Our kit covers the needs that are common to every household. The rest depends on your particular circumstances, so we leave those to you. Your survival guide covers each one, and every delivery includes a short checklist for that month.
Food
The best food to eat in a disaster is what you're already familiar with. It also needs replacing more often than other items we include. Our food storage guide helps you build a plan that works for your family.
A kit for work or your car
Keep some supplies wherever you spend a lot of time away from home. Start with:
- Water and some food
- A first aid kit, and any medications you take
- A flashlight and batteries
- A phone charger
- Emergency rain gear and/or a blanket for warmth
Some supplies under your bed
Two things are most important here:
- An old pair of shoes, so broken glass doesn't cut your feet
- A flashlight, so you can see
Dust masks, a whistle, water, work gloves, and eye protection are good to have as well.
A tent, sleeping bags, and warm clothes
Many Portland households already own camping gear, so we don't include these items in our kits. If your home isn't safe to sleep in, your own gear will keep you far more comfortable than a car or a public shelter. Stash some warm clothes you rarely wear next to your supplies too. The mylar sleeping bag and blanket in our kit work best supplementing real bedding rather than replacing it.
If you need to buy camping gear, try Next Adventure or Foster Outdoors; both offer used gear and their employees can help you with the buying process.
Furniture fasteners, glasses, prescriptions, diapers, pet food, etc.
Not everyone needs these, but they matter a lot to the people who do. You don't have to handle them all at once. Questions about what is or isn't in the kit? Email ari@pdxquakeprep.com.