Having basic supplies on hand is just as important as building standards and drills. As I mentioned in another comment my family and friends lived through the C

Having basic supplies on hand is just as important as building standards and drills. As I mentioned in another comment my family and friends lived through the Canterbury (New Zealand) earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 that destroyed much of the largest city on the South Island. Water, food, and shelter were all important concerns especially during the first 48 hours in some parts of the city. Even if help arrives quickly it can take several days for basic services to be restored.