Three Day Survival Kit

• Water- 1 gallon per person per day, preferably one week. Store in air tight containers and replace it every six months.
• Water Purification kit. Iodine tablets or chlorine bleach (eight drops per gallon to purify water if necessary).
• First aid kit – with bandages and disinfectants.
• Food. Enough for 72 hours, preferably one week.
• Food for pets
• Can opener (non-electric)
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Portable radio. Most telephones will be out of order or limited to emergency use. The radio will be your best source of information.
• Flashlight and spare batteries. Keep flashlights beside your bed and in several other locations. CAUTION: DO NOT use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are certain there are no gas leaks.
• Essential medications
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Fire extinguishers. Your fire extinguisher should be suitable for all types of fires. Teach all family members how to use it.
• Cash
• Sturdy shoes
• Heavy gloves
• Candles (only after checking that there are no gas leaks)
• Light sticks
• Extra change of clothing and shoes
• Knife and razor
• Tent
• Camping stove or barbecue. CAUTION: Ensure there are no gas leaks before you use any kind of fire as a cooking source and never use charcoal indoors.
• Axe, shovel, broom, hand saw
• Adjustable or pipe wrench for turning off gas and water.
• Rope, tape, staple gun
• Baby supplies. Have at least a week’s supply of medications and food for infants and those with special needs.
• Soap
• Waterless hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• City map
• Sand bags (may be picked up at the Redwood City Corporation Yard)