In Bellevue we live where earthquakes happen. The risk of earthquakes can be radically reduced by strategically pre-placing useful supplies. Disaster supplies kits don't need to be full of gadgets, most of my supplies I've scavenged from things in my junk drawer and kitchen. Here's what I have where.

1. Hi! My name is Carol Dunn, I am an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with the City of Bellevue

2. February 28 was the 10th anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake. Earthquakes can cause less harm when more people are ready. I wanted to share what types of supplies I keep on hand.

3. When I gather disaster supplies together, I think to myself: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness Life: What is going to keep you healthy. Liberty: What supplies can give you freedom? Pursuit of Happiness: What can you store that will help you cope with the stress that comes with disaster. (This point is often underemphasized, but really can be the difference between a quick recovery and long term unhappiness.)

4. By gathering Disaster supplies you are pre-placing solutions to problems. Place them where you can reach them In your car-or, if you are car-free, your backpack. In your pockets or purse. Flashlight, Shoes & phone By your bed. In your cupboards or storage area.

5. Life: Water/Water filter/water purification tables (not w/iodine) Hand warmers, emergency blanket. Meds & list of prescription numbers (can’t see there) Easy to carry foods: bars Soap, sanitizer, plastic bags (if no toilet). First Aid supplies Fire extinguisher Liberty Change of shoes Eye protection Work gloves Duct Tape Inverter that plugs into car flashlights Maps Pursuit of Happiness Contact numbers of school/neighbors/out of area contact Chocolate, Hezelnut spread Games, clay Stuff my car: Believe it or not, most of that stuff fits into the backpack there. It is one of my kids ones that I recycled—it has wheels, which is nice.

7. Clean water is really important, I’ve got multiple ways to get water. Household bleach (6 drops per gallon) Pot/stove to boil water (over a minute) Water bottles Water purification ‘gadgets’ Water heater (Turn it off first, then drain from faucet at bottom.)

8. We all fill our pockets and bags with things we will need during the day. Isn’t expensive, heavy or hard to include things useful if something happens that is totally unexpected. Hand warmers, emergency blanket, plastic bags. Key chain: whistle, light, can opener. Smart phone: (light, maps, weather contacts, txt messaging, internet+apps) Thumb-drive with emergency info Food bar Meds/prescription list Food bar. Because I am a true preparedness geek, I have water purification tablets (good for water and sanitizing surfaces)

9. Want more information? Please feel free to share ideas or comments on emergency supplies and building resilience. You can either respond on facebook, or email me at cdunn@bellevuewa.gov Information on building disaster kits can be found at: http://www.ready.gov/ This information is provided in Arabic, Chinese, French Haitian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, and Vietnamese.