Here's what to put in your earthquake preparedness kit in California

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California officials recommend signing up for an emergency alert system and keeping an emergency supply kit ready in case of a devastating earthquake.

Californians can sign up for emergency alerts on their county's website or they can download the MyShake mobile app. MyShake will alert affected Californians of any earthquake above a 4.5 magnitude. Depending on a person's location, the alert may be received before the quake is felt.

App users can also report and see nearby damages.

Cal Fire recommends that you store the kit of essentials in a backpack and also have a three-day supply of food and water ready to go in a tub or chest on wheels. Don't forget baby formula if you need it, and food and water for your pet.

You should also consider keeping versions of your emergency supply kit in different locations like home, workplace and car since you’ll never know when an emergency will happen.

Here's a full breakdown of what to consider overall for your emergency supply or evacuation kits, according to Cal Fire, FEMA and the California Department of Public Health.

Here are other items you could consider bringing:

The California Department of Public Health recommends these items.

Here are items for your first-aid kit

KCRA contributed to this report.