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Post by bc2ca on Aug 24, 2014 16:24:04 GMT
It is definitely scarier when an earthquake hits in the middle of the night, especially if you loose power and have limited/no access to information.
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Post by Marina on Aug 24, 2014 16:29:04 GMT
We are in the South Bay. My husband woke up but neither our child or myself woke up. I teased my DH it's because the two of us are native Californians. But seriously I'm surprised we didn't wake up for one of that size. We have family up in Vallejo and that city really got shook.
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Post by Rachel on Aug 24, 2014 16:32:32 GMT
Woke us up out of a dead sleep also. Pretty darned scary, my heart was pounding for a good hour afterwards. The bed was rocking and rolling all over. No damage here, but my plant pots outside moved around, and my fifth wheel trailer moved about a foot! I have felt a lot of earthquakes, but none of them have scared me like this one did. Way different than the '89 quake which I also remember very well.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 16:32:34 GMT
Hoping Lucy checks in.
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Post by blueswede on Aug 24, 2014 16:49:48 GMT
Krazyscrapper, it must have been strong for you since you are so close. I am about 45 minutes away. It woke me up and lasted long enough that I had time to think whether I should hold tight and stay in bed or move. I did end up just rolling over and going back to bed. Read all of the news reports after I got up this morning.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 16:50:12 GMT
Good news I have power again.
I didn't feel the 89 earthquake as I was on the bus coming home from work in SF.
But I do remember what I saw when I went back to work in the Financial District in S F. It was how the curbs had separated from the sidewalks. Even though I saw where an old brick building had collapsed it was the separation of the curbs from the sidewalks that impressed on me the power of earthquakes.
So since I didn't feel the 89 quake this one was pretty violent for me. I have necklaces hanging on the wall in the bedroom as well one very big wind chime hanging in the dining room. Let me say they got quite a workout swaying back and forth this morning.
But give me an earthquake over a tornado.
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Post by oaksong on Aug 24, 2014 16:50:31 GMT
That's a big one! I hope everyone gets their power back on soon. With all of the wineries in the area and their fragile product, there could be some huge business losses.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 17:00:59 GMT
It woke DH and me from a very deep sleep. Couldn't go back to sleep for quite a while and slept in later than usual. Didn't know the magnitude and damage until we turned on the tv. So far no damage that we've found. The good thing about earthquakes is they don't last long. Tornadoes terrify me. We get both although the biggest quake we've had was a 5.6. Lucky Oklahomans. I'd rather the tornadoes because they are pretty predictable, seasonal and we have time to take shelter from them were as earthquakes just hit with no warning and no place to go for safety.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 24, 2014 17:05:45 GMT
It woke DH and me from a very deep sleep. Couldn't go back to sleep for quite a while and slept in later than usual. Didn't know the magnitude and damage until we turned on the tv. So far no damage that we've found. The good thing about earthquakes is they don't last long. Tornadoes terrify me. We get both although the biggest quake we've had was a 5.6. Lucky Oklahomans. I'd rather the tornadoes because they are pretty predictable, seasonal and we have time to take shelter from them were as earthquakes just hit with no warning and no place to go for safety. But I think there are far more deaths and widespread property damage with tornadoes and hurricanes than earthquakes.
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Post by lindywholoveskids on Aug 24, 2014 17:20:19 GMT
I'd rather know it's coming as in a tornado.
Lots of damage but there already is a state of emergency declared.
There have been about 5-6 aftershocks. Predicting more from 3-5 range.
A boy was badly injured from a fireplace falling on him. I think he was medic- avaced (?)
It's good that it happened when it did otherwise more people would have been injured by falling building parts/ bricks etc.
Whew! Glad my family and friends are ok.
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Post by Scarlet Ohana on Aug 24, 2014 17:37:58 GMT
I'm in Sac and I didn't feel it, but every night is an earthquake with my DH in the same bed, so I could have felt it, but just thought it was DH. Lucy is right at the epicenter hope she checks in and all is ok. Thinking of you lucyg!!
