DIY Emergency Kit: Are you prepared?

I grew up in California so I am used to earthquakes. We had earthquake drills in school and I am pretty calm during the smaller ones we have had during the last few years. But if there is a big earthquake? Who knows what I would do! I think it's kind of crazy that I had no earthquake/emergency supplies in my apartment (I always have a flashlight and shoes by my bed-that's earthquake 101!). But that's not enough. I also thought about work and what I would do if there was an earthquake when I'm watching H.

I was inspired by stories from Sandy (the people with the backpacks that were ready to go) and two blog posts: Tea Time with Tess (a new Californian that was smart enough to get her kit ready soon after moving out here) and Three Bs: Books, Bottles, and Bags (Elise is a California native that made awesome kits for her previous nanny family).

**I highly recommend going to this FEMA site to get more information on what to include in a kit and how you can best prepare!  **

I made a small box for my apartment and an even bigger box for work. I decided to make my own (true shopaholic here) but you can easily find already complete emergency/earthquake kits online or in stores (Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc). Since I was preparing for earthquakes I filled a box because you don't usually leave (since there is no warning and it's often safer to stay inside under a table/desk/etc). BUT if you are preparing for a different kind of emergency (storm, fire, doomsday ;)  I recommend filling a large duffel or backpack so you can evacuate quickly.

On top of each box I taped a paper that lists the contents and any expiration dates (forgot to take a photo so just use your imagination). My box is still in progress (I need a better first aid kit, some canned vegetables/can opener, matches, candles, better flashlight, change of clothes, blanket). BUT my work box is complete (yay) and in their hall closet.

My box!

fruit snacks, cereal bars, raisins, peanut butter, breakfast/protein drinks

Water, lighters, mini first aid kit, poncho, gloves, toilet paper, contact lens solution, soap, pain medicine, feminine products, mini flashlight, batteries

the box fits perfectly in my linen closet outside my bedroom

The work box also includes extra stuff for H (small toys, crayons, wipes, change of clothes, diapers) and the dog (food and leash).

How have you prepared for emergencies? Do you have a kit?

This is not a sponsored post. I am just sharing how I organized supplies. I know it's random but I think it is very important to be prepared!