Here’s what to pack in your California earthquake preparedness kit

California authorities recommend signing up for an emergency alert system and keeping an emergency kit ready in case of a devastating earthquake. California residents can sign up for emergency alerts on their county’s website or download the MyShake mobile app. MyShake will alert affected Californians of any earthquake greater than 4.5 magnitude. Depending on the location of the person, the alert may arrive before the earthquake is felt. App users can also report and see nearby damage. Cal Fire recommends keeping a kit of essentials in a backpack, and having a three-day supply of food and water in a tub or wheeled trunk. Don’t forget baby formula if you need it, as well as food and water for your pet. You should also consider keeping variations of your emergency kit in different places, such as at home, at work and in your car, as you never know when an emergency will strike. Here’s a full breakdown of what to consider in general for of your emergency supplies or evacuation kits, according to Cal Fire, FEMA and the California Department of Public Health. What to put in your emergency kit: face masks or covers; Dust mask. A three-day supply of food and three gallons of water per person; Baby formula/diapers/bottles if needed Map with at least two evacuation routes Prescriptions or special medications; over-the-counter medications, such as pain relievers Change of clothing Extra glasses or contact lenses Personal care items Extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks First aid kit Battery-powered radio and extra batteries Sanitary supplies Copies of important documents in waterproof containers (IDs births, passports, etc.)Pet food and water Extra battery or cell phone chargers Whistle Plastic wrap and duct tape Wet wipes, trash bags Non-sparking wrench or utility shut-off pliers Can opener Cash and change Paper and pencil Here are other items , which you can take with you: Valuables Family photos and other memorabilia Personal computers or hard drives Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person Fire extinguisher Matches in a waterproof container Books, games, puzzles or other things for your children Nabo Utensils or paper cups, plates and towels Tent Compass Rain gear Signal torch Scissors Tweezers What type of food should I put in my emergency kit? What do I need for my first aid kit? The California Department of Public Health recommends these items. At least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Protein or fruit bars Cereals or muesli Peanut butter Dried fruit Nuts Crackers Canned juices Non-perishable pasteurized milk High-energy foods Comfort/stress foods Here are the items for your first aid kit Two pairs sterile gloves Sterile dressings to stop bleeding Antibiotic soap and wipes for disinfection Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection Burn ointment to prevent infection Band-aids of various sizes Eye wash solution Eye thermometer Medicines you take every day with a prescription (check expiration dates) Prescribed by prescription medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies Medication pipette Over-the-counter medications (aspirin or other pain relievers, diarrhea medications) KCRA participated in this give back