EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

Many of you may know, this last Sunday, Greg LeBlanc (our Ward Emergency Preparedness Specialist) talked with the Priesthood about an impending earthquake.  The short version is, he felt prompted--many times--to prepare our ward for an earthquake...a big one.

He added the caveat that he hopes he is wrong.  Personally, I think he is right.

Fast forward to Wednesday morning, when there was a 3.5 magnitude earthquake just off of Coronado Island.  And to top it off, yesterday I discovered a report that a study by the Geological Society of America found what is called the Durmid ladder structure at the southern end of the San Andreas fault.  Basically, movement along this area could trigger a large earthquake (possibly magnitude 8.0), devastating Southern California.

Now, even before I learned about the 'new' geological evidence, I trusted that Brother LeBlanc's warning needs some notice.  His calling is to help our ward prepare for an emergency, and he is entitled to revelation on this exact subject.

Now, no need to panic and go crazy!  Heavenly Father has promised us that, "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear" (D&C 38:30).  So, let's get prepared!

Back in January, I challenged all of us to put together a 3-minute kit to keep under your bed, tied to a bedpost.  I still think it is a good idea.

Brother LeBlanc gave a handout to the Brothers on Sunday, but I feel like his information is very pertinent and I would like to share it here as well.