Checklist
Survival Kit Checklist
Following is a list of important items for an earthquake survival kit to help keep you safe, healthy, and comfortable in the event of an earthquake.
Essentials
- Water – 72 hour supply (2 litres per person)
- First aid kit
- Extra medication
- Extra pair of eye glasses or contacts
- Battery operated AM/FM radio
- Extra batteries
- Flashlight
- Solar blankets or sleeping bags
- Whistle
Food
- Canned or other non-perishable foods (72 hour supply)
- Pet food (if applicable)
- Non-electric can opener
- Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
- Paper towels
- Cooking supplies (camping stove or grill)
- Fuel for cooking equipment
- Aluminum foil
Hygiene
- Toilet paper
- Zipper seal bags for waste disposal
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Feminine hygiene supplies
- Pre-moistened towelettes
- Disinfectant
- Liquid detergent
- Deodorant
- Change of clothes
- Household bleach
- Large plastic trash bags (for trash waste, water protection, ground cloth)
Others
- Fire Extinguisher
- A copy of important documents (insurance papers and identification)
- A list of important phone numbers
- Cash or traveler’s checks, in case banks are closed in the days following an earthquake
- Knife (Swiss Army knife)
- Candles
- Waterproof matches
- Pen and paper
- Cane
Infants
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Bottles and formula
- Health and vaccination records
Pets
- Portable carrier or crate
- Combination food and water dish
- Kitty litter and box
- Favourite treat or toy
- Current colour photographs
- Extra leashes
- Health and vaccination records
- Supply of regular medicines
- Blanket, towels or pet bed
- Clean-up materials