Portland Earthquake Kits sells 30-90 day earthquake preparedness kits for business continuity and homeowner recovery.
Homeowners need a basic comfort kit for living for months without city services.
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This kit is designed for homes and/or businesses and contains the minimum, essential items that you will need to establish a basic level of safety, hygiene and comfort. It includes protection from the elements, first aid, a place and plan for going to the bathroom, emergency lighting for your home or office, emergency radio/phone charger, and more. Comes with storage instructions, Earthquake Preparation Checklist, Earthquake Action Plan, RDPO Bucket Toilet Guidelines, Post-Earthquake information, and map/list of BEECN sites where you can get aid and information after an earthquake. Kit contents and details in kit description. | $199.00 |
If you commute to work and there is an earthquake, you will have to walk home, as long as it takes. For those who work downtown, there may also not be means of crossing the river for several days, and you may have to live out of the office till then. This commuter bag is an emergency comfort kit to get you through the first 24-48 hours. This kit comes in a heavy-duty, waterproof drawstring backpack small enough to fit under the driver or passenger seat of most cars and trucks, or out of sight in a desk drawer. It contains the most essential items you will need, including a basic first aid kit, emergency water, sanitary supplies, and more. (See below for detailed list.) There is additional room for a warm hat, clean pair of socks, extra medications, or other small items. (The dust mask supplied is an N95 healthcare mask, which is also effective against airborne contaminants such as the coronavirus.) Portland residents: Consider adding a laminated folding map of the city, as you will likely have to navigate home on unfamiliar roads. (See below) Quantity discounts available! Buy for your whole office. 5 bags: $44.00 each (20% off) | $55.00 |
Recommendations:
The City of Portland recommends a 2 week minimum supply of water for each person and/or pet. If you need water containers, choose from the options below.
- Containers are BPA-free, durable, and long-lasting.
- Store in a cool, dry place free of chemicals or toxins.
- Containers come with a spigot and vent cap for easy dispensing.
How much do I need?
- 1 person: minimum 2 (7 gallon) containers
- 2 people/pets: 4 containers
- 3 people/pets: 6 containers
- 4 people/pets: 8 containers
- 5 people/pets: 10 containers
- 6 people/pets: 12 containers
Water containers should be cleaned and prepared prior to use. For instructions on how to do this, see the Guidelines for storing water for an earthquake. It is also recommended to replace the water every six months, although water never goes bad.
 | 55 gallon drumHelp reduce waste while saving money! A refurbished 55 gallon drum is the most inexpensive and often the most convenient way to store water. Drums have been previously used for food or beverages, and come triple hot-washed with a water jet and treated with bleach to remove residual flavors. Drum has closed top with 2 bungs (holes) for filling. Price includes bung wrench for opening the bungs caps on the top and heavy-duty siphon for retrieving water. 25/50 foot RV water hose recommended for filling. Delivery free to Portland area only. | $99.00 | |
 | Reliance Aqua TainerThese rugged, 7 gallon BPA-free water storage containers are the most popular option on the market. Its square shape is convenient for compact floor storage, inside or outside your home or office, and it comes with a sturdy handle and an adjustable spigot so that it can be placed on its side on a table for dispensing water easily with low flow. Sold as a 2-pack (14 gallons, enough for 1 person / 2 week minimum per city guidelines.) Delivery free to Portland area only. | $45.00 | |
 | Reliance Jumbo TainerAnother great option by Reliance, these 7 gallon containers feature a tall, slim design that makes them easier to store large quantities of water when horizontal space is limited, and easier to carry than square or round containers. They come with a spigot for easy table dispensing and two handles, making their weight easier to handle between two people. Sold as a 2-pack (14 gallons, enough for 1 person / 2 week minimum per city guidelines.) Delivery free to Portland area only. | $45.00 |
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Where can I go to get help after an earthquake?
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Managment has a map of BEECN Nodes where you can get information after an earthquake.
How long will services be down after an earthquake?
The Oregon Resilience Plan provides the most accurate information about how our infrastructure will be affected, including an estimate of service outages after a major earthquake. Some services will return within a couple months, but running water and sewer systems will take longer.
What is the earthquake risk for my neighborhood?
The City of Portland has an interactive map that shows the earthquake risk for different locations in the region. You can search on a specific address where you live or work, or scroll out for a more general view.
Go to the site, enter in your address, and scroll down to “Relative Earthquake Hazard”.
