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From the lens Earthquakes: How to prepare for one.

Living in an earthquake- prone area can be scary when the ground starts shaking. You never know if it is the "Big One" like in Japan or not. I know I had gotten lax, but after all the big earthquakes around the world, I am totally prepared. I hope you will all take the time to be also.

Earthquakes are scary and can be either just nerve-wracking or full-blown disasters. Please take some time and prepare your home and your family.

  • aesta1 May 4, 2012 @ 11:08 am | delete
    I was in the Philippines last March and we had an earthquake. It was not very strong still it caused us some concern.
  • budgetgeek Mar 22, 2012 @ 9:30 am | delete
    All we can do is prepare. And pray.
  • Ladymermaid Jan 29, 2012 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    We are in the wind and ocean current path from Japan so the radiation scare was very real for us on the west coast. I have heard that there is a float of debris from Japan that is the size of California and it is heading toward the west coast now. There are so many factors of concern when a huge Earthquake hits.
  • Heather426 Nov 25, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    *featured on my Best Emergency Earthquake Survival Kits
  • heavenlysoapsWA May 27, 2011 @ 9:09 pm | delete
    I never thought of the fire aspect, turning off the power etc. and many other things you pointed out, very good I really appreciate you sharing this with us.
  • Sara_Valor Apr 22, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Earthquakes are terribly frightening, they are something even the youngest of citizens forget once they have been through one, especially the Big Ones. Thanks for sharing this earthquake preparedness information with all of us!
  • Geekgurl Apr 2, 2011 @ 12:19 am | delete
    A lot of great information here. Living in S.K., there are rumors flying around now about an earthquake hitting closer to us.
  • billybraveheart Mar 31, 2011 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    great information
  • garyr_h Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    I experienced my first earthquake a week ago and it was a 5.7. I thought I was just feeling really sick at first until I realized what was happening. Scary.
  • WordCustard Mar 18, 2011 @ 3:36 am | delete
    Seems Dom and I think alike as I thought this lens has information that now more than ever needs to be shared. I've never experienced the fear of an earthquake and hope I never do but so many of you live in earthquake vulnerable areas. It's so important to be prepared.

    Angel blessed.
  • prosperity66 Mar 17, 2011 @ 3:48 am | delete
    I'm not prepared at all, whenever earth moves here, it's never something as tragic as in the other parts of the world. Liege got hit once by an earthquake though and few buildings were destroyed, but I don't remember if there were victims. Another part of Wallonia experienced some Earth tremors but nothing really alarming. We're not located in a part of the world that's in danger and this makes us overlook any future potential problem; which is probably not a good idea.
    Leaving a Lucky Leprechaun Blessing.
  • TheLittleCardShop Mar 16, 2011 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    Following your advice I updated my Emergency Kits, we never know when we will need them. It is important to keep refreshing them. Very useful information Kathy. A fav :)
  • Greekgeek Mar 16, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete
    I'm pretty well prepared, but I think I need a grab and go bag. I've got a complete evacuation kit in the trunk of my car -- Pruses have this wonderful "under the floor" storage compartment with room for all kinds of food, blankets, water jugs and first aid supplies -- and I've got two bins on my patio for me and kitty cat in case i need to camp outside a week (includes a wee one-person tent). But neither is very portable if one suddenly had to run out and not come back for a few days.

    I'm surprised those 3s are giving you so much trouble! Usually I don't feel them. But they can be startling when they go bang right under you.

