72-Hour Kit Supply List
According to Sci-Tech-Today.com, estimates of the chance of a magnitude 8.0 or greater earthquake hitting California in the next three decades have been raised from about 4.7% to 7%. Stated another way, the chance of an 8.0 or greater quake in California can be expected once every 494 years. Director of the Southern California Earthquake Center, Tom Jordan stated "We are fortunate that seismic activity in California has been relatively low over the past century. But we know that tectonic forces are continually tightening the springs of the San Andreas fault system, making big quakes inevitable."
Chose to be ready by preparing an emergency 72-hour kit, complete with the below listed recommendations.
Equipment
o Tube Tent
o Swiss Army Knife (with can opener)
o FM Radio with AAA Batteries
o Gasoline for Car
o Flares
o Warming Pads
o Notepad and Pen
o 60ft. Nylon Rope
o Whistle
o Pliers- for turning off utilities
o Duct Tape
o Dust Mask
o Leather Palm Working gloves
o Garbage Bags
o Flashlight and extra batteries
o Waterproof Matches
o 24-Hour Light sticks
o Backpack
Food and Water
o Food Bars
o MRE Food Pouches
o Snacks
o Juice/Protein Shakes- high protein/low sugar
o Water
Bedding/Clothing
o Poncho with Hood
o Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag
o Sleeping Pad
o Change of Clothes
o Cold Weather Gear
Personal Supplies/Medication
o Up-to Date Immunizations
o Medications
o Spare Eyeglasses
o Feminine Hygiene Products
o Hygiene Kit
o Toilet Paper
o First Aid Kit
o Hand Sanitizer
Personal Documents
o Contact Information & Pictures of Family/Friends
o Copies of Legal Docs (Birth Certificates, Vaccination Papers, etc.)
o Cash
o Maps
This list of recommended items is not necessarily comprehensive. Use it as a guideline to build a kit that meets the needs of you and your family.
Prepared by : LET Heather Fuquay
Media Release Date: March 11, 2015
* Lost Hills Sheriff's Station polices the Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village, and the unincorporated communities of Chatsworth Lake Manor, Malibu Lake, Topanga, and West Hills: For further information contact: Malibu / Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department 27050 Agoura Road Agoura, CA 91301 (818) 878-1808 Website: www.LostHills.lasd.org LASD HQ Text and Emails: http://www.Nixle.com http://nixle.com/lasd---malibulost-hills-station-los-angeles-county-sheriff/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostHillsSheriffsStation Twitter https://twitter.com/LHSLASD
