In case of a big destructive earthquake, my family and I would be ready. We have came up with a plan, that would help my family know what to do when a sudden emergency occurs. In addition preparing a emergency is not the only thing you have to plan. You have to know what location you would have to go in case you are not home with your family. And most importantly not panic, if you follow these steps you wont have a problem and erupt in chaos.
Step number one you have to get a container or box and stock it up with caned goods, depends on how big your family is and consumes. Second you have to have a lot of water packs/gallons and make sure have plenty because water can be used for many reasons like: to rinse off dirt, blood, and for using the restroom. Thirdly, you should have a first aid kit with extra alcohol because someone can get really hurt and need to be taken cared of. You should make sure to have tape and some kind of screw-driver just in case you need to fix or make something. Also something I forgot to add in my kit is food for my pets. And make sure they could survive because you never know how bad the earthquake would be and if any stores would actually still be up and safe. Something you should have in your kit is extra clothes for you and your family, because your house would be a safety hazard. You should also have a family discussion on where you all should meet in case of a huge earthquake & get wallkie tallkies for each family in your family as a whole which mean your other relatives.
Being prepared is the most important thing when it involves being ready and prepared for an unexpected earthquake. And plan ahead where earthquake evacuation centers would be held, and medical help like the Red Cross. One more really important thing you should have at all times is a radio, because power sources would be down but radio's wont. And would be able to hear news about evacuation centers or medical centers where you can go or refugee.