Reply #46: major difference: earthquake preparedness

[kineneb]

As Californians, we are reminded constantly that an earthquake could happen at any time... with fires/floods at least we get a warning and are already "programed" to get the hell out of Dodge before we become crispy/fishlike... from my own experience, the warning systems work fairly well.

In the case of the Oakland Hills fire, the combination of narrow, winding streets, high winds, and lack of water pressure didn't allow people to get out fast enough.

Political systems did play a role, but I think the effects will be seen mostly in the aftermath phase- whether homes get rebuilt, zoning gets changed, etc. Knowing how well our local governments "work", this might be interesting, but not entertaining...well, maybe only slightly entertaining.

California is indeed the land of fruits and nuts, and most are to be found in governmental positions...

(NorCal native, part of family here since 1908)