Kentucky Governor Beshear Proclaims Earthquake Preparedness Week

January 30, 2008 -- FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced today the signing of an executive proclamation declaring February 3rd – 9th, 2008 as Earthquake Preparedness Week in Kentucky.

The Governor and Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KyEM) officials recognize the need to be aware of the risks and to be prepared for all natural and man-made disasters, including earthquakes.

“Earthquakes can happen any time, anywhere throughout Kentucky,” said Beshear. It is critical that our citizens, communities and schools are prepared for natural disasters.”

"Earthquakes are unpredictable,” Lori King, KyEM Earthquake Program Coordinator said. “At best scientists make predictions based upon historical activity, but with so much uncertainty the possibility of a major earthquake effecting Kentucky cannot be taken for granted."

In order to learn more about the effects of earthquakes and what to do if one strikes, Kentucky schools will participate in an earthquake drill at 10:07 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

The Kentucky Broadcasters Association and National Weather Service will partner with KyEM to broadcast the test message. This drill is designed to educate school children, as well as the general public, on what to do in the event of an earthquake and steps to protect themselves. A survey is completed by each participating school and returned to the KyEM Earthquake Program Coordinator for evaluation of the program and ways to improve awareness and emergency notification methods.

To learn more about Earthquake Preparedness Week, including; activities, preparedness measures, earthquake resources, additional information and links, follow the related KyEM link: http://kyem.ky.gov/programs/earthquake/.

Source: Kentucky Governor

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