Is The Big One coming? West Coast

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Originally Posted by KMC45

Was close (Los Gatos, Ca.) to the epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989. I was getting ready to watch the Bay Area World Series when it happened. Watching my heavy old 36" Sony Trinitron bouncing on its stand was a clue that this one was different.

Sixty three people died, and nearly four thousand people were injured as a result of this earthquake.

I wanted to see the damage where I lived but I knew the power was out so I got on my Mt Bike and rode downtown. Eerily quiet, houses knocked off kilter, strange as shit.

What did I learn.

Stock up on water, you can go days without food, but not without water. I've water fasted for seven days and it isn't a big deal.

Store the kind of food that will last for a long time. I store canned goods and a lot of nuts. This provides me with protein and fats. My diet consists mostly of these two food groups so that works for me, store what works for you.Watch for expiration dates, replace as needed.

Flashlights, lots of batteries, warm sleeping bags, warm clothing, just in case it happens during a cold spell. Also put some kind of kit together that you can store in your car just in case you are in it when something like this happens.

I'm a believer that most people are good people, but I'm also a believer that some people can be very bad people. The percentage of very bad people seems to increase during these times. I'm prepared for that too.

If you prepare, you'll stand a pretty good chance of coming through one of these.

Excellent advise. You sir are a true prepper. One never knows what’s ahead. I would also add that having “cash” on hand for these unforeseen events is a must. Most people do not have cash these days and when the lights go out.... no more access.