Already working on it here in Los Angeles. Busy, busy! I've got a LOT to do. This whole Japan disaster reminded me that I need to get my head down and really get my family prepared to go through this stuff.

Today I am working on increasing our volume of stored fresh water, and some containers for storing food. These all need to be rat-proof. Yesterday i went completely through my survival kit, added some extra stuff, and packed it all into my rucksack and put that in the back of my pickup truck (so it goes wherever I go). I also made a makeshift firepit in our backyard, so we can burn wood as one option for heating water and cooking food.

I sent some questions in (by email) to knowledgeable scientists about tsunami risks in So. California. When I get answers I will post them here. I welcome all insights about possible assessments for big earthquakes on the West Coast.

other Pete