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Front Page: Indonesia Hit Hard By Second Quake
- After a second major earthquake hit Indonesia today, following Wednesday's 7.6 quake, the death toll has reached at least 529. — Washington Post
- Communist China is marking its 60th anniversary today. — AP
- A top official military journal has made an unprecedented call for the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
How-To: Secure Your Home For a Hurricane
With Tropical Storm Gustav making its way through the Caribbean, I've got hurricanes on the mind. When I lived in New Orleans, to prepare for a storm, I'd basically move my bed to the center of the room away from the windows, and move things off the floor onto my mattress: pretty amateur and useless preparations. I lived in a rental then, so I guess I didn't really care about protecting the property.
China to Rebuild Devastated City Somewhere Else
Following the recent earthquake, China plans to rebuild one of its worst-hit cities, Beichuan, in a completely different location. Of the city's 161,000 residents, at least 7,227 died in the quake. The region's Communist Party Chief said:Safety is the top priority in selecting a new location and reconstruction.
Disaster Fatigue Hits America: Giving Less to Recent Victims
Donating money for the victims of the Myanmar cyclone and the Chinese earthquake has not been an easy sell. Americans have given $12.1 million so far to the Myanmar cause, compared to the $1.92 billion that was collected for the 2004 Tsunami, and $5.3 billion for Hurricane Katrina. Donation amounts for China are not yet known.
Isolated Governments Handle Disasters Differently
Two Asian countries wary of international intervention are reeling from natural disasters. BBC took a striking look at the contrasting government responses to the Myanmar cyclone and the earthquake in China.
Both countries have denied foreign relief workers and journalists.
Big Earthquake Coming to California Sometime in 30 Years
The golden state just got a gloomy forecast. Scientists predict that a strong and deadly earthquake will hit California within 30 years. The probability that the "big one" will be at least a 6.7 magnitude is now over 99 percent.
What's Your Natural Disaster?
According to CNN, Hawaiian homeowners living in proximity to Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, have chosen to outrun lava flows instead of picking up and moving to greener pastures. Lava destroyed three abandoned houses there just this week in a nearly deserted neighborhood there, but one local said:
It's the safest place I've ever lived, safer than the mainland. They have forest fires over there that burn up 3,000 homes in Southern California.
Do Tell: What Natural Disaster Do You Fear the Most?
Today is the 18th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Since I grew up in San Francisco, I will never forget that 7.1 quake as long as I live, and ever since 1989, I have a severe fear of natural disasters. Anyway you slice it, they are terrifying.
What Natural Disaster do you Fear Most?
Natural disasters... any way you slice it, they are terrifying. I think the worst part about any kind is not knowing what's in store for you and your loved ones, not to mention when they will end.
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How-To: Stay Safe During a Wildfire
Since the breakout of the August wildfires north of Los Angeles, at least 53 buildings have been destroyed, and 4,300 people have been evacuated. As of this writing, more than 12,000 homes are under threat.
While some families have been reluctant to leave their homes, in the end, your home is just a house.
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