From SF, and a trained NERT (neighborhood emergency responder), and a ship captain so firefighting, emergency shipboard medical, etc. Now I live in hurricane country so I'm somewhat of an expert at bug-out bags. If you need any advice, PM.
Currently, under my front stairs is a 3' long wheeled tupperware-like thing. It's basically where I keep my most-essential camping gear, like the couple of thermal blankets, the wad of parachute cord I keep in my pocket, my camp stove and a few bottles of fuel... a few more things. A leatherman. I haven't looked inside it in about six months so I can't recall exactly.
I'll transpose what is taped to the lid: Bugout hurricane kit If time allows also grab: My license folder if I'm home Tent in the shed Cell phone chargers Camo bag in upstairs closet has sleeping bag, waders, inflatable mattress and useful other stuff 12 gauge pump-gun and ammo box .357 above fridge Fresh water in low cabinet and any extra food in containers Small pot with a lid Pack the white cooler on the back porch with anything in the fridge Dog's leash First aid kit out of the truck All the batteries out of the battery stash in the china hutch The good flashlight and the big flashlight Portable BBQ
The gist is: your list will be different from mine but I've been in emergency situations before. When the ship is going down, you need to have a plan. I recommend having an easy to grab first aid kit, and a list of useful stuff, at least. And in earthquake country, don't sleep completely naked. I was in the shower in 1989, got to stand around in a towel for a while before I could go back inside.
A camp stove and camp fuel is really helpful. I keep some emergency splints and triangular bandages in addition to my regular first-aid kit. I have a CPR gasket/barrier in case I have to be first-responder to someone I don't feel like kissing. I'll definitely have a gun somewhere out of sight in case things get looty. Space blankets are awesome. Flares are in every vehicle we own. But I think the most important thing is to have a plan. For me I keep the list in case things are getting real really fast, I know I can trust "calm me" and follow directions.