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Earthquake preparedness thread - post your suggestions or questions

Another year of silence from the Pacific Subduction Zone. I love Washington, but we’re about 100 years overdue for a 9.0+ that historically happens every 400 years or so.
 
Anyone else refresh their kit in light of the Alaska quake? Not that it's related, but a definite reminder of what's in store.
 
LakeMerrit said:
Anyone else refresh their kit in light of the Alaska quake? Not that it's related, but a definite reminder of what's in store.
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Excellent question! I've prepared our household but then I do work in Emergency Services.

Its not difficult to prepare yourself and your home for the upcoming event(s). Do not assume that police and fire will be available when you need them. They will be handling more calls then they have staffing.

Be self sufficient for 72 hours.
Talk to the kids about a meeting spot if there is no mobile service.
Prepare to not being able to drive the car due to traffic jams.
know how to shut off the natural gas line into your home. Have a wrench or spanner near the shut-off valve.

Please think about the possible scenario. Don't be a victim. Be prepared and be able to assist others.
 
Shopping list for an emergency bag: (total cost: $1,269.34)

All of this should fit into the 5.11 bag listed (or similar size bag of your choice).

Some of the first aid is extra.

This is designed for 2-4 people for 3 days.


Casio Men's G-Shock AWGM100-1ACR Tough Solar Atomic Sport Watch

Athlon Optics Midas Roof Prism UHD Binoculars

Darn Tough Vermont Men's Merino Wool Micro-Crew Light Cushion Hiking Socks

5.11Tactical RUSH72 Military Backpack, Molle Bag Rucksack Pack, 55 Liter Large, Style 58602

Titan 620 LB SurvivorCord Paracord [w/Free Ebooks] | Patented 550 Parachute Cord with Integrated Fishing Line, Waxed-Jute Tinder, and Utility Wire. Developed for U.S. Military Special Operations.


Titan 620 LB SurvivorCord Paracord [w/Free Ebooks] | Patented 550 Parachute Cord with Integrated Fishing Line, Waxed-Jute Tinder, and Utility Wire. Developed for U.S. Military Special Operations.

VITCHELO V800 Headlamp Flashlight with White and Red LED Lights. Super Bright Head Light & Waterproof. 3 AAA Batteries Included Best for Trail Running Jogging Camping Hiking Hunting Reading Mechanic

Epica Digital Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Radio, Flashlight, Smartphone Charger with NOAA Certified Weather Alert & Cable-ONE Cable Does All


LEATHERMAN - Skeletool Lightweight Multitool with Combo Knife and Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Cool White 500 Lumens AA LED Flashlight


3M - 8516 N95 Nuisance Acid Gas Disposable Respirator (10 per box)

CLC Custom Leathercraft 124M Workright Flex Grip Work Gloves, Shrink Resistant, Improved Dexterity, Tough, Stretchable, Excellent Grip

Seventh Generation Thick & Strong Free and Clear Baby Wipes Refill, Pack of 6 (Total 384 Count)

Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel 2 oz (Pack of 12)

First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit, Soft Case

CLIF BAR - Energy Bars - White Chocolate Macadamia - (2.4 Ounce Protein Bars, 18 Count)

UST Survival Blanket/Tarp 2.0 with Windproof and Waterproof Material for Emergency, Camping, Hiking and Outdoors

Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System

Survivor Filter Collapsible Canteens (33oz) 2 Pack (2L Total) - Durable Carabiners and Handles. Squeeze Water Through a Filter or Use as Water Bottles. Light and BPA Free.

Esbit 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep

Uco Stormproof Matches

Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus neutralizing tablets - Portable Drinking Water Treatment for Camping, Emergency Preparedness, Hurricanes, Storms, Survival, and Travel (50 Tablets)

6 Yard 2 Inch Width Fabric Reflective Webbing Green for Sew On

Suunto Mcb Nh Mirror Compass

Black Diamond Spot Headlamp

Dynarex Antiseptic Wipe Benzalkonium BZK First Aid Wipes 100/Box

D&H Medical 24 Bulk Pack Gauze Stretch Bandage Roll, 4 Inch X 4 Yards FDA Approved, Used for Wound Care, Easy To Use Cotton Ply Rolled Hand Wrap Dressing Ankles & Knees. Add To First Aid Supplies.

