... earthquakes in the states of Washington and Oregon reported, "The earthquake will release enough energy to equal 16,000 Hiroshima nuclear bombs." People have to be able to act immediately in a situation where there will be casualties, from not having water supply, electric power, food and possible injuries. How are the states of California and Oregon prepared for a major ... . Economically speaking people and the state are also not prepared. Glenn Pomeroy, the head of the California Earthquake Authority reported that, "90% of the homes in California have no protection for earthquakes." T...

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