EARTHQUAKEKIT.CA
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Back in December of 2015 an earthquake was a huge reality check for BC’s South Coast. The girls were in bed, Addie was only 2 months old and we had finally got her to sleep. We will always remember the shaking of our home. The magnitude of the earthquake ranged from 4.3 to 4.9. Many realized that they needed to take things seriously and get prepared for an emergency by having an Earthquake Kit in their home.
You think that would have gotten us in gear to have a kit. We did start to collect a few item but never had a complete kit with what we would need if a large quake struck again leaving us in need. Thankfully, friends introduced us to EarthquakeKit.ca This company has a goal of there being an Earthquake kit in every home in Bc. They are even going door to door in an effort to educate on the importance of having a kit.
EarthquakeKit.ca provided our family with a Deluxe 4 person 72hrs Backpack Earthquake Kit. Our first question when we received it was “Where should we keep the kit?” and we were informed that it’s best to keep it in a front closet where you can grab it in a hurry and get out. Another option is keeping it under a bed. People that live in a house should also try to keep the earthquake kit in a ground floor closet away from exterior walls. Ours will be going in the only closet we have on the ground floor.
The thing we noticed immediately about the earthquake kits is how well they are packed. Everything is organized efficiently so you know what is where inside of it. We loved seeing that a first aid kit was right there on the top when we opened one of the backpacks. These kits are truly more than just earthquake kits, they are emergency kits if something were to happen, they have what you need in them.
What’s inside a 72-hour Earthquake Kit?
- (4) Datrex or SOS 3600 Calorie Emergency Food Rations:
5-year shelf life, 5 Day Supply of Food, Canadian coast guard and Transport Canada approved, made in the USA - (48) Datrex or SOS 125ml Water Rations:
5-year shelf life, 6 Day Supply of Water, Canadian coast guard and Transport Canada approved, made in USA, withstands temperature from (-40°C to 99°C) without bursting. - (10) Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets:
10 tablets treat up to 20L, fast acting, great taste, iodine free. - (4) Emergency Sleeping Bags
Great for emergency camping, boating, hiking made of durable mylar space age material, retains/reflects back 90% of body heat, reusable, waterproof and windproof and can be used as a group cover emergency blanket - (4) Hooded Rain Ponchos:
Protection against the elements, lightweight. - (2) Tube Tents
Provides shelter for two people, flame resistant fabric, orange colour for air signal, can be used as a ground sheet or tarp. - (1) Roll Duct Tape
- (1) Hand-Crank Powered Light, AM/FM Radio and USB Device Charger
- (3) 1 LED Flashlight with 100 Hours Built-In (Recharged by Hand Cranks):
100 hours of power built in, subsequently powered by mechanical hand cranks. 1-2 minute of hand cranking gets 30 minutes of non-stop light. - (1) Three Wick 36HR Emergency Candle
- (40) Waterproof Matches
- 108 Pcs First Aid Kit
- (1) Safety Whistle
- (4) Surgical Masks
- (1) Pair Vinyl Gloves (latex free, powder free)
- (1) Pair Heavy Duty Work Gloves
- (1) Multi-Function Army Knife (7 Stainless steel Tools) Knife, Bottle Opener, Corkscrew, Philips screwdriver, Scissors, Nail File, Can Opener.
- (1) 50ft Nylon Utility Cord
- (4) Tissue Packs
- (2) Waterproof Backpacks
We definitely feel much more prepared for if something were to happen. We still have a few odds and ends to collect before our kit is 100% complete. Things like medication, diapers + wipes, clothing that for each family member, and a few other items that will be stocked together.
EarthquakeKit.ca has more than backpack kits for the family too. You can find food options, pet earthquake kits, earthquake kits for the car, fire ladders, and even a basic roadside emergency kit. It is evident that the people behind this company have put a lot of thought into what they provide.
One thing that we noted right away is that they are dedicated to their customer service. The company tracks the expiry date and will contact you when items need t be replaced. No need to replace the whole kit, just what has reached an expiry date. Order the kit you need online and you will either receive free hand delivery to your home or within 72 hours of placing an order, you will receive a personal call to inform you of the status of your delivery. The earthquake kit is shipped for free with tracking and should arrive within a week.
If you live in BC and are in an area that is considered high risk for an earthquake please make sure you are prepared and get a kit from EarthquakeKit.ca it could mean all the difference in an emergency situation. We don’t know if a bigger earthquake is going to hit soon. We know we feel better being ready.
Earthquakekit.ca has very kindly offered for one reader to win a deluxe 4 person earthquake kit. This will help one more family be prepared. To enter, use the form below. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada.
