Saturday was the 8th anniversary of the Nisqually Earthquake, a 6.8 magnitude quake that occured at 10:54 am. It had been 36 years since an earthquake of that magnitude hit the northwest. While the damage here in Cowlitz County was minimal, the Seattle area fared far worse. In the aftermath of the Nisqually Earthquake, we were reminded that once an earthquake hits, it's too late to protect one's family, home and belongings. But there are ways to limit future earthquake damage. Sometimes only a little time and a few dollars are all you need. When a catastrophic earthquake might happen cannot be determined. That it will happen is predicted by geologic experts throughout the region. Washington truly is earthquake country. For more information on earthquake safety, check out our website at www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/DEM. What were you doing at 10:54am on February 28th, 2001? This blogger was sitting in a Shakespeare Appreciation class reading selected sections of Othello. As soon as the ground started shaking, students ran to the windows to watch the ground sway. (Anything wrong with this picture?) Do you have a story to share? Leave a comment and let us know your experiences.
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