This writer has put together a really excellent article on preparing an easy earthquake survival kit – I certainly hadn’t thought about all of these items:

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Today we’re gonna talk about what you should keep handy in an earthquake survival kit if you live in a place that has earthquakes. You could keep this bag in your car but just make sure you have it where you could get to it if you get more than just some rumblings:

Earthquake survival kit list

• A good backpack/duffel bag

• Electronics

  • A flashlight for each person
  • A way to charge your phone
    • Small car jump starter box
    • Small solar panel
    • AA battery charger/USB device
  • Handheld ham radio
  • Solar lantern

• Clothing

  • A change of clothes
  • Neck Gaiter for each person
  • A hat or watch cap for each person
  • A pair of heavy gloves like masonry gloves
  • Poncho and liner

• Water/Food

  • Carry some freaking water!
  • Water Filter
  • A compact stove and pot
  • Survival food (like GORP)
  • A P38 can opener
  • Aluminum foil

• Basic survival items

  • A good knife
  • A way to start a fire
  • Way to signal (whistle)
  • A REAL Emergency blanket

• Emergency Documents

  • Detailed map of your town
  • Ham radio repeater info for your area
  • Copies of ID cards

• Hygiene/Medical items

  • Toilet paper
  • Liquid soap
  • Basic First Aid Kit – this one is a good example but look at how much weight/space you want to allocate.
  • Chlotrimazole. Not only is it good for foot fungus, it’s immensely helpful for crotch rot if you find yourself several days in a wet environment, which, as I found in Central America, can make you combat ineffective (or able to walk). It can also be used for some girly-problems.
  • Glasses if you need them.
  • Medicines you need.
  • Sunscreen. Definitely get a small container of sunscreen in case you’re outside for a while.
  • Girly stuff. No idea there but you’ll need something.
  • Baby wipes and talcum powder
  • A couple of tough garbage bags

• Cash

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