Finding emergency refuge items is not always an easy task, and usually people don't think about keeping these products around until it's too late. These earthquake-aiding pieces, however, could help many individuals in times of need.
From apps that tell users if an earthquake is coming, to doors that fold down for added protection during a quake, these products vary in terms of their uses. The Truila App for example is an item that tries to warn people about real estate, and just how prone a house is to falling apart during an earthquake. If you live in a place where these natural disasters are quite common, then this is the type of technology you'd want to use in order to prevent certain events from taking over your life.
50 Earthquake-Aiding Items
From Head-Protecting Seating to Emergency Refuge Igloos:
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Post-Quake Container Houses
Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home
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Sea Shell Hotels
The Ark Hotel is a Floating Hotel Concept that Resembles a Shell
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Hand Crank Cell Phone Chargers
Must-Haves in Earthquake Prone Areas
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Modular Emergency Refuges
The Almost Home Shelter is a Temporary Home for Disaster Survivors
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Sheltering Door Frames
Younghwa Lee Designs a Door that Shields Against Earthquake Debris
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Sci-Fi Earthquake-Proof Abodes
Beijing House II is Designed to Survive China's Natural Disasters
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Earthquake-Resistant Abodes
The 'Vistas del Angel' Home Could be a Dream House for Many
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Earthquake-Inspired Shelving
Tembolat Gugkeav's Tectonic Bookcase is Precariously Balanced
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Efficient Earthquake Housing
Luna Perschl Comes up with a Design for Disaster-Struck Areas
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Earthquake-Resistant Tire Homes
The Michael Reynolds Earthship Biotecture for Haiti
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Collapsing Natural Disaster Entrances
The 'Quick-Shelter Door' Can Fold Into a Durable Tent
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Durable Disaster Capsules
The Tsunami Survival Pod Can Provide Life-Saving Protection
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Disaster Relief Latrines
The Carton Closestool is a Cheap and Clean Post-Catastrophe Toilet
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Protective Resting Spaces
This Earthquake-Proof Bed Turns into a Strongbox Upon Threats
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Solar-Powered Inflatible Lanterns
These Solar-Powered Lights Will Never Leave You in the Dark
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Solar Cube Refuges
This Temporary Housing Unit Becomes a Home to Victims of Damaged Property
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Paper-Made Schools
Shigaru Ban Helps Those in Need by Replacing the Miao Miao School in China
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Pop-Up Paper Refuges
The Origami Shelter Provides Easy Emergency Protection for the Elements
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Green Rapid Response Shelters
The Reaction Housing System Responds Quickly to Any Emergency
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Emergency Refuge Igloos
The Recurs(h)ive Project Would Provide Shelter to Those With Totaled Homes
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Home Richter Scale
GraGraph For Earthquakes
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Life-Saving Toolsets
The Muji Kits are Compact, Versatile and May Come in Handy One Day
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Disaster Housing Designs
The Octagon Post-Earthquake House
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Geographical Information Apps
The Updated Google Earth Mobile Edition Features Custom Maps
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Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
The Gurapika Warning Device Sounds Off as a Precautionary Method
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Sloping-Roofed Libraries
The Pinch: Library and Community Center Helps Children in China
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Seismic Superstructures
The Sabiha Gokcen International Airport Can Withstand Severe Earthquakes
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Natural Disaster Safety Desks
The 'Earthquake Proof Table' is Lightweight but Sturdy
