Image by capemeares.org By Macy Barhyte Staff Writer Could you imagine not having fresh water to shower for a month? What about not having electricity for a month? How about not having your phone? That's what will happen if the Cascadia earthquake hits. Washington, Oregon, and a little bit of northern California will be affected. Scientists have no idea when it's going to hit. It could be today or not even in our lifetime. The earthquake will be a big one, and it could be a magnitude of 9.0 or larger. According to OPB.com, the shaking will be severe and poorly built structures will crumble. Furniture will fly all around the house if not bolted to the walls or ground. To prepare for the big boom, bolt down your water heater. Also, know how to turn off your gas. If you don’t turn off your gas your house can blow up. Another way to prepare is to get 14 gallons of fresh water and 42 meals per person. You should have a meeting place with your family because phones will be out. Water and electricity will be out for a month. The water and sewage will be out for a year. Police and fire will be out for about six months. Health care facilities will be out for about 3 years. So be prepared for the major consequences. Kenneth murphy director FEMA’s Region X, says “This is one time that I’m hoping all the science is wrong, and it won’t happen for another thousand years.” It's a little concerning that they have no idea when it's going to hit. Murphy also said,“Our operating assumption is that everything west of Interstate 5 will be toast.” According to the Lake Oswego review, LOSD schools are poorly built. This means our school won’t be able to withstand the earthquake. Overall, the Cascadia earthquake is frightening but if you know what’s coming, you will be better prepared.
tony
11/28/2016 10:30:48 am
Also a walkie talkie would be helpful in a bag or have a B.O.B(bug out bag) Which will help alot if this were to happen. Comments are closed.
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