Earthquake

[the Pollo Loco]

yes, we are all surprised by the East Coast Quake. But remember there is still the possibility of aftershocks. So if you are not earthquake prepared, now is the time to get ready... just like you prepare for your Hurricanes, get your essentials ready!!!!

 

[dmccann]

We r on vac at Va beach,i was sitting on a plastic chair outside,i felt dizzy,i thought i was having a dizzy spell,as i have had in the past,i then thought it must be wind cause the glass door behind me was shaking,then i thought the chair had a bad leg,the man i was talking to showed no signs there was something going on ,so i thought it was me!then others ran by saying earth quake!I am ready to head home.!

 

[Msbear]

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Consider this stolen!

this is my new Facebook status

 

[mikensara]

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here it takes 2 feet or more to be paralyzed by snow and thats only if you dont have a 4 wheel drive. we get excited for deep snow and get to see what our trucks are made of

all kidding aside earthquakes for us are big news just as snow in california is big news to them

 

[KWAK]

Arent earthquakes somthing that will be happening more often in the end times or somthing like that???

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

I can't believe the amount of people that blamed the shaking on their poor inocent pets! Shame on you all!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I didn't feel a thing in central PA. My fiance did about 10 miles away. Go figure??

 

[KristyHall]

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You haven't felt the earth quake in the house when my dog starts scratching

 

[NGT ANGL]

For those of us who live in areas where earthquakes are not common, it can be very disconcerting and frightening.

I was at work in Washington, DC when the earthquake hit and it truly frightened a lot of people. The building I work in is in fairly close proxmity to the Pentagon, which I watched as it burned on 9/11...I believe the initial reaction of many yesterday, was that we had been bombed again. Reactions which were certainly understandable since we are so close to 9/11 anniversary...

I also happen to live in Virginia, about 29 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake in Mineral, VA - which also happens to be the location of the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant - scary when you look at what just happened in Japan. There are also quite a few members of BYC who live not too far from yesterday's events as well...

There are very old buildings in DC which were not built with earthquakes in mind that are closed today, and there are many schools in the area that I live in that have delayed the start of school today because of structural damage.

I totally agree that the media over sensationalizes catastrophic events and indeed, what may be "catastrophic" to some, may be daily routine for others. While I have not been offended by any comments that I have read here, I just wanted to throw out a gentle reminder to those who may be quick to poke fun. By poking fun you may be unintentionally diminishing the fears and concerns of some of your fellow BYCers, which really isn't fair. When something happens to scare people in your "community", you should offer your support, not your sarcasm.

 

[Msbear]

It is a good thing to have a smaller quake like this every once in a while.. to reiterate to people that it CAN happen and to get folks thinking about what to do... in case..

Now for some more joking

Here's my dad's Facebook status


Dec. 1975... Rick's Cafe Negril Jamaica.. one other guy in the bar and he says "Dude Mick Jagger Just left."
Nov. 2006... Miami International Airport Ms. Lisa says, "There goes Rod Stewart" as I see the VIP door close
August 2011... On the riding lawn mower and never felt the quake... bummer.