We went through the 2010 8.8 earthquake here and weren't as prepared as we should have been. The house was fine, but we lost power for 6 days and had wáter cut off several times. There were runs on the ATMs and gas stations.

We now live in a different house, which is new and should be up to all the latest earthquake codes. We're doing more these days to be prepared for the next one. We buy 20 liter returnable purified water jugs, so we always have plenty of water on hand. We bought a battery-powered radio, although we don't get much reception where we are now. I also have bought chargable LED emergency lights and a power bank to keep phones charged. We keep the car well maintained and more than half tank of gas in it always and also have some cash in the house.