The West Coast of USA and Canada are the most earthquake prone regions in the country. Residents of the area should be prepared for a damaging earthquake at any time.

Los Angles and San Francisco have had their share of large quakes, but more can be expected. Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland regions have so far escaped having any major quakes. Emergency organizations claim residents are overdue for a large quake. They should be prepared for a large earthquake at any time.

If a major earthquake should hit you should be prepared to be on your own for at least 48 hours. Food, medical help may not be available.

Every family should have at least one-person train in CPR and some First Aid until Emerecery Services can be supplied. Consider a family plan identifying an escape route, where to meet if routes are opened. What family members have cell phones, their numbers and who should you try to contact first.

Do you know where your shut offs are for gas, power and water? Do you know how to shut them off? Have you prepared an earthquake kit? If an earthquake should hit, you should be prepared to be on your own for at least 48 hours.

At home your First Aid Kit should consist of:

First Aid Kit and manual
Battery powered radio
A couple of warm blankets
Warm Jackets
Extra shoes, socks
Flashlight with extra batteries
Emergency food, can opener and water
Any essential medicines
Cash and credit cards

Most people just will not have a kit ready. In this case at least have a plastic container ready to go with a couple of blankets, a few jackets, socks and shoes. Place a First Aid Manual on top with a checklist of things you have ready but not packed. Really it