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Are you ready for the next big earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area? Here's what to pack in an earthquake preparedness kit and how residents can plan ahead.

Ready for the ‘Big One’? What you need now to prepare for an earthquake Here are the three actions you have to do before you face a disaster. You can build an emergency preparedness kit ...

Emergency supplies to have if you live in an earthquake-prone area Emergency whistle Vinci says, “Always have a whistle. You can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help.” ...

Emergency supplies to have if you live in an earthquake-prone area Emergency whistle Vinci says, “Always have a whistle. You can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help.” ...

If you're waking up to the need to have some earthquake emergency supplies always near at hand, Harbor Freight sells a lot of useful stuff at reasonable prices.

Emergency supplies to have if you live in an earthquake-prone area Emergency whistle Vinci says, “Always have a whistle. You can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help.” ...

Emergency supplies to have if you live in an earthquake-prone area Emergency whistle Vinci says, “Always have a whistle. You can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help.” ...

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

Emergency supplies to have if you live in an earthquake-prone area Emergency whistle Vinci says, “Always have a whistle. You can blow a whistle a lot longer than you can yell for help.” ...

Erica Arteseros, NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams) Coordinator for the San Francisco Fire Department gave us an idea of what you need to pack in your earthquake kit.