    The Easter quake last year was strong enough to make me get a much better earthquake preparedness kit together so that I really can be self-sufficient (if uncomfortable) for a week without water and power.
  • KathyMcGraw Mar 16, 2011 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Greekgeek- I just updated this, as those 3's were from Easter time last year. I was shocked that those small numbers rattled my house so much. I have 2 to go bags, one in the car, and one by my door as we never know.
  • Waxing-Lyrical Mar 13, 2011 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    Returning to add a blessing to this most useful and helpful topic.
  • Mujjen Mar 13, 2011 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    it must be so scary to experience an earthquake, they are so powerful. Great advice.
  • sukkran Mar 13, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    informative lens. thanks for the useful info. ~blessed by a squid angel~
  • jvsper63 Mar 13, 2011 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Thank you, this is a great awareness lens. I don't live in an area like California. But with everything in Japan and elsewhere. Your right we need to be prepared. Great topic..Joni
  • pkmcr Mar 13, 2011 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Very informative and given recent events something that many people should take account of. Lensrolled to my Emergency Preparedness and Survival Kits lenses and blessed by a passing Squid Angel
  • alteredkat Jul 1, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto experienced a 5.0 about a week ago...and let me tell you it was scary! Great lens with great info! Thanks for sharing...
  • paperfacets Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Earthquakes is something we should always reminder ourselves of. Our track home was built in '82 and when my husband saw how the roof was supported for the concrete tiles he was very concerned. The flimsy two by fours were actually bowing. He has had half of the house corrected and it cost a couple of thousand. The kitchen/livingroom side of the house should be avoided when the the big one comes.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Thanks Sherry for sharing that...many of the tract homes are built so fast and yes they look nice, but as you pointed out structurally they may not be all that sound.
  • Sylvestermouse Jun 21, 2010 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    A lot of these are great tips for any emergency. I have always been concerned about having a point of contact or a place to meet in the event of an emergency. We have tornado's to contend with and just like earthquakes, they often hit without advance warning. I love the backpack idea.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    I have never experienced a tornado...but you are right...preparing for a natural disaster is always best. We just never know when one will hit!
  • WordCustard Jun 1, 2010 @ 6:17 am | delete
    I hadn't seen this before. What helpful and sensible advice. I hope this reaches everyone living in earthquake zones.
  • KathyMcGraw Jun 25, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    Nicki- If even one person can prepare themselves then this would have been worth it :)
  • LKW31 May 21, 2010 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    This was a gripping read! Very interesting, informative and helpful. The Earhquake video was scary! A big Thumbs Up to yooou!
  • d-artist Apr 23, 2010 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    after Zazzle's question I decided to look over your lenses again, and what a great 5* lens here. I once lived in the Bay Area, Earthquakes were frightening for me...in the 50's we had a terrible one...because of it, we moved across the Bay. We then moved to the Midwest and didn't get away from earthquakes, though small most people don't even feel them. Now we have the Tornados, at least we know they're coming...thanks for taking me back in time...a ~"Squid Angel Blessing"~ wow, 3 in a row!!!
  • skiesgreen Apr 22, 2010 @ 4:14 am | delete
    Great advice and nicely presented lens. Blessed and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • WeddingZazzle Apr 13, 2010 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Living in California, I sure can appreciate this lens. Angel Blessings :)
  • SoyCandleLover-Maker Mar 25, 2010 @ 6:17 am | delete
    Being in Upstate NY, I can only remember 1 small quake early one morning. It was only noticed by people already up for the day. Bravo on these great tips for earthquakes or any other natural disaster.
  • kiwisoutback Mar 23, 2010 @ 9:41 am | delete
    All of these recent earthquakes are a reminder of how important it is to know what to do once this arises. I travel often to California, so I'm definitely going to reread this, favorite it, and read it again. Thanks for the information!
  • GonnaFly Mar 18, 2010 @ 5:07 am | delete
    Although I've never been in an earthquake, I guess they could happen here. It's good to be informed. You have made some great points which would be applicable to lots of different disasters.
  • Pukeko Mar 13, 2010 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Excellent advice Kathy. I have lensrolled to my two earthquake lenses, as they all compliment each other.
  • noxid25 Mar 13, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    A wonderfully written lens, with great tips and up to date news information. 5 stars!
  • sandyspider Mar 13, 2010 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Very useful and well timed lens.
  • lakern26 Mar 13, 2010 @ 8:21 am | delete
    What valuable information! Last year, I finally started preparing emergency bags for my family. We don't live in an earthquake-prone area (thankfully), but it never hurts to be prepared for any disaster, as you've said. It seems there's always something to learn on this subject, so thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Stay safe.
  • Ecolicious Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Very useful. Lensrolling to my Haiti lens
  • Ecolicious Mar 12, 2010 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Very useful. Lensrolling to my Haiti lens
  • Heather426 Mar 12, 2010 @ 9:32 pm | delete
    I live in Earthquake country too, just north of L.A. by Vasquez Rocks on the San Andreas fault...so we do keep some things ready. Will add a few things after reading this!
  • lisadh Mar 7, 2010 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Great job! Those of us who live in earthquake country can become too complacent. I lived in the Bay Area for many years and lived through several large earthquakes, including Loma Prieta. I had an earthquake kit, but still didn't spend much time worrying about quakes. Now every time I drive down to the Bay Area I keep thinking about the Hayward Fault, which is overdue for an eruption.
  • Kimsworld Mar 1, 2010 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    I have only felt a couple of small earthquakes. They were in California. It was an eerie feeling, because you have no control, there is nothing you can do.

    I can't imgine what it felt like in Chile.

