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.
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The Alexanders' supply kit for the weekend contains a diverse menu.
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The Alexander family cat, Bam Bam, circles as Patrick prepares a meal of fresh eggs on his propane stove.
The Alexanders practice an emergency drill under their table during the earthquake simulation.
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Krista Eddy sits with her son, Quinn Alexander, as they eat their breakfast, which was made using their emergency supply kit.
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Quinn Alexander plays with a flashlight during the earthquake simulation at the Alexanders' house in Lincoln City.
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Patrick Alexander makes breakfast using his emergency supply kit at their house in Lincoln City. The Alexander family is partially surviving on fresh eggs from chickens they raise.
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Krista Eddy and Patrick Alexander fit a makeshift diaper on their 2-year-old son, Quinn. The family was practicing what it would be like living off of emergency supplies after a major earthquake. After the exercise, the Alexanders decided they should have more diapers in their emergency kit.
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Krista Eddy, right, speaks with Laura Quilman about her emergency preparedness plans.
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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.