Emergency supplies

Clockwise from left: A stack of one-dollar bills, spare clothes and shoes, a set of spare house keys and a cellphone charger are some essentials to prepare for the next big earthquake.

A bag of emergency supplies is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.

Assorted sizes of batteries are some of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.

From left: sunscreen, wet wipes and hand-crank lantern are some essentials to prepare for the next big earthquake.

A first aid kit is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.

A filled fire extinguisher is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.

Red-and-green front doorknob hangers to signal whether you are OK or need help is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake. These signs help first responders get help to the injured as quickly as possible and can be printed out at http://5steps.la/5-step-toolkit/.

An emergency survival guide is one of the essential items for preparing yourself for the next big earthquake.

Family games that don’t require electricity and bottles of wine may not be essential, but could provide some recreation while waiting for the lights to come back up.