
Canned tuna, canned beans, n0onfat dry mile, canned juices, crackers, powdered juice
mixes, graham crackers, dried apricots, peanut butter, granola bars, and pet food
- Bedding
Sleeping bags or blankets
- Plastic sheet or tarp
Infant supplies if necessary
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- Personal supplies
CASH
Toiletries, books, paper and pencil, towel, games
- Fuel and light
Matches, candle, signal flare, canned heat (Sterno) and extra batteries
- Clothing
One Change per person
- Other
WATER and water purification tablets
Chlorine bleach
Medicine dropper
- Place pack in convenient place known to ALL family members.
Keep a smaller version in the trunk of your car.
- Keep items in airtight bags.
- Change stored water every three months. Check and rotate food
every six months. Mark Schedules for changes on your calendar.
- Re-think kit once a year
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