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UPDATE: Earthquakekit.ca has opened this giveaway up to all of Canada!
Disclosure: This post we were provided with product in exchange for this blog post feature, however, all opinions are our own. We are sharing with you because having a kit to prepare for an emergency is important.
This is such an important thing to consider, especially living here on the West Coast! We bought kits a year or two ago and I definitely feel better knowing we have them just in case. Thanks for sharing about such an important topic.
I do not feel prepared for an earthquake. Having these basics would definitely bring piece of mind and a good starting place with few things left to add. I am impressed that there is a kit available for pets too. I had not thought of making sure I had things ready to grab and go other than the cat carrier. I am interested in the two-story escape ladder.
We don NOT have an Emergency Earthquake Kit. It has been on my list of things we need to do…
We are not 100% prepared given that we just moved here. This kit will certainly be a big help to our family!
I love that they contact you when items need replacing! So awesome! We also talked about getting an earthquake kit (and a fire ladder) but didn’t do it! Love that this company is so dedicated to this!
Having an earthquake kit to start with would be very helpful. I would be interested to know if there are food options available for people with allergies.
We don’t hve one but I’ve been meaning to make one for a while. Would LOVE to win this!!
What a great giveaway!
Winning this will mean a lot to me and my daughter . I have been trying to put one together but it’s been hard; please pick me.
This has been on my list of things to do forever! I’m going to start tonight!
We are not prepared in case of a big earthquake. Having a 4 person kit would be a life saver for sure
This is on my to-do list! What a great reminder.
What a fabulous giveaway! I don’t have anything prepared and I have a hubby, 2 kids and a dog. 😬 Pick me!
This is such a great idea! I’m not in an Earthquake zone but if I was I would totally stock up!
This is so important. I need to get on it when it comes to preparation.
Definately need to make this more a priority but life just gets busy with 3 kids on the go and i keep putting it off! We have nothing ready and this would definately be a good start! Aweseome giveaway!
I feel we are quasi-ready. I should take a look and make sure all the food is still viable.
That is awesome, it has everything we need just in case.
I’m really not prepared for an earthquake at all. Winning this would certainly help me to get prepared. There are a number of things in the pack that I hadn’t even thought of having on hand. Thanks for the chance to win!
Winning this prize would definitely help prepare my kids and I for an earthquake. We have some things on the list but definitely aren’t well enough prepared. Thank you for this chance!
We are one of those households that has yet to prepare! This would be fantastic.
Nope not prepared & yes winning this would give me the jumpstart I need to get prepared for our family including our fur baby.
I’d hope we are ready for an earthquake. We have somethings stocked away, but this just seems more convenient.
This would really help us prepare for an earthquake, as we don’t have a kit like this. We have some water and canned goods stashed, so we need to get a kit, too.
We have an earthquake kit at home, but don’t have one for our car yet.
We really need this!
I would love to win one of these to feel prepared for an earthquake. Thanks a million for the chance!
My family is not prepared, we keep meaning to assemble our own emergency kit but only have a few supplies so far. We’d love to win this kit!
I’ve had my own home made kit for years…just recently purchased the 72 hour kits. SO CONVENIENT. I keep mine right by my front door. It gives you a feeling of security you just can’t imagine.
I often think that I need to put more efforts into this. I don’t have any kits yet, just some strategic placing of the key items where I feel they could become useful. Winning the kit would definitely take me a few steps ahead in my preparedness.
We talk all the time about setting up a kit but just don’t have the time/resources/knowledge to feel we’re putting together the right stuff! A kit like this would be super useful and galvanize us into putting a proper plan together.
Great give away! Thx for the opportunity
I’ve never experienced an earthquake, but this looks like a great kit to have for any emergency!
I am poorly prepared for an earthquake and living in a high-rise. Yes, having this kit might make the job of assembling one not so overwhelming a task.
We had an emergency tub system but as part of spring cleaning we’ve come to discover that the water was expired (it’s in the fridge now), all of the cotton padding etc for wound care had yellowed (not very comforting in an emergency so gonna replace it and use the existing for crafts, clean ups and summer injuries) and some of the items just weren’t very emergency friendly, plus we need to read/try to use some of the more complicated things so that we aren’t stumbling around at 3am trying to figure out how to use the hand crank radio or headlamps or whatnots… It probably would have been easier to have just bought a pre-assembled kit in the first place
Winning this would definitely make my life easier. Our emergency kit is not really complete and we have been saying how we need to pick up more items for it.
I don’t feel prepared! This kit looks wonderful and would provide some peace of mind knowing supplies are ready to grab in a hurry and has all the essentials needed.