3/10/11: Preparing for Utah's "Big One"

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Published March 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM MST

Courtesy University of Utah Seismograph Stations

By Doug Fabrizio

Salt Lake City, Utah – There's geologic evidence of 6.5 and greater earthquakes violently shaking our region. Seismologists say it will happen again in Utah, though it's difficult to say when. We do know that there could be devastating consequences for the urban landscape. As the saying goes, "Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do." Thursday, we're talking about what scientists are learning about earthquakes, what one would mean for the Wasatch Front and what is being done to prepare our community.

BeReadyUtah.gov offers Earthquake Preparedness information and a downloadable booklet Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country - Your handbook for earthquakes in Utah

Get an Earthquake Safety Checklist from the American Red Cross

On Saturday, April 9, the Utah Heritage Foundation is offering a free workshop on retrofitting historic homes for seismic events. If you'd like to learn more, visit them here

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