09-07-2005, 12:55 PM
Much of what you say is true. I will point out that this has not been a problem in NO for 200 years. NO is sinking into the swamp and has been since development began. NO sits on swampland that is very soft and very far above bedrock. The sink rate is accelerating as buildings get bigger and there are more of them. As of late the sink rate is about 1/2" per year.
Now that we have seen what can happen are we prepared for our earthquake is the question. We know is it coming, comming soon. We recently put 6 72 hour kits and a bunch of stores in 55 gal barrels and I have them stored in the garage. (easiest place to dig them out if building collapses). I am counting on the 2 40 gal water heaters for drinking water and I have a Katadin water filter for when that runs out or when we have to flee.
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Now that we have seen what can happen are we prepared for our earthquake is the question. We know is it coming, comming soon. We recently put 6 72 hour kits and a bunch of stores in 55 gal barrels and I have them stored in the garage. (easiest place to dig them out if building collapses). I am counting on the 2 40 gal water heaters for drinking water and I have a Katadin water filter for when that runs out or when we have to flee.
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