Many retailers offer survival tools and ready-made disaster kits. Although earthquake kits are no longer for sale from the Department of Security Services, this list, which is neither exhaustive nor an endorsement, can help you prepare for an emergency.
Online Retailers
- Amazon.com: Survival tools, emergency supplies, portable charger power banks
- BlueCanSales.com: Emergency drinking water with a 50-year shelf life
- EmergencyKits.com: Emergency supplies and kits
- Kidde.com: Home safety, fire extinguishers, escape ladders
- MaydaySupplies.com: Emergency supplies and kits
- MorePrepared.com: Survival kits and emergency supplies
- 4Patriots.com: Survival food and products (foods may need a cooking source), solar panels and generators
- PreparedHero.com: Emergency fire protection and safety products
Local Retailers
- Big 5 Sporting Goods: 24314 Swartz Drive, Lake Forest, 949-951-6311, big5sportinggoods.com
- The Home Depot: 24332 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, 949-598-9171; 23651 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, 949-206-0113; homedepot.com
- REI: 24271 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, 949-741-7838, rei.com
- Turner’s Outdoorsman: 23762 Mercury Road, Lake Forest, 949-523- 6370, turners.com
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