It’s The First Anniversary Of The East Coast Earthquake
One year ago today, many of us in the New York City area
and down the east coast felt the Earth move under our feet.
An 5.8 magnitude earthquake that came from three to four
miles beneath a central Virginia town of fewer than 500 people sent out
shockwaves to millions.
It is believed to have been felt more people than any
other earthquake in U.S. history.
There was extensive damage to the National Cathedral in
Washington, D.C. and the Washington Monument is still closed to the public.
All told, there was more than $200 million in damage, but
most was minor. It did, however, change the way officials view emergency
preparedness.
Emergency response plans that focused on hurricanes,
tornadoes, flooding and snow have been or are being amended to include
earthquakes.
Some states have enacted laws specifically related to the
earthquake, and there is anecdotal evidence of a spike in insurance coverage
for earthquake damage.
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