Who Felt It

[Cybnew]

5.6 San Jose Earthquake

[LBaldwin]

You bet !!! I live in South San Jose, the house shook pretty good. Me the wife and the 4 on the floor headed for the front door. All the neighbors were out side too!!

No damage per se but the best free ride I have had all day. I have been training for my HAZWOPR class today great timeing..

I hope all aour POTN members in the AO are OK.

Les

The USGS has it up and google earth has it pin pointed to the exact tree it was under!! Ain tech great!!

[heycow]

Just a little shake up here in Oakland. Here's some more info: http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/nc40204628.htm

(Everyone in the Bay Area should have this page (http://quake.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Maps/122-38.htm) bookmarked. :)

[L.Morey]

Rocked us really good in Modesto

[gjl711]

I didn't feel it, but I am in Chicago. ;)

Hope everyone is ok.

[TheChemist]

I didn't feel it as I am in Portland but my facebook blew up with friends still back home updating their status.

[tinfish81]

Yup, that was a pretty good one...shook things up a bit here in San Jose!:shock:

A few things fell off the shelves but no real damage.

Hopefully the aftershocks will be minor!!:wink:

[greg20d]

yepp felt it strong

[Cybnew]

Felt it in class at SFSU

[avwh]

I was in the middle of a seminar presentation in Danville and my whole audience became distracted, so I had to stop. When I resumed, I asked, "was it good for you, too?" :)

[JDM555]

Another South San Jose Member here! Many things fell off the shelves and broke, the spa actually splashed all over the place, and some vases fell, was pretty damn intense.
John

[DozerLYP]

nothing here in Miami...

[JRJay]

Yup, first quake for me. I froze and didn't know what to do, luckily it wasn't a major one.

[LBaldwin]

Jason,

1st and most important is to be prepared for a big one. This is the biggest most powerful earthquake in N CA since the 8.0 in '89.

Enroll in a First Aid and CPR course from the American Red Cross ( I am an instructor)
Tomorrow go to Target and buy a bin that seals real well.

Inside you need to put some emergency gear, Here is a good partial list INCLUDE A CAMERA to the kit so you can record damage for insurance purposes and then upload them to view.

How to Survive an Earthquake
What to do before, during and after an earthquake, and preparing an earthquake survival kit for your home, automobile, and office.

WHAT TO DO
PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY NOW

Have an earthquake survival kit on hand.
All family members should know how to turn off gas, water, and electricity.
Plan family emergency procedures, and make plans for reuniting your family.
Know emergency telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 911, etc)
Anchor heavy objects to walls (bookcases, wall units, mirrors, cabinets, etc.)
Never place heavy objects over beds, and keep heavy objects lower than head height of shortest member of family.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE STAY CALM
Inside, stand in doorway, or crouch under a desk or table, well away from windows or glass dividers. Or if possible get outside. Leave clothes near the door so you can grab and go if you need to
Outside, stand away from buildings, trees, telephones and electrical lines.
On the road, drive away from underpasses and overpasses; stop in safe area; stay in vehicle.

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
Check for injuries-provide first aid.
Check for safety-check for gas, water, sewage breaks; check for downed power lines and shorts; turn off appropriate utilities.
Check for building damage and potential problems during aftershocks.
Clean up dangerous spills.
Wear shoes
Turn on the radio and listen for instructions from public safety agencies.
Use telephone for emergencies, only.

Earthquake Survival Kits
SURVIVAL SUPPLIES:
Water-2 quarts to 1 gallon per person, per day.
First Aid Kit-ample, and freshly stocked.
First Aid Manual-know how to use it.
Food-canned or individually packaged;precooked, requiring minimum heat and water. Consider infants, pets, and other special dietary requirements.
Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
Can opener
Blankets
Radio-portable battery operated, spare batteries
Critical medication and eyeglasses, contact cases and supplies
Fire Extinguisher-dry chemical, type ABC
Flashlight-spare batteries and bulbs
Watch or clock-battery or spring wound.
COOKING:
Barbeque-use outdoors ONLY-charcoal and lighter, or Sterno stove
Plastic bags-various sizes, sealable
Pots-at least two
Paper plates, plastic utensils, and paper towels SANITATION
Large plastic trash bags-for trash, waste, water protection
Ground cloth
Large trash cans
Hand soap, liquid detergent, shampoo
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss
Deodorant
Feminine supplies
Infant supplies
Toilet paper
Powdered chlorinated lime-to add to sewage to disinfect and keep away insects.
Newspapers-to wrap waste, garbage; may also be used for warmth.
SAFETY

Heavy shoes for every family member
Heavy gloves for every person cleaning debris
Candles
Matches-dipped in wax and kept in waterproof container
Knife-sharp, or razor blades
Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting
Clothes-complete change kept dry
TOOLS

Axe
Shovel
Broom
Crescent wrench-for turning off gas main
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Hammer
Rope or bailing wire
Plastic tape
Pen and paper
Mini Survival Kit for Automobile

Non-perishable food-store in coffee cans
Boiled water
First aid kit and manual
Fire extinguisher
Blanket
Sealable plastic bags
Flashlight-spare fresh batteries and bulb
Critical medication, extra eyeglasses
Tools-screwdriver, pliers, wire, knife
Short rubber hose
Pre-moistened towelettes
Feminine supplies
Sturdy shoes and gloves

Your emergency supplies should be adequate for at least 72 hours (3 days).
A 10-day supply of water, food, and medicine is recommended

Les

[thomascanty]

I didn't even feel the 4.5 that was centered about 15 miles from me a couple weeks ago.

[Grace]

Holy Crap! That explains what happened in my boys rooms!

[gjl711]

Holy Crap! That explains what happened in my boys rooms!
Truer words have never been written. JJ Not only is there a earthquake daily in my boys bedroom, but a cat-5 hurricane as well, and maybe even a twister to boot.. His room would make a disaster scene look organized.

[Big WIll]

Nothing here. Hope everyone is ok.

[BillsBayou]

Yes, I felt it. And I got my hand slapped.

What were we voting on again?

[thomascanty]

Yes, I felt it. And I got my hand slapped.

Is that why you're in trouble with your wife?

[StewartR]

I didn't feel anything.

[BillsBayou]

Is that why you're in trouble with your wife?

That and so much more.

Actual conversation with a long lost friend:
"Bill! How you doing man? Still getting into trouble?"
"Well, I'm still married, if that's what you mean."

[Cybnew]

I used to feel quakes all the time down in central California after the 6.5 a couple of years ago

[Grentz]

Nope, but I am in HI :p

Hope everyone is ok, I have never been through an earthquake...must be a crazy experience.

[Morgandy]

There was a sudden jolt, and my apartment shook up and down for about 15 or 20 seconds. It was -- as all of them are -- very sudden, and I wondered how bad it would be.

Immediately after it ended, there was a lot of people-type noise in the apartment courtyard. Might have been a bunch of non-native-Californians gathering to yell about what they felt. Earthquakes pretty much totally freak out people who are not from California but now live here.

I live within 15 to 20 minutes' drive from the epicenter.

[Karl C]

The natives are accustomed to earthquakes. ;)

I vividly recall the '71, Whittier, and Northridge earthquakes. It's just the ground moving and shaking. The only somewhat unsettling thing is the sounds buildings make during an earthquake. I was at Van Nuys airport for Northridge. I can still hear how the hangars sounded during the aftershocks.

[KirkHMB]

15- 20 seconds of rolling here. I was in bed, recovering from the flu, so had to call someone to make sure it was a quake and not just another set of shivers.