--- title: "After the Earthquake" url: "https://bepreparedsolutions.co/solutions/BeEquipped/kits/after-the-earthquake" description: "Complete 72-hour earthquake kit with water, shelter, food, and safety tools. Ready for your family when disaster strikes without warning." source: "BePrepared Solutions" --- # After the Earthquake For: Natural Disasters, Earthquake ## Overview When the earth decides to do a little dance, this kit is your trusty dance partner, ready to help you navigate the unexpected. With everything you need to stay hydrated, safe, and somewhat comfortable for a week, it's your personal "no worries" zone after the shaking stops. ## Key Features This bundle is packed with practical solutions designed to address immediate survival needs and provide a sense of security when the ground beneath you is no longer stable. ## When you would use After the Earthquake So, the big one hit. You're a bit wobbly, the cat's hiding under the sofa, and you're wondering if the milk is still good. No worries! Grab your headlamp to check on things, use the water shut-off tool just in case, and settle in with a tasty energy bar. Maybe you'll even use the crowbar to rescue a favorite board game from a toppled shelf. It’s all about maintaining your calm and comfort, one step at a time. ## How we selected the items We know that after an earthquake, the immediate priorities are water, shelter, and safety. Many people focus on the big items but forget the crucial details. Things people often forget include easy ways to turn off utilities, reliable light sources that don't rely on the grid, and comfort items that make a stressful situation more bearable. This kit combines robust water storage and treatment with a sturdy tent and sleeping bags for shelter. We've included tools like the crowbar and water shut-off wrench for practical needs, along with N95 masks for air quality concerns and a comprehensive first aid kit. The inclusion of a portable toilet and waste bags addresses often-overlooked sanitation needs, ensuring a more comfortable and dignified experience. ## Item Highlights * **500+ Gallon Water Storage:** Ample, stackable, and easy-dispensing hydration for extended needs. * **Personal Water Filtering Solution:** Purifies water from virtually any source, removing viruses, bacteria, and microplastics. * **Emergency Weather Radio:** Stays informed with NOAA alerts and multiple power sources, including solar and hand-crank. * **4-Person Lightweight Tent:** Provides instant, waterproof shelter for your family. * **Rust-proof 36" Crowbar:** Essential for prying and clearing debris with leverage. * **Portable Toilet System:** Offers a dignified and sanitary waste solution when plumbing is unavailable. --- **Estimated total:** $555. Estimated Amazon total when this page was built, not a price BePrepared Solutions charges. Kits are fulfilled through Amazon; the current price is on Amazon at checkout. ## What's in the kit (20 items) ### Food, Water & Waste - Water Storage solutions - Water treatment tablets and purification packets - Personal Water Filtering Solution - High energy and tasty bars - Portable Toilet complete with a seat and toilet paper holder - Waste Treatment & Waste Bags for Portable Toilet ### Tools & Power - Water shut off tools - Rust proof 36" crowbar - 2 pack - LED Headlamp, Water Resistant, batteries included - Heavy Duty, Grey Duct Tape - 4-in-1 Gas Shutoff Wrench (non-sparking) ### Personal Defense & Safety - Work Gloves - Heavy Duty, Cowhide, Abrasion & Puncture Resistant - Alert whistle - Waterproof Document Storage - dry bags - N95 Masks - Furniture & TV Anchor Strap Kit - Bedside Grab Bag with Hard-Sole Shoe Pouch ### Health, Hygiene & Medical - First Aid Kit ### Radio Communications - Emergency Weather Radio, with 14h charge capacity ### Shelter & Sleep - Emergency Waterproof Mylar Sleeping Bags ## About this kit The Aftershock 72 is built for families who want to move from panic to action in the first critical hours after an earthquake. This comprehensive 72-hour kit includes everything you need to shelter in place, stay hydrated, and stay safe while waiting for help to arrive. What's inside: - Water storage and purification (tablets, packets, and personal filter) - Shelter and warmth (4-person tent, waterproof sleeping bags, duct tape) - Food (high-energy emergency bars) - Safety and rescue tools (gas shutoff wrench, crowbar, headlamps, whistle) - Sanitation (portable toilet with waste treatment) - Communication (weather radio with 14-hour charge) - First aid and protective gear (first aid kit, N95 masks, work gloves) - Grab bag with hard-sole shoes for immediate post-quake safety Designed for earthquake preparedness, the Aftershock 72 also supports severe-weather scenarios. Everything is organized and ready to deploy at any hour, so your family can focus on what matters most: staying together and staying safe. ## Questions ### Who is the Aftershock 72 designed for? The Aftershock 72 is built for families in earthquake-prone regions who want a ready-to-deploy kit for the critical first 72 hours after a major quake. It's also useful for severe weather preparedness. ### What does 72 hours mean? Official guidance indicates it can take up to 72 hours for help to reach some neighborhoods after a major earthquake. This kit is sized to sustain your family through that window with water, food, shelter, sanitation, and safety tools. ### Does the kit include everything we need to survive three days? The Aftershock 72 covers the essentials: water, food, shelter, sanitation, first aid, and safety tools. Your family may have additional needs (medications, pet supplies, comfort items) that you can add based on your situation. ### Can we use this kit for other emergencies? Yes. While designed for earthquakes, many items in the Aftershock 72 are useful for severe weather events, power outages, and other scenarios where you need to shelter in place safely. ### Is everything waterproof? Key items like the sleeping bags, document storage, and headlamps are waterproof or water-resistant. The tent and other shelter components are designed to keep moisture out during outdoor use. Full kit page, with product details and the affiliate disclosure: [After the Earthquake](https://bepreparedsolutions.co/solutions/BeEquipped/kits/after-the-earthquake) --- _Guidance here is general and cannot account for your circumstances. In an active emergency, official instructions from local authorities take precedence over anything published by BePrepared Solutions._