Everyone knows one day Southern California could experience “The Big One.”  What if they had a 7.8 or larger quake, such as the one that recently devastated China’s Sichuan Province?  The USGS has issued a 312 page report describing such a scenario.  While California might be better prepared than China, with its building codes and emergency response resources, that shouldn’t let anyone off the hook.  Individuals and their families must be prepared.  An earthquake equal to or greater than the 1994 Northridge quake is nothing to trifle with.

            Concern over quakes isn’t limited to California though.  With April’s 5.2 tremor in Eastern Illinois, those in the nation’s mid section are once again aware of the potential damage and dangers from a big quake in the New Madrid area.

            The advice of one search and rescue expert is that you don't get under anything during an earthquake that could crush you.  Get beside that large object in what he calls the Triangle of Life.  Click here to read his vital earthquake tips.

            QuakeKare recommends having more than the standard three days worth of emergency supplies to survive a quake's aftermath.  Being ready for two weeks without electricity and water would be best.  They recommend having lighting that doesn’t depend solely on batteries.  QuakeKare has such lighting and other supplies available.

            One of QuakeKare’s most popular emergency survival kits is their 4 Person Delux Emergency Survival Kit.  Its supplies will get you through 72 hours.  QuakeKare has plenty of additional supplies and kit accessories to meet your needs.  When you click on their logo below, you’ll see the Emergency Survival Kit category near the top of the home page.  When you click on that, you’ll see the 4 Person kit and several others at already discounted prices.

            You can’t see an earthquake coming like you can see storms or tornadoes.  Why take chances?  Be prepared.