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When the ground beneath your feet suddenly turns to liquid, milliseconds feel like minutes. The roar of collapsing drywall, the shatter of glass, and the violent sway of overhead fixtures create a unique brand of primal terror. In that moment, there is no time to Google "what to do." There is no time to run to the store for bottled water. There is only the physics of disaster and the quality of your preparation. quakprep.
Stop waiting for the shake. Start quakprep today. Editor’s Note: This article is part of our ongoing “Resilient Living” series. For personalized checklists and seismic risk maps, consult the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and your local government’s emergency management office. This is where enters the conversation
An earthquake is inevitable. A disaster is not. The difference between a geological event and a humanitarian catastrophe is the degree of preparation. In that moment, there is no time to Google "what to do
Lower frequency, higher intensity potential. Soil here is older and transmits seismic waves farther. Expect liquifaction and building collapse in Memphis, St. Louis, and Evansville. Focus on strapping water heaters and bolting sill plates to foundations.
Tsunami risk after shaking. If you feel violent shaking for 20+ seconds and you are near the coast, do not wait for a warning. Walk to high ground immediately (100 feet elevation or 2 miles inland).