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Patty Lane
How do people and nature survive in a world overwhelmed by natural and man-made disasters? That's the focus of MotherNature CSI. We look at how current and past disasters shape the world we live in now and the planet we'll leave behind. Everything from earthquakes, hurricanes and volcano eruptions to sea level rise, oil spills, and nuclear fallout. Our host, Journalist Patty Lane, brings you first-hand stories from those working behind the scenes before, during and after a disaster along with tips you and your family can use to stay informed. We also bring you up-to-date information on what's happening in the world around us - and in our own backyard.
Friends & Family: Covid-19 on MotherNature CSI: "What's life going to be like on the other side? I think it's going to be a lot more dramatic than people think."
This week President Trump announced guidelines to reopen areas of the U.S. where there’s been a decline in Coronavirus cases, but deferred to governors when it comes to reopening their states. Not all states have implemented stay-in-place orders.
California is in its fifth week of staying in place only going out for essentials. Since we can’t get out to interview residents about how they’re dealing with the pandemic, I’ve reached out to my family and friends. In this new episode of MotherNature CSI you’ll hear from my cousins in Greenville, South Carolina, who are also under stay in place orders.
Life goes on despite pandemic making New York City the epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak.
This is continuing coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic on MotherNature CSI podcast. Since I can’t get out and about to ask how you’re doing – I’m talking to family and friends around the country by phone, Skype and Zoom. My family is much like yours, and we’re all dealing with a lot of the same issues.
Today, you’ll hear from my cousin Georgia. She lives in New York City with her husband and 20-year-old son. New York is now being called the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia wants others outside of New York City to know that while they’re scared, they are continuing to go on with their lives. Both she and her husband are both working from home due to the pandemic. Her husband, Bart, is a psychotherapist who spends his days talking to patients by phone, Skype, and Zoom. She works for a company providing counseling services to corporations, many of whom are hospitals and organizations based in New York.
“We’re luckier than most,” Georgia says. “We’re safe, we have food, supplies, we have love and we have each other, but we’re frightened. At night we hunker down, watch the news, get nervous and try to find ways to distract ourselves.”
Staying inside and social distancing has become the new norm as the coronavirus pandemic makes its way across the U.S. Families are turning to technology as a way to stay in touch and updated.
In this episode of MotherNature CSI, which focuses on natural and manmade disasters, I knew I wouldn't be able to interview people one-on-one about how they're coping, so I turned to my family and friends.
Meet my sister, Laurie. She says staying at home has been positive in many ways, including getting her outside to work in her garden. Hear more from her in this episode of MotherNature CSI.
A small town in central California proudly claims to be the “Earthquake Capital of the World”. Parkfield sits right on the San Andreas fault where residents have become used to feeling the earth move.
As you drive into the Parkfield, you cross a one-lane bridge built over a dry creek bed. The San Andreas Fault runs right under this bridge and it’s here where two of the earths tectonic plates, the North American and Pacific Plate meet. At either end of the bridge there are signs posted letting you know which tectonic plate you’re driving on. The plates are moving - slowly bumping up against one another and the movement is visible on the bridge.
New podcast episode: Waiting for the "Big One", we visit a small California town that sits right on the San Andreas Fault. It's also where two of the earth's tectonic plates meet. Hear why residents call this the Earthquake Capital of the World.
They're one of the unsung heroes of disaster response - amateur radio operators or "Hams".
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 about:
- 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 MotherNatureCSI@gmail.com with the subject line “TIPS”
- Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
- Check out the latest in disaster news on our website MotherNatureCSI.com
- Join our Facebook group @MotherNatureCSILessons learned from past earthquakes/disasters – what’s your experience?
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
MotherNature CSI podcast is where you’ll find the latest in disaster news, natural and man-made disasters.
How can people and nature survive in a world of natural and man-made disasters? That’s what we discuss on Mother Nature CSI – current and past disasters and how they shape our world. Everything from earthquakes, hurricanes and volcano eruptions to oil spills, killer fog, and nuclear fallout!
This is not about fear – but being informed so you, your family and your community can be safe.
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Hear what’s coming up on MotherNature CSI in this podcast preview. Then, read the latest on a 7.1 earthquake that’s shaken nerves across Southern California.
Update: The 7.1 earthquake in Ridgecrest was felt over a large area, including Los Angeles and San Diego. It was the strongest quake in California in two decades.
The epicenter, near the small town of Ridgecrest, is roughly 125 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Residents from Los Angeles, to Palm Springs and Bakersfield to San Diego reported feeling the 7.1 quake. California's governor has requested federal assistance after declaring a state of emergency for San Bernardino County.
Scientists say after the 7.1 earthquake - the region has an 11% chance of experiencing a larger quake within the next week. While this estimate is low residents across California are encouraged to have an emergency plan in place, store three days’ worth of food for your family and pets and have important documents available onto a USB drive.
USGS officials say the 7.1 quake on July 5th and earlier 6.4 quake on the 4th of July, indicate the fault is growing and estimate it to be about 25 miles long.
- Ridgecrest is a town of around 29,000 in Kern County, along Route 395.
- California’s governor has declared a state of emergency for San Bernardino County requesting a presidential emergency declaration.
- Friday night’s 7.1 quake was 10 times more powerful than the 4th of July temblor, according to scientists at Caltech in Pasadena.
- Dozens of aftershocks continue, one aftershock every minute.
- Damage in and around Ridgecrest being evaluated, some minor gas leaks and power outages reported. Buildings being inspected
- Los Angeles officials are assessing damage to buildings from Friday night’s 7.1 quake.
- Scientists say the large earthquakes indicate the fault line is growing and may be around 25 miles long at this time.
- Emergency management officials urge residents to prepare for an earthquake as you would any emergency. Make a plan and have an emergency kit with three days’ worth of food on standby. More information can be found on your local emergency management page or at Ready.gov.
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