MamasHealth.com Home Earthquake Help After an earthquake Be prepared Earthquake supplies Other links Email Mama Hurricane help Tornado help	Emergency Earthquake Supplies It is important to stock up now on emergency supplies that can be used after an earthquake. Store enough supplies to last at least 3 days. First Aid Kit Store your first aid supplies in a tool box or fishing tackle box so they will be easy to carry and protected from water. Inspect your kit regularly and keep it freshly stocked. Drugs/Medications Hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect wounds Antibiotic ointment Individually wrapped alcohol swabs Aspirin and non-aspirin tablets Prescriptions and any long-term medications. Important medical information and most prescriptions can be stored in the refrigerator, which also provides excellent protection from fires. Diarrhea medicine Eye drops Dressings Bandage strips Ace bandages Rolled gauze Cotton-tipped swabs Adhesive tape roll Other First Aid Supplies First aid book Scissors Tweezers Thermometer Bar soap Tissues Sunscreen Paper cups Pocket knife Small plastic bags Safety pins Needle and thread Instant cold packs for sprains Sanitary napkins Splinting materials Survival Kit for Your Home Tools and supplies ax, shovel, broom screwdriver, pliers, hammer, adjustable wrench rope for towing or rescue plastic sheeting and tape Items for safety and comfort sturdy shoes that can provide protection from broken glass, nails, and other debris gloves (heavy and durable for cleaning up debris) candles waterproof matches change of clothing knife garden hose (for siphoning and firefighting) tent recreational supplies for children and adults blankets or sleeping bags canned food portable radio, flashlight, and extra batteries essential medications and eyeglasses fire extinguisher -- multipurpose, dry chemical type food and water for pets toilet tissue cash Survival Kit for Your Automobile Assemble a survival kit for your automobile with the following items. Blankets Bottled water Change of clothes Coins for telephone calls Fire extinguisher -- multipurpose, dry chemical type First aid kit and manual Emergency signal device (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.) Flashlight with fresh batteries Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.) Gloves Local map and compass Rope for towing, rescue, etc. Paper and pencils Premoistened towelettes Prescription medicines Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries Small mirror for signaling Toilet tissue Tools (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc.) Whistle for signaling Jumper cables Duct tape Survival Kit for Your Workplace Assemble a survival kit for the workplace with the following supplies: Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.) Bottled water Jacket or sweatshirt Pair of sturdy shoes Flashlight with fresh batteries Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries Essential medications Blanket Small first aid kit Extra pair of eyeglasses and/or contact lens solution Whistle or other signaling device	Featured Book Advertise on MamasHealth.com Your product featured on MamasHealth.com
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