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Kentucky 2006 Earthquake Preparedness Week
Thursday January 26, 2006
Kentucky 2006 Earthquake Preparedness Week
February 1 – 8, 2006
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 is the anniversary of one the largest earthquakes to occur on the continental United States. Located near Fulton County, Kentucky, it was the second strongest of three quakes to occur between December 16, 1811 and February 7, 1812.
At 10:07 the statewide Duck, Cover and Hold drill will occur. It will involve activation of the Emergency Alert System from the State Emergency Communications Center and activation of the National Weather Service Weather Alert System to announce the drill. While the Duck, Cover and Hold drill is primarily an exercise for schools in Kentucky; it is also the desire to have Kentuckians in private residences, small and large businesses, industry, and local and state government take a moment to consider how they would respond to an earthquake.
- Preparing your family for an Earthquake
- Emergency Supply Check List
- Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- Kentucky Earthquake Facts
- Earthquake Facts
- Common Myths about Earthquakes