The aftermath of a disaster and preparing for the next one is the topic of this episode of MotherNature CSI. Aftershocks continue to rock the California desert near the town of Ridgecrest – some of them in the 4.0 magnitude range. It’s prompting Californians to revamp their emergency kit and family plan. We look at how getting to know your neighbors now – may help you get through the aftermath of the next disaster.

Show Notes: In this episode of MotherNature CSI you’ll hear

• Residents are still shaken after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the desert near Ridgecrest on July 5th.  
• Aftershocks continue with some in the 4.0 magnitude range.
• Community awareness and disaster preparedness.
• How many neighbors do you know by name?
• Are you ready to go it on your own for three days or more?
• Neighborhood disaster watch/prepare.
• Empowerment after a disaster or emergency – by being prepared.
• Tips – have you been in a disaster? What tips/lessons learned can you pass along?
• Email them to [email protected] with the subject line “TIPS”
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Links:

Neighbors Helping Neighbors program/ Ready.gov; How communities can come together to respond to and prepare for the next emergency/disaster.

Neighborhood Preparedness; CDC

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