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Radical Rescue Gliders
Thees 'Swarming Micro Air' Vehicles are Lines of Vision in Disasters
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Ingenuous Safety Devices
The Robotic Tennis Ball Camera Reigns Supreme During Times of Emergency
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Instant Water-Harvesting Shelters
The 'Glider' Tarp Keeps You Dry While Collecting Rainwater
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Earthquake-Proof Furniture
‘Life Desk' by Haishan Deng May Save Lives
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Comforting Disaster Kits
The iBousai Evacuee Kit Will Provide Everything You Need in an Emergency
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$6 Survival Gadgets
The Heatsheets Blanket
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Head-Protecting Seating
The Mamoris Chair Offers Accessible Head Protection in Case of Earthquakes
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Disaster Domicile Drops
Parachute Shelter Delivers Tents from the Air to Victims on Broken Ground
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Easily Assembled Emergency Shelters
This Disaster Shelter Can be Put Together Without Tools
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Earthquake-Proof Beds
The Wood Luck Bed Doubles as a Tremor Shelter
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Expanding Emergency Canteens
The Water Spider Supplies Clean Water to Trapped Earthquake Victims
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Accessible Vending Devices
The Hand Cranked Vending Machine is Disaster Proof and Eco-Friendly
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Quake-Resistant Stadiums
The New UC Berkeley Memorial Stadium Could Withstand a Natural Disaster
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Earthquake Victim Tools
The Whistle Rescue Aid Helps to Locate Survivors Trapped Under Rubble
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Natural Disaster Sensing Apps
The Truila App Helps Home Buyers Track Earthquakes in Their Area
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Disaster Discovery Devices
The J T Engineering College 'Earthquake Detector Robot'
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Survivalist Supplements
Survival Tabs Are Food Rations for Post-Armageddon Pill-Poppers
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Earthquake-Detecting PC Mods
The Quake Catcher Network Turns Laptops Into Seismometers (UPDATE)
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Impromptu Earthquake Sensing Apps
The 'Crowdshake' App Commandeers Smartphones to Detect Shakes
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Adorable Earthquake Head Covers
This Hello Kitty Hood is Designed for Earthquake Protection
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Earthquake Detection via Satellite
NASA's Disaster Avoidance Plan
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Small Prefab Shelters
The Mini House 2.0 by Jonas Wagell is Compactly Contemporary
Inappropriate Lighting Outlet Decals
This Funny Decal Will Infuse Your Outlet with Adult Energy
Sea Shell Hotels
The Ark Hotel is a Floating Hotel Concept that Resembles a Shell
Mini Dog Adventure Photography
Flint by Pomeranian by Robin Yu is Painstakingly Adorable
Solitary Tundra Residences
The Reykjavik House is a Cozy Retreat Amid an Icy Landscape
Edible Symbolic Installations
The 'Eat Me' Sculpture Encourages Visitors to Consume It
Mobile Hotel Structures
The Hive-Inn by OVA Studio Uses Shipping Containers for Easy Transport
Sky-Piercing Luxury Suites
Stay High in the Sky at the World's Highest Suite in Abu Dhabi
46 Examples of Girly Gadget Gear
From Floral Gadget Chargers to Ultra Girly Mobiles
Cozy Luggage Kitty Beds
The 'Atomic Kitten' Upcycled Suit Case Project is Ideal for Small Pets
Compact Catastrophe Canisters
The Fort Standard Mini Survival Kit is a Tiny Life-Saving Tool Set
Microscope-Like Lighting
The Who is Watching You Lamp is Inspired by Security Cameras
Semi-Permanent Self-Assemble Shelters
Ikea-Designed Refugee Shelters Last Longer than Tents
Floating Hotel Designs
The Sunborn Floating Hotel Leaves a Wake of Luxury Travel
Fantastical Voyage Ads
The Nove Navigation System Campaign Takes People to Mythical Places
Backyard-Inspired Libraries
A Cozy Library Built by 3rdSpace in a Backyard
Compact Self-Pressured Toilets
The Element Water Closet Uses an In-Built Pressure System
Hybrid Spoon Spatulas
The Ladle Sweeper Makes it Easy to Scoop Out Every Last Drop from the Pot
Textile-Inspired Libraries
King Fahd Library is a Lattice Cube Inspired by Classical Architecture
