The Great Utah ShakeOut is today and people across the state will practice what to do if an earthquake were to happen. FOX 13's JFRANCHIREPORTS talked to experts about Utah's odds of being rattled again and what to do to stay safe. FULL REPORT:
MAGNA, Utah — Thousands of Utahns are taking part in the Great Utah Shake Out Thursday in preparation for the possibility of a future natural disaster.“That Magna quake was a reminder that we do live in earthquake country,” said Wade Mathews of the Utah Division of Emergency Management. “We have a close to 50 percent chance of a 6.5 to 7.5 magnitude quake on the Wasatch fault in the next 50 years.
When the ground starts to shake, experts advise that individuals should immediately drop to the floor and find something like a desk to take cover. In the event someone isn’t near a table, desk or another object that would provide protection, kneeling up against a wall and away from windows while using arms to cover the head and neck is the best way to stay safe during a quake.
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