Adventure Medical Kits Sol Survival Blanket, Two Person, 3.2-Ounce (pack Of 2)

SureFire PLR Stiletto Multi-Output Rechargeable Pocket LED Flashlight

Benchmade - Bushcrafter 162 Fixed Outdoor Survival Knife Made in USA

BaoFeng UV-5R UHF VHF Dual Band Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie with 5 Earpieces + 1 Programming Cable, 5 Pack
 
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Emergency Potable Water Supply

This may or may not be hard to implement with an earthquake, but it could be a life saver. We used it for the PG&E party last week.
 

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The 4.5 we just had was fun. LOL, I didn't even get out of bed for that one.

I posted a thread a few days back with questions about portable solar panels and didn't get much traction. Anybody in here have any experience using them? Something like:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...rport+21w+solar+charger&qid=1570655332&sr=8-3

I have a great 14k mAh battery I use to jump cars and stuff, and it has all kinds of ports I can charge devices with off the grid, but would love to know more about what the solar charging experience is like for that kind of thing.
 
Eldritch said:
The 4.5 we just had was fun. LOL, I didn't even get out of bed for that one.

I posted a thread a few days back with questions about portable solar panels and didn't get much traction. Anybody in here have any experience using them? Something like:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...rport+21w+solar+charger&qid=1570655332&sr=8-3

I have a great 14k mAh battery I use to jump cars and stuff, and it has all kinds of ports I can charge devices with off the grid, but would love to know more about what the solar charging experience is like for that kind of thing.
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I have one. I used it while camping in Hawaii for 2 weeks. I'd leave it to charge the power bank during the day then charge my cell phone at night. Worked well but took a whole day to charge 25% of the power bank.
 
mrzuzzo said:
I have one. I used it while camping in Hawaii for 2 weeks. I'd leave it to charge the power bank during the day then charge my cell phone at night. Worked well but took a whole day to charge 25% of the power bank.
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Right on. That is some of the info I am trying to get. Do you know what the wattage on your guy is or what the MAh on the battery bank is?
 
Watched the Lima Prieta 30th anniversary deal last night.

Some hero’s for sure. Some good info beyond that.
I am barely prepared for a week. Need to update my plan. A bit.
 
What a great thread. I just purchased two backpacks, for the Wife and I, to use as emergency bug out bags. I am going to forgo those uber expensive meal kits. I was at the supermarket and was reading the expiration date on various packaged foods. Things like Rice A Roni, Knorrs rice dishes have sell by dates of 3-2021. You can save a boatload of money by buying things off the supermarket shelves.

Lots of great advice in this thread.
 
V4 said:
Recent earthquakes
earthquake.usgs.gov
Time Magnitude Location
14 minutes ago 3.6 Greater Los Angeles area, California
35 minutes ago 5.1 Greater Los Angeles area, California
1 hour ago 3.6 Greater Los Angeles area, California

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It's been over 5-1/2 years, so I guess it was your imagination. :laughing

I did the best thing I could do, in regards to earthquakes, I moved to the safest (from earthquakes) big city in California. :twofinger
 
Thought I'd bump this since today is the anniversary of the Loma Prieta quake
 
Necro-thread raising for awareness.

Hayward Fault simulation @ magnitude 7 originating in San Pablo Bay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcbK0qGuOsY

This does not include the connecting Rodgers Creek Fault, nor the Maacama Fault. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaca...r_California_faults_and_ages_of_volcanics.png

Geologically, the Hayward Fault is on a 140-150 cycle, last event was in 1868. Doing basic math means that we're 9 years past the cusp and could get a major event any time.

On your marks, get set, ..... BOOM
 
It's very interesting that you post these years old links because I was coincidentally thinking in my executive meeting this afternoon about a large scale earthquake and the etiquette of stomping over our director to get to the door and exit the building.

I'm thinking of Michael Buffer...
 
Tell your director that you're going to be wearing Vibram-soled boots from now on and his corpse will have Vibram-patterned stomping marks unless he gets going with emergency preparedness... :D
 
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