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pinball1970 said:
Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
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If Up to You, Would You Live in Natural Disaster Prone Area?
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SUMMARY
This discussion centers on the personal choices individuals make regarding living in natural disaster-prone areas, specifically Florida and Oklahoma, known for hurricanes and tornadoes, respectively. Participants share experiences from various regions, including California's earthquake risks and the challenges faced by retirees in Florida. The conversation highlights the complexities of risk assessment in choosing where to live, considering factors like family ties, employment opportunities, and the frequency of disasters. The discussion also touches on the implications of climate change on the frequency and types of natural disasters affecting different regions.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of natural disaster types (hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes)
- Familiarity with emergency preparedness strategies
- Knowledge of homeowners insurance policies and coverage
- Awareness of climate change impacts on disaster frequency
- Research emergency preparedness drills and best practices for earthquake-prone areas
- Explore homeowners insurance options specific to flood and earthquake zones
- Investigate the effects of climate change on natural disaster patterns
- Learn about community resilience strategies in disaster-prone regions
Individuals considering relocation to areas with natural disaster risks, emergency management professionals, homeowners in vulnerable regions, and anyone interested in understanding the implications of climate change on living conditions.
Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
Lol. . .
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pinball1970
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Yep unintentional that one. Also to be honest, I did not drive in India I was driven.OCR said:Aw, come on . . . give me a brake. .
Lol. . .
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Back seat, petrified.
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russ_watters
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Turns out the safest state is Michigan:
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-10-states-safest-from-natural-disasters.html
For natural disasters anyway.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-10-states-safest-from-natural-disasters.html
For natural disasters anyway.
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The Tigers don't qualify as a natural disaster? Live and learn.
(The Lansing Lugnuts are a different story. Go Nuts!)
(The Lansing Lugnuts are a different story. Go Nuts!)
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Amen to that. Just ask the governor.russ_watters said:
And do not forget the New Madrid quake of 1812. The sky is falling everywhere. Everywhere!
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