Today as we reflect on the 200 year anniversary of the December 16, 1811 earthquake, we must ask ourselves ...are WE prepared? As 2:15 a.m came and went this morning, I am hesitant to say that we are not. Although we have extensive information, scientific research and data, our complacency is still evident in our lack of recognition that we live on the most massive earthquake fault east of the Rocky Mountains.
Each day we hear of disasters whether they be floods, hurricanes, winter storms, tornadoes, fires, etc. Still they always happen to other people in other areas we tell ourselves. "I'll do something tomorrow... or when I have a little extra cash... and for some tomorrow never comes. What we fail to realize is aptly stated by Benjamin Franklin "Those who fail to prepare are preparing to fail". Which are you.....
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