Earthquakes are caused of plate tectonics and faults across the Earth. Specifically in California a fault called the San Andrea's fault that later has been proven after many years that the earth quakes will continue and separating California and turning into an island. Many people have lost their lives to earthquakes because their not prepared.
- Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers, invented or solar charger these are the things that people need to survive. Earthquakes have been recorder since 1776. The largest recorded earthquake was in Chile 1960 May 22 magnitude 9.5. After that many people have to be prepared for this. My plan for an earthquake is to take my family to my uncles house.