Disaster News Network:

Recent news has California emergency officials telling the public to use their common sense and remember earthquake preparedness tips. No matter where you live, work, or travel in California, the earthquake risk is there and you must be ready for it.

One issue earthquake experts are responding to is the upcoming TV miniseries "10.5," which depicts California being devastated by a magnitude 10.5 earthquake.

"The first step in being prepared (for earthquakes) is understanding that Hollywood's upcoming earthquake miniseries puts myth, fantasy, and entertainment before factual science," said Director of California's Office of Emergency Services (OES) Dallas Jones in a news release.

Earthquake scientists agree that the catastrophic damage depicted in the film is unrealistic, and say that not only are the fault lines in California unable to produce an earthquake of that magnitude, but also that the state's building codes are strict enough to ensure that mass collapses of buildings and bridges won't occur.

Yet the OES is taking the miniseries, which airs on NBC May 2 and 3, as an opportunity to remind the state's residents of how to prepare for and respond to earthquakes. "No matter where you live, work, or travel in California, the earthquake risk is there and you must be ready for it," said Jones.

The OES is also using another news event as a chance for preparedness reminders. Earlier this year, a University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) geophysicist predicted that a magnitude 6.4 or greater quake will hit southern California by September.

Maria Spears and Lauren David

Two San Francisco mothers, who have named themselves "Two Chicks Trying to Survive" have answered the call for earthquake preparedness. Lauren David and Maria Spears have created "The 911" emergency tub of first aid gear and survival items and "The 411" organization and information binder.

For a family of four, Lauren and Maria's Emergency "House Kit" will cost you $265. The "Kit-for-Two" runs $195. And their "Solo Kit" costs $165.

Each Customized Emergency Kit contains:

Food & Water

2400 Calorie Food Bars (4)
48 Water Pouches (12 per person)
Water Purification Tablets

First Aid Supplies

Alcohol Cleansing Pads
Sting Relief Medicated Pads
Soap Towelettes
Antiseptic Cleansing Wipes (sting free)
Antibiotic Ointment
First Aid / Burn Cream
Disposable Thermometers
Sterile Single Cotton-tipped Applicators
Tongue Depressors
Tweezers
Scissors
Safety Pins
Medical Tape
Ibuprofen Tablets
Non-aspirin Tablets
Aspirin Tablets
Sterile Abdominal Pads
Sterile Gauze Dressing Pads
Sterile Large Eye Pad
Emergency Blanket
Large Vinyl Exam Gloves
Triangular Bandage (sling)
Gauze Rolls
Reusable Hot and Cold Compress
Instant Cold Compress
First Aid Guide
Band-Aides (all sizes)

Hardware

Lantern & Batteries
Flashlights & Batteries
(Industrial Strength)
Radio & Batteries
(Industrial Strength)
Waterproof Matches
Whistle
Light Sticks
100 Hour Candle
Telephone
Rain Ponchos
Safety Vests
Goggles
Dust Masks
Can Opener
Utility Knife
Emergency Blankets
Work Gloves
Hand Warmers
Rope

Daily Hygiene Products

Tampax
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Comb
Soap
Razor

Disposable Supplies

Paper Plates
Paper Cups
Napkins
Utensils
Towelettes
Garbage Bags
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper

Toys

Games
Crayons
Coloring Books
Play Doh
Playing Cards

“The 411” Binder

Emergency Contact Information
Family Contact Information
Licenses & Registrations
Medical Information
Insurance Information
Financial Information
Emergency Tips
General Information
Family Plan

This week's heat is a reminder of October 1989 when the Loma Prieta Quake was unleashed. We hope this inspires our San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California audience to take advantage of "The 911 and 411" solutions Lauren and Maria have created.

If you are in San Francisco, look for them on Wednesday, May 12th at the Edgewood Live Fair. Theirs will be one of thirty-five unique boutiques at The Golden Gate Club in San Francisco's Historic Presidio. The Fair will take place from 10am-3pm. Lauren and Maria will be introducing their "Car Kit" for the first time at this fair.

To place your order online go to: KitsinCase.com

or

Send the "chicks" an email at: contact@kitsincase.com

Inspire & Be Inspired.

A fellow mom

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