Already at my computer I felt the ground beneath me start to shake and heard my German Shepherd start to whine as he tried to get out of the room. There is that moment when you’re not sure what is happening and then your brain processes, “EARTHQUAKE.” Things started falling off the shelves around me and so I did what any sane person would do and held onto my monitor so it … [Read more...]
Utah earthquake: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook up northern Utah
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook up northern Utah with its epicenter in Magna. Utah residents have been hearing about the “Big One” for decades. The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) was warning residents to prepare their emergency kits and take their cars out of their garages in fear that the earthquake that struck at approximately 7 AM, Wednesday was just a … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for the Big One? Preparing for the Utah Earthquake Event with Joe Dougherty
"Don't forget the can opener." That advice comes from Joe Dougherty with the Be Ready Utah program. He says that when people set aside emergency stores it is important to have a way to access these food supplies. Hence the can opener. Dougherty recommends having a two-week supply of food and water for each person and pet in a household since there are numerous events such … [Read more...]