WHEN the big one hits us we are going to need help from all over.
I used to be one of the “California is the Land of Fruits and Nuts, and the Big One will cause it all to slide into the ocean...”
I don’t even joke about that anymore. There are a lot of Freepers out there...
Plus, being from Massachusetts, I hear the same thing said about the Northeastern USA, specifically Massachusetts. I can’t say I blame them in a lot of respects, but...I live up here, and I am a conservative.
Haven't read many posts, just skimming sort of random. Yours caught my eye. I AGREE -- a 5.9 is a decent quake, maybe noth enough to cause a whole lotta concern among native Californians, but SURE AS HELL enough to put the fear of God in anyone who rides it! I've been in a lot of quakes, including Northridge. I totally respect and understand how anyone with any sense, especially someone who's never felt a quake before, would be "rattled" (no pun intended!!) by a 5.9.
I just want you to know that not ALL of us West Coasters are being smug. This one is feeling very sympathetic to folks who've just experienced that weird, humbling sensation that happens when God all the sudden pulls the rug out from under you house or office!