Living in the Ring of Fire my whole life, keep the shoes, helmet, and emergency bag by the bed too so you can run quickly in case of earthquake/tsunami/ edit: volcanic eruption
I’m not sure if its common, but definitely sensible.
Shoes by the bed for broken glass
Helmet to protect from falling furniture
Loud emergency whistle in your day bag and at another home.
Respirator so you don’t breathe in volcanic glass if there’s an eruption.
I’ve seen some people recommend a prybar like this and a battery-powered cutting tool in case you need to free yourself from inside the building. Door and window frames could shift and might get stuck, even if the building is still standing.
Living in the Ring of Fire my whole life, keep the shoes, helmet, and emergency bag by the bed too so you can run quickly in case of earthquake/tsunami/ edit: volcanic eruption
That makes the most sense to me.
On a side note, I hadn’t even considered a helmet. Is that common in earthquake-prone areas?
I’m not sure if its common, but definitely sensible.
Shoes by the bed for broken glass Helmet to protect from falling furniture Loud emergency whistle in your day bag and at another home. Respirator so you don’t breathe in volcanic glass if there’s an eruption.
I’ve seen some people recommend a prybar like this and a battery-powered cutting tool in case you need to free yourself from inside the building. Door and window frames could shift and might get stuck, even if the building is still standing.