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Quake Tip of the Week

By Larry Guillot
Friday November 16, 2007

Tectonic Time Bomb 

 

Big news in the papers recently: USGS seismic scientists have discovered that the Hayward Fault has had a major rupture every 140 years, on average, since the year 1315. In case you wonder: we’re in the 140th year since the last one. 

Devastation in the Bay area from a 6.7 quake would be enormous. The scientists, however, think that a 7.3 Hayward quake is quite possible: a huge difference in energy and shaking.  

Could this be a good time to prepare? Do you have emergency kits at home and in your cars? Extra water and food? Installed an automatic gas shut-off valve at home? Secured your furniture? 

Make your home secure and your family safe. 

 

 

Larry Guillot is the owner of QuakePrepare, an earthquake consulting, securing and kit supply service. Contact him at 558-3299 or see www.quakeprepare.com to receive semi-monthly e-mails and safety reports.