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Post by I-95 on Aug 24, 2014 17:43:08 GMT
How did the new Bay Bridge do? There was a lot of talk about it not being engineered properly and a large quake could cause a lot of damage. I still avoid the Bay Bridge if I can. Took me a long time to trust the bridges and freeways after the '89 quake.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 24, 2014 18:33:25 GMT
How did the new Bay Bridge do? There was a lot of talk about it not being engineered properly and a large quake could cause a lot of damage. I still avoid the Bay Bridge if I can. Took me a long time to trust the bridges and freeways after the '89 quake. I don't think this one was close enough or big enough to do any big damage but I'm sure the engineers will be all over it. There are still news items coming out about fraudulent goings on in the building of the new bridge. Makes me crazy.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 24, 2014 19:03:37 GMT
One of the big "inconveniences" I've read about today is that train service is stopped while UP inspects the tracks. So there is no Amtrak or ACE service out to the 49ers game. I have a few friends that had tickets on Amtrack from Sacramento, so they are scrambling to get down to the game and will likely be stuck in a lot of traffic. It's totally a First World Problem and they'll get a refund from Amtrak, but I hadn't thought about that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 19:23:08 GMT
My aunt is in St. Helena without power. No damage, but they haven't checked the wine cellar yet. Their house is about 20 miles north of the epi. She said it was worse than any other earthquake she has experienced, and she lived in Aptos during the Loma Prieta in 1989. They just moved and don't have an earthquake kit made up yet. My mom woke up and felt it 65 miles to the south. Brother is in Santa Rosa and it woke them, but no damage. I just have to ask, having never lived in earthquake country, what is an earthquake kit?
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Post by sacteach on Aug 24, 2014 19:31:33 GMT
There are commercial kits you can buy or just put one together at home. Here is one list I have saved on my computer. I don't have a full kit, but I really should.
At home
• Nonperishable packaged or canned food
• A gallon of water per person per day (Replace every six months and count pets as family members)
• Manual can opener
• First aid kit and handbook
• Clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Portable radio and flashlight, with spare batteries
• Essential medications
• List of family physicians and the style and serial number of medical devices, such as pacemakers
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
• Extra set of house and car keys
• Toilet paper, toiletries and feminine hygiene items
• Fire extinguisher
• Pet food, water and leash or carrier
• Cash and small change
• Water purification kit or unscented liquid bleach (eight drops per gallon when water is first stored)
• Any special foods and supplies for babies, the disabled or the elderly
• Plastic eating utensils, paper cups and plates
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Paper towels
• Knife or razor blades
• Candles and light sticks
• Matches in waterproof container
• Work gloves and broom
• Hammer and nails
• Coils of rope and wire
• Ax, crowbar and shovel
• Small tool kit
• Cheesecloth (to strain water)
• Large and small plastic bags
• Two tarps, 8 feet by 10 feet
• Local street map and compass
• Paper, pens and stamps
• Entertainment pack of family photos, notebooks, reading material and games
In the car
• Nylon tote or day pack
• Bottled water
• Nonperishable food
• Manual can opener
• Transistor radio, flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Gloves
• Blanket or sleeping bags
• Sealable plastic bags
• Moist towelettes
• Small tool kit
• Matches and lighter
• Walking shoes and extra socks
• Change of clothes
• Cash (small bills and coins)
• Local street map and compass
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 24, 2014 19:34:35 GMT
My aunt is in St. Helena without power. No damage, but they haven't checked the wine cellar yet. Their house is about 20 miles north of the epi. She said it was worse than any other earthquake she has experienced, and she lived in Aptos during the Loma Prieta in 1989. They just moved and don't have an earthquake kit made up yet. My mom woke up and felt it 65 miles to the south. Brother is in Santa Rosa and it woke them, but no damage. I just have to ask, having never lived in earthquake country, what is an earthquake kit? An earthquake kit is a bin or duffle bag with bottled water, ready to eat foods, first aid kit, battery operated radio, crescent wrench (for shutting off gas line), clean clothes, evacuation plan, important papers , etc. That type of stuff. I have to say that I've lived here all my life and don't have one. ETA: SacTeach, you must've posted while I was typing. That's quite a list. After reading it I forgot to add CASH. After the '89, ice went from $1.50 a bag to $10.00, same with bread and milk.
