I’m in Atlanta suburb and we actually had an earthquake that I felt, myself, about 2002 or so, I think it was. It felt like my king sized bed was now a glider, really strange sensation. Anyhow, you’re right Pam. You never know.
I don’t think I need this. the worst weather we get here in Vermont is the occasional Heavy Rains and Flooding oh yeah and the Snow and Ice. We’ve had very few earthquakes here, I’ve lived here 20 something years and have NEVER felt one (Other’s have but I haven’t). Not too worried.
The New Madrid Fault runs from just south of Chicago southward somewhat along The Mississippi River and ending in North East Arkansas and is named after the small town in South East Missouri. The quake (who’s epicenter was near New Madrid Missouri) that brought the fault into national attention during the 1800’s caused the Mississippi river to run backward for three days. A quake along this fault (the size of San Fransisco’s World Series quake) would devastate much of the central part of United States.
Needed this in Tennessee a few months ago. Not fun waking up in the middle of the night not knowing really what to do when we had one in the middle of the night.
Andrea, in a word, yes. 1812 New Madrid earthquake (From Wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Earthquake
Although California does have the most famous and most active earthquake fault in U.S., many other areas of the country have small quakes almost daily, even places like Vermont are not immune from earthquakes. On the U.S.G.S. website http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ is a map showing quakes that happened within the past 24 hours.
Well, Folks, I live in northern Texas and we just have those funny lookin’ clouds called tornados. The “What to do” book is very simple and to the point. Chapter one, “Bend over and kiss your arse (as those British would say) goodbye. The end.”
July 30th, 2008 - 8:13 am
Really don’t need this in the middle of tornado country…
July 30th, 2008 - 8:39 am
I’m in hurricane central…don’t anticipate any earthquakes. However, my family is on the West Coast…they may be able to use it.
July 30th, 2008 - 8:48 am
You never know when or where an earthquake will happen. I survived the San Francisco one and never want to experience that kind of fear again!
July 30th, 2008 - 8:54 am
tennessee has had a few earthquakes, really (new madreian fault) or something like that. never know!
July 30th, 2008 - 9:10 am
I live in FL and we had an earthquake in the gulf. Of course most people didn’t even feel it.
July 30th, 2008 - 9:11 am
Yea, there’s nothing like shakin’ N bakin’ in So. Cal ((((((earthquakes suck))))))
July 30th, 2008 - 9:31 am
I’m in Atlanta suburb and we actually had an earthquake that I felt, myself, about 2002 or so, I think it was. It felt like my king sized bed was now a glider, really strange sensation. Anyhow, you’re right Pam. You never know.
July 30th, 2008 - 9:46 am
I don’t think I need this. the worst weather we get here in Vermont is the occasional Heavy Rains and Flooding oh yeah and the Snow and Ice. We’ve had very few earthquakes here, I’ve lived here 20 something years and have NEVER felt one (Other’s have but I haven’t). Not too worried.
July 30th, 2008 - 11:43 am
Well i really need this, thanks tfc
July 30th, 2008 - 11:52 am
After the shaking I did yesterday here in Los Angeles, I think I’ll just order me a copy…
July 30th, 2008 - 1:34 pm
i could have used this yesterday when the ground was doing it’s little dance here in sunny so. cal.
July 30th, 2008 - 3:22 pm
The New Madrid Fault runs from just south of Chicago southward somewhat along The Mississippi River and ending in North East Arkansas and is named after the small town in South East Missouri. The quake (who’s epicenter was near New Madrid Missouri) that brought the fault into national attention during the 1800’s caused the Mississippi river to run backward for three days. A quake along this fault (the size of San Fransisco’s World Series quake) would devastate much of the central part of United States.
July 30th, 2008 - 3:43 pm
Needed this in Tennessee a few months ago. Not fun waking up in the middle of the night not knowing really what to do when we had one in the middle of the night.
July 30th, 2008 - 4:10 pm
So Travis, what you’re saying is that we ALL need one of these books?
July 30th, 2008 - 4:10 pm
Come on everyone, let’s sign up!
July 30th, 2008 - 4:48 pm
wow Travis, did you cut and paste that from wikipedia or what?
July 30th, 2008 - 4:53 pm
Cool, I’m ready for another one! Bring it on!!!
July 30th, 2008 - 5:08 pm
all is right with the world, got my warm delites
July 30th, 2008 - 5:22 pm
Andrea, in a word, yes. 1812 New Madrid earthquake (From Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Earthquake
Although California does have the most famous and most active earthquake fault in U.S., many other areas of the country have small quakes almost daily, even places like Vermont are not immune from earthquakes. On the U.S.G.S. website http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ is a map showing quakes that happened within the past 24 hours.
July 30th, 2008 - 5:26 pm
lizard: No, that first post was from memory, from an emergency communications meeting I attended in January 2008.
July 30th, 2008 - 7:42 pm
awsome Travis! It’s really interesting information.
July 30th, 2008 - 7:44 pm
travis you walking encyclopedia! what are we to do with u!?
July 31st, 2008 - 9:07 am
I Think we are just lucky to have people around with Memories like Travis who are looking out for our greater good! Thanks Travis!
July 31st, 2008 - 9:19 am
Travis, our (un)official “go to guy”!
July 31st, 2008 - 11:34 am
Well, Folks, I live in northern Texas and we just have those funny lookin’ clouds called tornados. The “What to do” book is very simple and to the point. Chapter one, “Bend over and kiss your arse (as those British would say) goodbye. The end.”
August 19th, 2008 - 9:46 pm
GOT IT………………..for vegas,naaaaa, i’ll send it to dad in cal.