Thanks all...we're safe

[808 Vibes]

Heard the civil defense siren early this morning, but shrugged it off as a false alarm. It has gone off every few hours ever since. I went out for spare non-perishables and dog food-petco and target were strangely...empty. It *may* affect my island in about an hour, but my hilltop community is near 1,000 ft. above sea level, so am not worried. People from low-lying areas have come up to camp out on our main street to wait it out.Will check back..have aircard in case we lose electric/phone.

[keithvibe]

stay safe hon

[wt2ga]

[Herb]

Keep us posted and stay safe!

[lovemyraffe]

Wishing you well. Keep us informed.

[Caretaker]

I noticed the waves were coming ashore at Hilo, where we got the helicopter to fly into the volcano. Its just a matter of time before the Gov of Chile asks for assistance. Their roads are a mess, and given the traffic there, will be causing economic chaos for years to come.

[bodhi_tree777]

Stay safe. My grandmother lives there too, in Kihei, hoping you both see nothing but some impressive surf this afternoon.

[06pvibe]

Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 »Stay safe. My grandmother lives there too, in Kihei, hoping you both see nothing but some impressive surf this afternoon. I'll second that!!! All but the grandmother part. Stay away from the water.

[ArcsVibe]

Please stay safe

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »It *may* affect my island in about an hour, but my hilltop community is near 1,000 ft. above sea level, so am not worried. Stay safe..... I was reading an article earlier and in Chile, they closed all the roads less that 1,600 ft above sea level just in case and warned everyone to head for higher ground I believe.

[808 Vibes]

There were reports of water receding and coming back into harbors, but looks like we escaped another one.

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »There were reports of water receding and coming back into harbors, but looks like we escaped another one. We are all glad you are safe! On a side note, this brings up a great discussion. People think it must be heaven to live in such a beautiful place, but I will say this, there is always a price/risk. Not sure if I could do itExample:Cali - earthquake/wildfires/mudslides

[morbay]

Quote, originally posted by HawaiiPontiacLover »There were reports of water receding and coming back into harbors, but looks like we escaped another one. Good to hear, thought about you when I heard about this. Glad you are OK.Rob

[lovemyraffe]

Glad you are ok.Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »On a side note, this brings up a great discussion. People think it must be heaven to live in such a beautiful place, but I will say this, there is always a price/risk. Not sure if I could do itExample:Cali - earthquake/wildfires/mudslidesI too feel the same way. One thing many people do not know, Salt Lake City is located on the Wasatch Fault. It is only a matter of time before SLC gets hit hard. Many people who were born and raised there don't know about the fault they live on.

[epcIII]

Glad to hear everything is OK over there.

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »Glad you are ok.I too feel the same way. One thing many people do not know, Salt Lake City is located on the Wasatch Fault. It is only a matter of time before SLC gets hit hard. Many people who were born and raised there don't know about the fault they live on.Isn't that the next big one that may wipe out half the US?

[Houston]

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe » Glad you are ok.I too feel the same way. One thing many people do not know, Salt Lake City is located on the Wasatch Fault. It is only a matter of time before SLC gets hit hard. Many people who were born and raised there don't know about the fault they live on.Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Isn't that the next big one that may wipe out half the US?What do you do now, Griz, flip a coin?Seriously, life can be dangerous no matter where you are. Enjoy the good parts!

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by Houston »What do you do now, Griz, flip a coin?Seriously, life can be dangerous no matter where you are. Enjoy the good parts! This is true my friend! I need to head to Home Depot, purchase some bubble wrap in bulk, and wrap myself in it...

[Houston]

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »This is true my friend! I need to head to Home Depot, purchase some bubble wrap in bulk, and wrap myself in it... Somebody will probably smash into you on the way there, so maybe it's best to stay home and never leave the place ever again. But then there's always those falling airplanes and meteorites, so maybe that's not a good idea. Hey, man, I don't know what to tell ya.

[ou.grizzly]

Quote, originally posted by Houston »Somebody will probably smash into you on the way there, so maybe it's best to stay home and never leave the place ever again. But then there's always those falling airplanes and meteorites, so maybe that's not a good idea. Hey, man, I don't know what to tell ya.Haha!Sad thing is some people do think like that... I will travel the world one day, as for living in a certain hot spot, eh; I would have to think about that one. Something is going on as there was a earthquake off the coast of Japan I believe the other day and there was a Tsunami Warning...

[TONY TAT2]

Also glad your ok

[Caretaker]

No; the most devistating US quake of our past will be the worst of our future: the New Madrid fault running underneath Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Shallow faults (like we saw in Haiti) where the epicenter is not too far underground, causes massive damage no matter what the Richter scale registers. However, couple shallow fault with no parent rock material under the surface to absorbe the S waves, and you have rolling beach sand that allows the "magic carpet ride" to travel for hundreds of miles. When the New Madrid fault goes again, St. Louis and Memphis will likely be destroyed, and cities as far as Chicago will have devistating damage. Again, got beach sand underneath you, coupled with fault lines?????..........head for the hills!!

[audiovibe]

Glad your ok and safe Deb!

[lovemyraffe]

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Isn't that the next big one that may wipe out half the US?Some people think that it will be "THE BIG ONE."

[ramenboy...]

glad you're safe.keep us posted

[zionzr2]

Glad all is well with you HPL!!Hawaii has been in my thoughts and Prayers as well as those in Chile.news is saying the tsunami was not near as big as was expected. A good thing but worries me the next time. Dont want a crying wolf situation to arise.