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Post by sacteach on Aug 24, 2014 19:45:23 GMT
The list I have is from the LA Times. I've had it for a while saved on my computer and have many of the items on the list, but I don't really have them organized together like I should.
And cash is definitely a good idea, especially as there is often no power so no way to use a credit card for purchases.
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Post by monicad on Aug 24, 2014 20:23:51 GMT
We slept through it. Had no idea until I went on Facebook. Looked through the house and nothing fell or looked disturbed, thankfully.
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Post by Scarlet Ohana on Aug 25, 2014 3:43:54 GMT
I'm in Sac and I didn't feel it, but every night is an earthquake with my DH in the same bed, so I could have felt it, but just thought it was DH. Lucy is right at the epicenter hope she checks in and all is ok. Thinking of you lucyg!!
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Post by nepean on Aug 25, 2014 3:53:05 GMT
CNN is reporting that Peru had a 7.0 earthquake within the past few hours. No real news yet, but scary.....things are moving :/
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Post by lucyg on Aug 25, 2014 3:56:36 GMT
I'm in Sac and I didn't feel it, but every night is an earthquake with my DH in the same bed, so I could have felt it, but just thought it was DH. Lucy is right at the epicenter hope she checks in and all is ok. Thinking of you lucyg!! awww, thanks! It was big here but I actually slept through most of it. No damage except a crack that runs the width of my driveway. I meant to check in earlier but I was gone most of the day, and I was worried about krazyscrapper who's also close to the epicenter, in the opposite direction from me and I think her town had more damage than mine. But I see she started the thread so I won't worry about her anymore. ETA also thank you @ammaliatrice for asking about me.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 25, 2014 4:40:52 GMT
Scarlet Ohana, you can delete a post by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of your post, next to the Like button.
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Post by krispin41 on Aug 25, 2014 6:04:35 GMT
I'm also in San Jose, and felt it...it woke me up, as well as the dogs...my Dad slept through it. We have a gravel roof, and it makes a particular sound during an earthquake that always makes my blood pressure rise.
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Aug 25, 2014 12:00:34 GMT
I just have to ask, having never lived in earthquake country, what is an earthquake kit? An earthquake kit is a bin or duffle bag with bottled water, ready to eat foods, first aid kit, battery operated radio, crescent wrench (for shutting off gas line), clean clothes, evacuation plan, important papers , etc. That type of stuff. I have to say that I've lived here all my life and don't have one. ETA: SacTeach, you must've posted while I was typing. That's quite a list. After reading it I forgot to add CASH. After the '89, ice went from $1.50 a bag to $10.00, same with bread and milk. That sounds very similar to the hurricane kits that we get ready every year.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Aug 25, 2014 16:12:28 GMT
We also have earthquake bags in our cars, in case we're out and about. I also keep walking shoes in my trunk.
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Post by hawkeyegal on Aug 25, 2014 18:53:01 GMT
We were in Napa, about 3 miles from the epicenter. It was horrible. We live in Southern California so are somewhat accustomed to earthquakes but nothing like this. It was violent and seem to last forever.
I won't lie, I screamed like a little girl.
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Post by Scarlet Ohana on Aug 26, 2014 4:53:44 GMT
Scarlet Ohana, you can delete a post by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of your post, next to the Like button. I'm glad you are safe and you didn't have too much damage! I posted that post 3 or 4 times and when I clicked on the gear it only gave me the option to bookmark it. I tried it again later and it worked..thank you!
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Post by kristalina on Aug 26, 2014 5:16:35 GMT
I hope everyone is OK. We didn't feel it (in the Santa Cruz area) but I'm remembering 1989 and how horrible it was. We're close to you - Santa Cruz Mountains. Dh and I felt it, but thought it was one of the dogs (sleeping between us) twitching in their sleep. Hey SC County people! HI ! I didn't feel it either - in Watsonville. But I will never ever forget the Loma Prieta quake. I love talking to people about it, everyone remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing. I remember it like it was yesterday.
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Post by lindywholoveskids on Aug 26, 2014 5:27:05 GMT
We just got back to the Bay Area from the north coast, where we felt it slightly. Our home is fine it seems!
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