Streamlined Office Supplies
The Nendo Stationery 2014 Collection is Slick and Contemporary
Military Material Seating
The Stephen Kenn Inheritance Collection Uses WWII Fabrics
Isolated Nap-Focused Hotels
Russian Architects Designed a Power Nap Station Named the Sleepbox
Famous Feline Furnishing Stickers
Hello Kitty Wall Decals Bring Girly Cuteness to a Room
Ephemeral Household Objects
The Specimen Series by Do Ho Suh is Strikingly Ghostly
Destruction-Covering Murals
Mike Hewson Turns Tragedy into Beautiful Artwork
Instagram Camera Commercials (UPDATE)
ADR Studio Unveils an Advert on the Socialmatic Camera
Urban Quay Cabins
The Sealight Pavilion Project Draws People to Appreciate a Neglected Precinct
Flower Bed Brew Branding
T Packaging by Maria Nestles Every Infusion into a Delicate Floret
Ciffside Water Slides
Citta Del Mare Hotel's Water Slide Flows Down a Cliff into the Ocean
Energy-Fluid Flashlights
The Moblant Community Lantern Gets its Charge from its Environment
Reconfigurable King-Size Beds
The Lect-Utopia Bed is Designed to Offer Comfort for Every Activity
Ski-Slope Ambulances
The Capsular Rescue Snowmobile Incorporates a Compartment for a Stretcher
Inclined Forest Refuges
The 'Les Seves' Tent Was Designed to Take a Load Off Your Back
Alien Athletic Architecture
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium Has a Glass Roof and Seats 80,000
Adventure-Rewarding Apps
The Wrangler 'Mileage' Adventure App Tracks Adventures and Rewards You
Futuristic Student Libraries
Zaha Hadid's Student Library is a State-of-the-Art Learning Center
Business Tech Infographics
The App Happy Graph Explains Corporate Incentive
Exposed Component Illuminators
The 003.5 Light Object Frames its Electrical Components on Acrylic
Durable Disaster Capsules
The Tsunami Survival Pod Can Provide Life-Saving Protection
Alluring Feline Furniture
This Hello Kitty Bed Set is Adorable and Super Comfy
Folding Flower Loungers
The Free Girevole Sofa Blossoms as a Daybed and Retracts as a Recliner
Cardboard-Constructed Shelter Homes
The Leo Burnett Raising The Roof Campaign: The Street House
Cardboard Cylinder Art Pavilions
Shigeru Ban Designs Art Canopy Made From Recycled Cardboard
Body Elimination-Aiding Toilets
Dyno-Rod Designed a Toilet Perfect for Squatting
All-Timber Canopy Buildings
The Swatch Headquarters by Shigeru Ban Architects is Rustic
Woven Cage-Covered Hotels
The City of Dreams Complex in Macau is Designed by Zaha Hadid
Eerily Haunted Accommodations
Winchester Mystery House Hosts Sleepover Parties for the Brave
Solar Cube Refuges
This Temporary Housing Unit Becomes a Home to Victims of Damaged Property
Hotel-Inspired Houses
The FG Residence Looks Like a Converted Resort
Cheap Emergency Electronics
The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck
Bookish Wall Covers
This Book Wallpaper is Perfect for the Reader With More Books Than Space
Seat-Raising Latrines
The Elevar Toilet Opens and Closes with the Easy Depression of Pedals
Portable Portuguese Libraries
The Reading Cabin is a Rustic Literary Hideaway
Surreal Socket Structures
Statoil by Souverein Comments on the Energy Consumed by Buildings
Timley Arrival Reminder Apps
The ‘NeverLate’ App Makes Sure You’re Always On Tim
Savvy Inflatable Solar Lamps
The LuminAID Light Is Affordable, Waterproof and Last 3 Years
Built-In Ladder Bookshelves
Higher Ground by Said the King Makes Top Shelf Access Even Easier
Superhero Soda Bottle Art
These Superhero Soda Pop Posters Offer an Enjoyable Perspective
Flattened Flashlights
The Worley FlatLight is Super Thin and Super Bright
Iconic Feline Furniture
The Hello Kitty Sofa Makes for Some Comfortable Cat Loungers
Massive Floating Stages
This Stadium/Pitch in Singapore is the World's Biggest Floating Stage
Paper Log Abodes
Shigeru Ban Constructs Temporary Shelters to Help the Philippines
Billion Dollar Stadium Concepts
The New Minnesota Vikings NFL Stadium Plan Will Seat 65,000 Fans
Cardboard Churches (UPDATE)
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral is Earthquake-Proof
Compact Cat Tents
A Cat Tent is What You'll Need If You Want to Bring Your Cat in the Woods
Thermal Night Vision Cameras
The Scout BTS Bi-Ocular Camera Detects All Radiating Energy
Data-Mashing Location Apps
The ‘Blockavenue’ App Aggregates Data to Weed Out Bad Neigh
Pop-Up Paper Refuges
The Origami Shelter Provides Easy Emergency Protection for the Elements
Eco Science Project Flashlights
The LiteLite Paper Lantern is Personally Put Together by You
Pregnancy-Perfect Plumbing
The Corolla Toilet Caters to the Comfort of Mothers-to-Be
Graphic Note Record Players
Dyskograf Lets You Draw on Your Own Rhythm on Vinyl to be Played
Rigid Metal Beds
The Schellmann Bed Can Deliver Surprising Softness Upon its Hard Frame
