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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 23, 2011 at 16:11

This is a real possibility for any resident near an earthquake zone. I live near the New Madrid Fault Line otherwise known as the New Madrid seismic zone, the last earthquake to hit the area occurred in 1812 and believed to be 8.6 on the scale. Damage was extensive, destroying the town of New Madrid with effects felt clear up to St. Louis.

Preparedness measures can take many forms including the construction of shelters, installation of warning devices, creation of back-up life-line services (e.g., power, water, sewage), and rehearsing evacuation plans. Two simple measures can help prepare the individual for sitting out the event or evacuating, as necessary. For evacuation, Survival kits, in a variety of sizes, contain supplies and tools to provide a person with basic shelter against the elements, help them keep warm, meet their health and first aid needs, provide food and water, signal to rescuers, and assist them in finding their way back to help. Supplies in a survival kit normally contain a knife and /or a multitool, matches, tinder and a first aid kit and a bandana, fish hooks, sewing kit, and an LED flashlight and laser pointer with long shelf-life batteries (usually lithium type)

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2011 at 16:51

It would be a shame for a person that should be prepared, not to be. One day Momma might not be there to take care of you for a while.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on July 23, 2011 at 17:51

That's the truth Robert, I've only experienced aftershocks of an earthquake whose epicenter was near Woodland Hills, CA . I was visiting and the aftershocks were in the 6.0-6.1 range...enough to get you out of a moving bed!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 23, 2011 at 20:26

Well the human race has depended on everyone else of some kind to take care of them. They can not even survive for a week...a day...a ?....Well what if ? What if there's a interruption of modern services? Everyone has to take care of themselves for a little while...be ready...wow.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 24, 2011 at 9:56

Yesterday is a perfect example, a 5.8, 5.9 earthquake occurring affecting major metropolitan areas. This one, not so bad, next time...with a only a slight increase in magnitude...still believe it can't happen in a major urban area? Perhaps there is no way to prepare for such an event.

Permalink Reply by Gary Nelson on November 4, 2011 at 9:20

A 7.6 can cause serious damage over large areas.  The first thing to do is check the bleeding and treat it.  There will be aftershocks, prepare for them.  Watch downed power lines and broken gas lines.  don't light a match or lighter.   Be careful in and around buildings until damage is known.  Beware of tidal waves along coast.  Be prepared to evacuate.  There is much that can be done to prepare for an earthquake but is is too late for that after the fact.  Like where where will you meet your family with no phones?  What will you take if you evacuate?  Preparation is the key to survival.  "The Pocket Disaster Survival Guide" is a real good book by Andrews and Bowers, and a good place to start.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on January 27, 2012 at 19:37

Good advice Gary! No question an earthquake that large can and will do damage.

Gary Nelson said:

A 7.6 can cause serious damage over large areas.  The first thing to do is check the bleeding and treat it.  There will be aftershocks, prepare for them.  Watch downed power lines and broken gas lines.  don't light a match or lighter.   Be careful in and around buildings until damage is known.  Beware of tidal waves along coast.  Be prepared to evacuate.  There is much that can be done to prepare for an earthquake but is is too late for that after the fact.  Like where where will you meet your family with no phones?  What will you take if you evacuate?  Preparation is the key to survival.  "The Pocket Disaster Survival Guide" is a real good book by Andrews and Bowers, and a good place to start.