Frumpy Middle-aged Mom: Being prepared for the Big One

Many people these days are thinking about earthquakes, and wondering if they’re prepared for the Big One.
In fact, I have several friends inquiring if I’m ready, and I think the reason they’re asking me is so they can show off that their planning skills are better than mine.
“Well, I have eight days of ready-made human kibble in the closet, plus 10 gallons of drinking water, an emergency space blanket, orange plastic cones, jumper cables and a first aid kit. Plus I’