    Great information here, I hope I never need it.
  • LotusMalas Mar 1, 2010 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Congratulations on Nail that Niche! I used to live in Southern California, so I know the importance of the information in this lens!
  • kimmanleyort Feb 1, 2010 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    Just revisiting this lens to say thank you for your kind words and blessing on Nail that Niche. This is definitely one of your many niches.
  • imaginemdd Jan 26, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    This is a helpful and informative lens. I live in California and appreciate all the info I can get. I've bookmarked your site and also lensrolled this to my Earthquake Preparedness Planning for your Pets lens. Thanks for the information.
  • Waxing-Lyrical Jan 25, 2010 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Coming from the UK, I must admit this is something that I have never had to be concerned about. But, as you point out, travelling to different parts of the world, one needs to be aware. Thanks for the great advice.
  • aj2008 Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:10 pm | delete
    We do not live in an area where earthquakes happen, although the UK does suffer very mild tremors from time to time. However, we did visit Kefalonia some years ago, which is a Greek Island and the most severe Earthquake zone in the Mediterranean.

    The whole island was devastated in the 50s and there was still evidence of the earthquake when we visited.

    This lens gives such good advice. There was a RocketMoms challenge to produce a lens about your most prized possession and I remeber reading about someone who has a large wooden trunk near the front door, with all her prized possessions in it in case there is a fire. I guess you could do the same in the event of an earthquake.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    AJ- like Rachel you are lucky to live free of quakes. I didn't know about the Greek Island, fascinating. And actually, as you have mentioned even if we don't live in an earthquake area, we could be visiting somewhere that does. Many of these tips help travelers as well. Pack a small first aid kit, program your phone, learn the exit routes of places you stay or visit.

    As to the trunk...when I got my stuff ready last week, I actually took 2 of the most prized possessions from my Rocket Moms lens, plus the phone! The photos I chose to leave....they are in my mind anyway.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Jan 21, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    I haven't updated my emergency kits for years and reading this made me realize how much older my girls are now and how much more information they need in case they are home alone if disaster strikes. Thanks for the awesome tips!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    I agree that as they get older there is more info they need, and anyone with a cell phone should program ICE into it. Sad part is we never know when disaster will strike, good news is we can do things to prepare. Thank you for stopping by :)
  • MeltedRachel Jan 20, 2010 @ 3:22 am | delete
    Great information, Kathy and lots of useful tips. I can't imagine I'll ever be in an earthquake here but one never knows!
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Hi Rachel...lucky you, but some of these are good for any disaster :)
  • Susan52 Jan 19, 2010 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Great information! Lensrolling to my Backpack Survival Kit and Car Survival Kit lenses.
  • spunkyduckling Jan 19, 2010 @ 6:36 am | delete
    Earthquakes are very scary...it actually would of been a nice feeling if it wasn't such a threat. I had a good laugh with the videos..thanks for putting this lens together. Know others will find it very useful. You got some good information here. The last strongest earthquake I experienced (5.5) magnitude work me up in my sleep and left me with panic attacks. Could have ruined my mental state of mind LOL Thank goodness those panic attacks don't happen anymore!
  • Wednesday_Elf Jan 18, 2010 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Wow - earthquakes in Riverside. I must call my friend who lives there! It's always an excellent idea to have a disaster preparedness kit ready. Regarding earthquakes, I experienced only one tiny tremor on the central coast of California back in the 1970's and remember it well. But I did once have to evacuate for a Hurricane on the Georgia Coast and ever since then have been fully prepared with the basic essentials for any type of natural disaster. Thanks for the review - it's a good reminder to double-check my 'kit'.
  • Ramkitten Jan 17, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    You give excellent advice here. It's easy to think things like this will never happen to us, but it's so much better to be prepared than to try to scramble at the last moment, when sometimes there is only a moment to evacuate. I've never had to deal with an earthquake, but our Search and Rescue team has been involved with some local wildfires, and it's a real eye-opener, seeing families that are completely unprepared for the reality of having to leave their homes in just minutes.
  • Michey Jan 17, 2010 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Great, being prepare for catastrophes is a great idea, sometime we don't know where they will hit, but to do our best can help.
    Thanks
    michey
  • AddaptAbilities Jan 16, 2010 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    This is great advice. It reminds me of how unprepared I am ... I've lived in CA for 12 years without a major quake, and I'm getting complacent.
  • luvmyludwig Jan 15, 2010 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    This is a great lens with all the information one would need when dealing with an earthquake. It was so scary the other night when we were in chat when the earthquake started, but I'm glad you took precautions and gathered up items you would need.
  • kimmanleyort Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:06 am | delete
    That must have been really scary. Believe it or not, we had a minor earthquake in Indianapolis a year or two ago. It woke me up and I had no idea what it was but my husband knew right away. Great tips, information, and resources in this lens!
  • arncyn Jan 15, 2010 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Really well done and informative lens, Kathy! So much information on here that we can all use. I have given it a boost so that more people may find their way to it. *blessed*
  • prosperity66 Jan 15, 2010 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Would be useful tips for those in my country who live in an area that is subject to earthquakes these last years... My thoughts to the last weeks earthquakes victims all over the world!
    Squidangel blessings to the tips to prepare yourself for Earthquake!

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