Reclaimed Factory Hotels
The Hotel Tobaco in Lodz Poland Makes You Feel at Home
Emergency Refuge Igloos
The Recurs(h)ive Project Would Provide Shelter to Those With Totaled Homes
Sun-Responsive Roofs
The Casa em Movimento Moves East to West For Optimal Energy Harnessing
LED Zombie Flashlights
No Need to Search for the Right Flashlight Batteries with Panasonic
Tactile Navigation Cell Accessories
Blind Maps Creates a Braille-Like Surface to Guide its User
Tiny Adhesive Flashlights
The Thumb-Lite is Small Yet Super Bright
Church-Renovated Libraries
The Monique Corriveau Library by CLC Architects is Bright and Airy
Antique Tricycle Libraries
The See-Clo Combines Vintage Objects into a Playful Contemporary Shelf
Flexible Panoramic Cameras
The Lomography Belair Collection Lets You Get Experimental
Solar-Powered Flashlights
Clip Holding the Sunshine Lamp Lets Users Bring Light Wherever They Go
Earthquake-Warning Flashlights
The Gurapika Warning Device Sounds Off as a Precautionary Method
3D Design Sharing Apps
The MyCadbox Desinger Share App Allows Inventors to Share Their 3D Designs
Illuminated Illustration Tools
The Takara Tomy Art Penlight Draws on the Night Sky
Eco World Cup Arenas
Brazil's Mineirão Stadium Receives Rooftop Solar Panels
Disaster Aftermath Artworks
Ai Weiwei's 'Straight' Honors Lives Lost in the Sichuan Earthquake
LEGO-Like Cameras
Chobi Cam Block Lets You Snap and Shoot in Monochromatic and Color
Interchangable Lensed Camera Cases
The iZZi Orbit Turns Your iPhone 5 into a Chic Gadget
Geeky Arenas
The Wanangkura Stadium Has a Computer Generated Appearance
Friendship-Purchasing Apps
The 'Bondsy' App Lets You Sell Items for More Than Money
Popcorn Monitoring Apps
The 'Perfect Pop' App Listens to Your Microwave to Avoid Burnt Popcorn
Eco-Conscious Soccer Stadiums
Weston Williamson Designs an Arena with a Responsive Roof
Purification Pop-Up Tents
The Purify Water Tent Provides Shelter and Clean Drinking Water
Ingenuous Safety Devices
The Robotic Tennis Ball Camera Reigns Supreme During Times of Emergency
Magical Toilet Decorations
Add Some Humor to Your Washroom with the Ministry of Magic Decal
Thoughtful Disaster-Warning Ads
The FEMA/Ad Counceil 'The Day Before' Spot is Emotional
Uber-Tiny Laptop Adapters
The FINsix Laptop Adapter Launched at CES 2014
Light-Up Emergency Batteries
This Multifunctional External Battery Will be Useful When Stranded
Tournament Stadium Dwellings
Qatari Diar Repurposing the Olympic Village has Possibilities
Literal Transport Stops
The Taxi! Station by DesignNobis Spells Out Where You Should Stand
Easily Assembled Emergency Shelters
This Disaster Shelter Can be Put Together Without Tools
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
Earthquake-Proof Beds
The Wood Luck Bed Doubles as a Tremor Shelter
Phone-Controlling Timepieces
The iStick Playtime Allows for iPhone Navigation via Bluetooth
Stony Glow-in-the-Dark Globes
The Geological-Looking Oooglow Lamp Takes on a Planetary Appearance
Portable Self-Contained Toilets
The Portable Toilet Macerates Waste and Saves Space
Conjoined Panoramic Cameras
Capture Amazing Landscapes Easily with the Black and White Camera
Sculpted Creative Library Designs
This Stunning Wood-Clad School Library Spurs Productivity
Full-Service Selling Apps
The 'Sold.' App Sells Your Unused Items for You
Emergency Activated Wristbands
The Natalia Project Helps the Constant Threat Around Aid Workers
Canteen Dairy Containers
The Milk-Tumbler Turns the Liquid into a Convenient Water-Like Commodity
Quake-Resistant Stadiums
The New UC Berkeley Memorial Stadium Could Withstand a Natural Disaster
Transforming Airplane Infirmaries
The Aero Care Excellence Can Turn an Aircraft into an Ambulance
Earthquake Victim Tools
The Whistle Rescue Aid Helps to Locate Survivors Trapped Under Rubble
Cartoonized Cat Headsets
The Hello Kitty Karaoke Idol Set Makes Your Daughter a Pop Princess
Crowdsourced Shelter Platforms
The 'Airbnb Disaster Response' Helps Victims Find Free Lodging
Natural Disaster Sensing Apps
The Truila App Helps Home Buyers Track Earthquakes in Their Area
Gamified Pet Wellness Apps
The Petbit Pet Tracker Helps Owners Set Goals to Keep Pets Healthy
Inbox Management Apps
The ‘Triage’ App Pits Your Email Against Itself in a Battle Roya
First Date Navigation Charts
Alex Cornell's Dating Infographic Sorts Out Romantic Destinations
Queue-Defying Event Apps
The 'ExpressQ' App Lets You Skip Food and Merchandise Lines
Impromptu Earthquake Sensing Apps
The 'Crowdshake' App Commandeers Smartphones to Detect Shakes
Woven Timber Museums
The Aspen Art Museum by Shigeru Ban Features a Latticed Side
Emergency-Assisting Social Media
Twitcident is Used to Help People Respond to Emergency Situations