Earthquake emergency kit: 6.4 magnitude California quake prep reminder

The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that rocked the coastline in Northern California Tuesday morning causing some gas leaks and property damage is a reminder of how important it is for every Californian to have an earthquake emergency supply kit.

A basic emergency supply kit should include the following items. Store them in plastic bins or duffel bags in a place where they are easy to grab in an emergency. If you can, keep a kit at home, work and in your car.

Here's what you need to start:

These are also important items to add to your kit based on your individual situation:

Keep your emergency kit in good shape by storing it properly:

Here are the best places to store your disaster kit:

Bonus tips:

For more information, visit https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit.

Source: Department of Homeland Security

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