Gunn High School's Student Newspaper
Surviving the next shake: Items to have in case of emergency
By Joseph Lin
Published on February 9, 2009 in Volume 45, Issue 5
Essentials:
  • Water purification kit
  • Can opener (non electric)
  • Blankets/sleeping bag
  • Tarps and rain ponchos
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Heavy gloves
  • Knife/razor blade
  • Tent
  • Camping stove
  • Axe, shovel, broom
  • Tool kit (screwdriver, pliers, hammer)

Useful to have in your car:
  • Emergency flares, triangle cones
  • Portable radio, flashlight and spare battery
  • Extra pair of house and car keys
  • Light sticks
  • Candles and matches
  • First aid
  • Water (one gallon per person per day, a week preferably.)
  • Food
  • Coil of rope
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