Will there be an earthquake in California after the Chile one?
Mar 11, 2010
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Earthquake Questions
My concern is !! we had one earthquake around Central America, then another one in South America, will those earthquakes generate another one in North America,? should we (citizens of California)be worried, and be prepared ???
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3 comments
paul on March 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Yes, definitly! but know one knows exactly when. Worrying about it won’t help. Preparing for it is a good idea. Here is some ways to prepare.
Six Ways to Plan Ahead Before an Earthquake
1. Check for Hazards in the Home
Fasten shelves securely to walls.
Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.
Brace overhead light fixtures.
Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.
Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor.
Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
2. Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors
Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table.
Against an inside wall.
Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over.
In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, overpasses, or elevated expressways.
3. Educate Yourself and Family Members on Earthquake Facts
Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on earthquakes. Also read the "How-To Series" for information on how to protect your property from earthquakes.
Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information.
Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
4. Have An Earthquake Survival Kit on Hand
Flashlight and extra batteries
Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries
First aid kit and manual
Emergency food and water
Non-electric can opener
Essential medicines
Cash and credit cards
Sturdy shoes
5. Develop an Emergency Communication Plan
In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster.
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person. GOOD LUCK!
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The Master on March 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm
typically earthquakes are very random and unpredictable, so really nothing much you can do
Dylandunkz on March 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Earthquakes are unpredictable so no matter what people say they cant guarentee its true. if you look at the patterns earthquakes are happening forms a scattered/dispersed pattern. hope this helps