72-hour kit and pocket kit

From the book «Seismic Mastery», chapter 39

💧 Water first

4 liters per person per day. For 72 hours and 4 people that's 48 liters: it won't fit in a backpack. Carry 2 liters per person and a way to purify water; keep the rest at home. And 72 hours is optimistic: several agencies now recommend two weeks at home.

🎒 The go-bag

Food your family will actually eat, can opener, headlamp, crank radio, power bank, first aid kit and your medication, N95 masks, gloves, whistle, cash in small bills, document copies and family photos. Never candles. Max 10–12 kg, by the exit.

🔑 The pocket kit

There's a 70% chance the quake catches you away from home. Always carry a whistle on your keychain, mini flashlight, mask, small power bank, medical card and cash. And keep closed shoes under your desk: walking out over glass in sandals is a sure injury.