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A component of your disaster kit is your Go-Bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another easy to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly. Prepare one Go-bag for each family member and make sure each has an I.D. tag. you may not be at home when an emergency strikes, so keep some additional supplies in your car and at work when considering what you would need for your immediate safety.
Flashlight
Radio – battery operated
Batteries
Candles
Whistle
Matches
Dust mask
Pocket knife
Emergency cash in small denominations and quarters for phone calls
Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat
Local map
Some water and food
Permanent marker, paper and tape
Photos of family members and pets for re-identification purposes
List of emergency point-of -contact phone numbers
List of allergies to any drug (especially antibiotics) or food
Copy of health insurance and identification cards
Extra prescription eye glasses, hearing aid or other vital personal items
Prescription medications and first aid supplies
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Extra keys to your house and vehicle
In your child’s Go-bag include a favorite toy, game or book as well as
his or her emergency card with reunification location and out-of-area
contact information.
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A Quick FYI:
Earthquake insurance quotes are offered through many private companies who have designed policies for homeowners and businesses that reside in earthquake prone areas. When determining the best earthquake insurance quote, it is helpful to know about the local region of the country. Although all 50 states are susceptible to earthquakes at any given time, and many regions have had some measure of an earthquake, the two most common states for earthquakes, and therefore in the most need for insurance, are Alaska and California, with Alaska leading all 50 states. Many companies conduct most of their heavy earthquake coverage business in these states and can provide competitive premium rates for those residents.
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Some areas of those earthquake-prone states of California and Alaska are frequently visited by insignificant tremors, but since they are not near a major fault, those residents do not feel in great danger of a strong quake occurring. When that is the case, there is less anxiety over acquiring a policy that will compensate them for losses incurred. Even so, an earthquake insurance quote will certainly be competitive in the states of Californian or Alaska because the risk of strong quakes is greater than other states.
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Competitive earthquake insurance quotes are available, but insurance companies that offer premium rates for Alaskan residents, however, are not dealing with the large population and mammoth business enterprises that California coverage must protect. Therefore, rates may vary from one area to the next, depending on several factors including population. However, finding reasonable premium rates for either state is possible, if you do your homework. For instance, in California the government has intervened with regulations and policies that help residents and businesses be able to obtain lower earthquake insurance quotes when searching for affordable coverage.
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Comparison of several quotes is the most important aspect to finding a cost effective price. Shopping around may take some time, but will be worth the extra savings in the long run. There are safety measures and advisory sources that are in place, providing a healthy alliance with consumers and companies, to insure a good premium rate for insurance policies. A buyer should check out several online insurers that can offer a competitive earthquake insurance quote.
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For more information: http://www.insurance.ca.gov/
