
On May 15-17, OPB followed four Oregon families as they lived off their emergency supplies during a series of earthquake drills.
The households that participated were Lincoln City residents Patrick Alexander, Krista Eddy and their son, Quinn; Portland couple Ed and Sara Johnson; Troutdale resident Brook Gowin; and North Portland residents John and Megan Stephens, and their children, Shea and Sadie.
During the weekend, the households were challenged to make meals from their supplies, turn off their utilities and practice evacuation procedures, among other activities.

The Alexanders take a look at OPB's Aftershock tool. "We could be looking at a house that's uninhabitable," said Patrick Alexander.
Amanda Peacher / OPB
If you missed "Living Off Your Quake Kit," you can see how the families did:
- 4 Lessons From An Unprepared Couple Living Off Emergency Supplies
- What If Your Family Prepared For a Megaquake, But Your Neighbors Forgot?
- Earthquake Readiness With A Toddler Requires Extra Prep
- Woman With Disabilities Adapts To Challenges Of Living On Emergency Supplies
- Living Off Your Quake Kit: Weekend Highlights
The "Living Off Your Quake Kit" weekend is part of OPB's yearlong look at how prepared Oregon is for the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake seismologists believe could strike at any time.
If you'd like to better prepare your own household for a major earthquake, put your Oregon address into OPB's Aftershock tool. You'll get a full rundown of what the shaking could be like and how long it could take for basic services to return to your area.
You can share your emergency preparations and thoughts about "Living Off Your Quake Kit" on social media using the hashtag #UnpreparedNW, or leave your comments below.