Natural disasters

MeltMyWayMeltMyWay
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So I’ve I it been in Southern California for just over 1.5 years now. We just had a very minor little earthquake that I could feel here in North Hollywood. We get lil tremors all the time. But this one had the television shaking a bit so I grabbed my purse, and stood in my doorway.

Will I ever get used to these? Do I really want to get used to them?

My roommate was so chill he’s like I only came out cause I heard your door open and wanted to tease you.

I’m originally from Michigan, grew up with Tornado 🌪️ drills and crazy snow storms. This is new territory for me

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  • Cessna_guyCessna_guy

    When I lived in the area, it was recommended to fill up the car at a half tank in case you have to evacuate.

  • MeltMyWayMeltMyWay

    Good advice thank you.

  • PeopleLikeUsPeopleLikeUs

    I'm 3rd generation. As far back as my grandfather in the 1800's, SoCal people have always talked about "the big one." This is an earthquake that would destroy SoCal, but never has. The two biggest earthquakes I know about were the Long Beach Earthquake (Which was centered in Newport Beach) and Northridge. The Long Beach quake was pretty bad because of how buildings were built with no earthquake code in 1933. Here's a list of other earthquakes; honestly, I hardly remember or even know about the other ones listed. It's not that big of a deal. https://voiceofoc.org/major-historical-earthquakes-in-southern-california/

  • SunsetSnugglesSunsetSnuggles

    Ironic to read this, today... The area where I live was on a Fire Watch and then a Red Flag Warning, the past 36 hours or so. 🔥 There are some wildfires in the northwestern part of the state already, but essentially, these warnings are to alert people that the conditions are ripe for new and erratic wildfires to break out... Hot temperatures, very low humidity, high wind, and lightning storms with no rain. ⚡️ Indeed, yesterday in the car I heard a crack of lightning so close and so loud, it sounded like a cannon had gone off next to me.

    Needless to say, my boyfriend and I each spent some time making an evacuation checklist of practical essentials, and irreplaceable sentimental items. ✅️ We didn't actually gather or load anything, because there were no new fires yet, but now we're prepared. 😊 It's definitely something we should have already had in place, but now we're ready.

    @sage91436
    As far as earthquakes, I've only experienced two very minor ones while visiting California. You make a good point about "do I really want to get used to them"... I'm not sure I could deal with the risk of something so spontaneous. 😬

    I grew up in Colorado, far enough west to have never worried about a tornado, far enough east to have never worried about wildfires... 🌪 This is a good reminder that if someone is looking to move, there can be large forces to consider.

    I'm glad that this earthquake was small and you're okay; if I were in your position I think I would just read up and watch videos on exactly how to prepare, and what to do, in these cases...

    This looks to be a good resource on what to do prior to, during, and after, an earthquake:

    https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes

    There are lots of links within the paragraphs, that go into further details on various suggestions.

    Stay safe out there, girlie! 🤗

    ~ Sunset Snuggles

    🫂 Enthusiast 🌄 Travel Fiend 🐄 Animal Lover

  • JubalJubal
    edited August 2024

    I grew up in earthquake country, now I live in tornado territory. You can either get used to them both, or let them stress you out. Since these are forces of nature which we have no control over, getting used to them is easier on you.

    hint Always have a few days worth of bottled water, canned food, etc at home in case a bigger earthquake knocks out power for awhile. The classic advice on earthquakes is GET OUTSIDE, but in urbanized areas this is often a bad idea. Rather, get used to identifying good cover like heavy doorframes that will remain standing even after a big quake. And don't forget that there'll be aftershocks for awhile.

    Enjoy the ride!!

  • Vocalist100Vocalist100

    I was in Woodland Hills (about 5 miles away) from the Northridge quake back in the early 90's. I also had a tornado go right on front of my house a couple years ago outside Chicago. I'm not really concerned about anything like that or other natural disaster since, being a Buddhist, I know I have no control over whether it happens or not. It's all about the attitude.

  • MeltMyWayMeltMyWay

    @Vocalist100 I 100% agree with you there

  • JasonCuddlesJasonCuddles
    edited August 2024

    @PeopleLikeUs I don't know anything about this socal thing but people lived in Pompeii for around 800 years before "the big one" hit. I find risk tolerance, and by extension willful risk ignorance, to be an interesting thing to observe.

    Edit--------
    I am speaking generally, not about you specifically.

  • Jack62Jack62

    we will not escape the heat, period!

  • MeltMyWayMeltMyWay

    @Jack62 the heat I can take … it’s the ice and snow I’ve had enough of.

  • CuddleDuncanCuddleDuncan Mod

    Where is the correct place to take shelter if you are in a tornado and a big earthquake at the same time?

    Asking for a friend.

  • JohnR1972JohnR1972

    @CuddleDuncan - The correct response to that situation is to sit down, lean forward, put your head between your knees, and kiss your butt goodbye.

  • MeltMyWayMeltMyWay

    @CuddleDuncan - tornado is a basement under a mattress is best. If no basement in a bath run under a mattress.
    Earthquake I’m told you’re supposed to stand in a door frame or get outside.
    Luckily “ It is very unlikely for an earthquake and tornado to occur at the same time in the same place. Earthquakes are caused by tectonic plate movement, while tornadoes are atmospheric phenomenon. They are typically associated with different weather conditions and geological processes that do not overlap in the same location simultaneously.”
    I’d probably stay in a doorway in middle of the house away from Windows

  • Empress_SwanEmpress_Swan
    edited August 2024

    The world is coming to a end soon im not trying to be too biblical but in the Bible the world will be destroyed by fire 🔥 im like well😆 there are volcanoes around the whole entire world 🤔i wonder what will happen if all of them erupted at the same time... The weather and natural disasters has been terrible right now but I know the world have not seen anything yet thats about to come prayers for all who reads this

  • JubalJubal

    @Empress_Swan if you'd like some sobering science, go read up on the Yellowstone caldera. If geologists are right, we might be overdue for a big blast from that particular volcano.

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