Thread: EARTHQUAKE IN SAN BERNARDINO, CA

I thought you Californians don't even notice a 5.0.

Originally Posted by patbrunz

I thought you Californians don't even notice a 5.0.

This Californian does!

Can I ask you Califonians something? I have visited California many times, but everytime I had this fear of an earthquake. I just don't think I could handle living where there is always an unexpected catastrophe. Living in tornado alley, I am a ham radio operator and a storm chaser so I am always expecting what's coming. Do you guys forget about earthquakes until they happen, or do you live in fear of the unexpected?

Originally Posted by Doots

Thanks for the prayers GeorgiaPeach and April.

You're welcome, I am glad everyone is okay.

Originally Posted by jshhmr

Can I ask you Califonians something? I have visited California many times, but everytime I had this fear of an earthquake. I just don't think I could handle living where there is always an unexpected catastrophe. Living in tornado alley, I am a ham radio operator and a storm chaser so I am always expecting what's coming. Do you guys forget about earthquakes until they happen, or do you live in fear of the unexpected?

There is the chance of natural disasters no matter where one lives. Perhaps the idea of experiencing an earthquake is scarier to those who haven't experienced them because, well, they haven't experienced them. I've felt quite a few but mostly back in the 70's and 80's. Most are small and they say that's good, pressure is being relieved. Experienced some scary ones too but only a couple of those. Guess living here so long we get use to it as much as one can and do not think of earthquakes much. That's my 2 cents anyway.

Speaking of tornadoes, those spook me but then I haven't seen one. Was in the midwest last year and there was such a warning and I kept looking at the sky.

So I'd say we all adjust and accept what could happen wherever we live.

You are welcome Doots. Many of us have to deal with other possible disasters, but the earth moving suddenly does not give one time to prepare.

Psalm 91

I always thought these "smaller" EQ's were good. The earth is letting off some steam/pressure. Hopefully putting off the Big One.

Originally Posted by jshhmr

Can I ask you Califonians something? I have visited California many times, but everytime I had this fear of an earthquake. I just don't think I could handle living where there is always an unexpected catastrophe.

Earthquakes aren't catastrophes they are free amusement park rides!!
I am well prepared with everything secured to the walls, latches on cabinet doors, and supplies to live in the back yard for one week. I have ridden quite a few earthquakes but never had to use the supplies.

I am disappointed I didn't feel this one, I live too far away.

Originally Posted by Bowman

Originally Posted by jshhmr

Can I ask you Califonians something? I have visited California many times, but everytime I had this fear of an earthquake. I just don't think I could handle living where there is always an unexpected catastrophe.

Earthquakes aren't catastrophes they are free amusement park rides!!
I am well prepared with everything secured to the walls, latches on cabinet doors, and supplies to live in the back yard for one week. I have ridden quite a few earthquakes but never had to use the supplies.

I am disappointed I didn't feel this one, I live too far away.

LOL! Yes they are like rides! Some roll and some shake!!!!!!!!

LOL! Yes they are like rides! Some roll and some shake!!!!!!!!

I remember the Paso Robles quake a few years back, I got up on my living room couch and it was rocking and rolling like a kiddy roller coaster!