Too many earthquakes.. freaking the kids out

[Michelle]

Who felt it?
We got to do our earthquake drill for real this time!

[sharlan]

We're just the other side of the hills from Yorba Linda. We've had 20 in the past 10 1/2 hrs. My kids haven't even noticed them. I have two bags in the car "just in case".

[Michelle]

that's good!
we do too, we also have all the furniture bolted down and fish tank especially.
what other things do you do to prepare? in case I am missing something.
( I do have a "go bag" in the house)

[Michelle]

also, does anyone remember that article about that rescue worker who said to not go under furniture?
He said to lay between furniture.
I heard it may be a hoax, I just don't know what to believe anymore.

[laundrymom]

Sending you ALL safe calm vibes.

[sharlan]

The last I read was to not go under furniture or stand in doorways.

I have a copy of everyone's contact info and emergency treatment forms in my car.

I have emergency food and water bags near the front door.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Dear Earth,
Please stop shaking Cali. The kids are scared. Thank you.

[sharlan]

We're up to 26 earthquakes in the past 12 hrs.

My kids haven't even noticed the two larger ones we've had this morning.

[Sugar Magnolia]

That's one bonus in Florida, we know in advance when a hurricane is coming. This FL girl would be quaking in her boots, no pun intended.

[SilverSabre25]

Good grief! Stay safe!

[mema]

Glad you are all prepared just in case. What parts are they happening? I am going on vaca next week there and I don't want to freak out

[missjenny]

Lol I have not noticed a single one though people keep telling me. I am so used the them that the only time I notice is when it shakes hard enough and long enough that things fall off the shelf.

[laundrymom]

We had a 3.4 Or .7 I can't remember which here several yrs ago and NO THANKYOU!!! Scared the bajeebers out of me!!
I like Indiana!!!

[sharlan]

We're at 30 so far since 11:30 last night. They are all centered in Yorba Linda. We've only felt two so far.

[mema]

Originally Posted by sharlan

We're at 30 so far since 11:30 last night. They are all centered in Yorba Linda. We've only felt two so far.

I think that is like an hour and a half from where I'll be. Shouldn't feel them then. I can deal with floods, tornadoes, snow storms, and ice storms, but I think I would freak in an earthquake

[sharlan]

Originally Posted by mema

I think that is like an hour and a half from where I'll be. Shouldn't feel them then. I can deal with floods, tornadoes, snow storms, and ice storms, but I think I would freak in an earthquake

For the most part, earthquakes are short, quick, and over with in a few seconds. CA has a lot of earthquakes everyday that nobody feels. Rarely do we have any damage. It's not like the midwest where whole towns are destroyed by tornados or the gulf areas that have hurricanes that destroy large areas at a time.

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by sharlan

For the most part, earthquakes are short, quick, and over with in a few seconds. CA has a lot of earthquakes everyday that nobody feels. Rarely do we have any damage. It's not like the midwest where whole towns are destroyed by tornados or the gulf areas that have hurricanes that destroy large areas at a time.

Were you here for the Northridge Quake?

[Michael]

Originally Posted by Michelle

Were you here for the Northridge Quake?

Yes, I watched the lights in Los Angeles go dark.

[sharlan]

Originally Posted by Michelle

Were you here for the Northridge Quake?

Yes, (born and raised in SoCal) but earthquakes don't stress me out. I don't stress or get upset so my kids follow along with my attitude.

My bed slid across the floor with me in it during the Sylmar earthquake.