There are those who don’t know what an earthquake is, because they have never experience one. Maybe these stories will help you to understand why some people feel earthquake terror.
68-year-old Emma Drages woke up as she was tossed out of her bed and covered with a nearby bureau. After getting free, she walked into the dining room to find her grandmother’s antique dishes broken and scattered on the floor.
3 1/2 year old Joseph Bishop never stood a chance as the crumbling chimney by a fireplace rained upon him. He was killed instantly. His parents had brought their 5 kids back to California from their home in Massachusetts to celebrate a high school reunion.
These are true stories of the devastation that earthquakes can cause. Earthquakes are a part of life in many areas of the country. While tragic high magnitude quakes are infrequent, living close to a fault line, experiencing a mud slide or strong shaking from even a small one can convince you that earthquake preparedness is absolutely necessary. Here are 15 precautions that you can take now to minimize the turmoil that can have a devastating affect on you and your family.