Continued Fire Weather has Increased Risk for Sunday in the Bay Area

October 23rd, 2019- The current power down will have impacts to nearly 189,000 customers. This is indeed a fraction of the 800,000 earlier in the month. The winds won’t amount to much in comparison on either. Yet, Sunday (October 27th, 2019) has the potential to bring high winds and intense gust to the San Francisco…

West Coast Homeless Can’t Prepare

August 24th, 2019- The homelessness issue along the West Coast has caught the eye of both political parties. Yet the politics and solutions are not what this post is diving into. Due to the fact that current conditions require time to correct that we don’t have. Now is the time to prepare for all disasters….

USGS 2018 Update for Sonoma County Earthqauke Risks – MUST READ

August 2018- EVERYONE MUST READ THIS ARTICLE. I don’t want to seem like an alarmist. It’s not like I am running up and down the street yelling fire. But this is a real threat that will undoubtedly catch us all off guard. Here is the Press Democrate link: Scientists discover Sonoma County earthquake fault connected…

Earthquake Risk Map for The West Coast

August 14th, 2018- There are some major areas along the west coast that seem to be active and higher potential for earthquakes. Based on a number of different factors, here you will find a map that shows the likely areas to watch out for: This map is provided by the Suspicious Observers app that was…

Earthquake Preparedness Guide for California

August 2nd, 2018- Here are some helpful links to allow for the west coast residents to live a bit more prepared and sleep more soundly knowing where these major event can occur, how often, and with what expected magnitude. Living in “Earthquake Country” is a standard for all Californians. No place in the state if…

San Francisco Bay 3.7 Qauke Felt Heavily In The North Bay

July 30th, 2018, The earthquake that was felt throughout the Northern Bay Area today was centered in the middle of San Pablo Bay. It was registered on Seismographs around the bay as a 3.7. The strongest register is shown above from Vallejo. Yet the shake map indicates the most was felt in Marin and Sonoma…

California Fault Seismographs to Help Watch San Andreas

May 24th, 2015– Here are links to find 70 USGS seismograph stations located across California. There is a great station map page that allows for quick views of each graph along with the location. Or you can save the link to each individual graph closest to you and reference it daily. Enjoy watching the San…

California weighs Drought vs Flood 2014

December 20th, 2014- With the rains as of late, California has been dealing with constant risk of flash flooding, mudslides, and tidal threats. With this weekend’s King Tide in effect until the 22nd, it is hard to say there will be no more flooding along the highly soaked California Northern coast. Many Californians have had…

May 1st-2nd Earthquake Watch: Bay Area N California

May 1st, 2013– For the next two days there has been a prediction forecasted by QuakePredictions.com for the San Francisco Bay Area to see a 4.0-5.0 earthquake. Sonoma county north of the city is under an intense heat advisory and had a 200 acre wild fire over the night fanned by the 56 mile an…

“Map Your Block” FEMA and the Red Cross on Disaster Preparedness 2013

April 22nd, 2013– Over the weekend FEMA and the Red Cross held a gathering to inform the public about disaster preparedness. Taking the opportunity to commemorate the 1906 earthquake that destroyed much of the city, the groups also rolled out their “Map Your Block” idea. With some simple ideas and helpful hints the new concept…

Tsunami Awareness Week: Bay Area Preparations

March 26th, 2013– ABC7- The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan happened two years ago this month. Experts say it’s only a matter of time before a big one hits California. This is Tsunami Awareness Week and experts are watching around the clock for the one that could be coming our way. Tsunamis in…

Alls Quiet on The Western Front: So Far

March 1st, 2013– Well 12 hours into the 3rd month of 2013, and so far there hasn’t been any major developments to report on g the West Coast. Some small seismic activity is showing in the Bay Area. Most of which is coming from the geysers north of the bay. With a 2.9 registering earlier…