UPDATE: The recent earthquake in Humboldt County on Saturday and the tragedy that struck Haiti on Tuesday are sobering reminders that we in the Bay Area are also susceptible and need to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake. We are very fortunate to live in a place with strong local infrastructure, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of the wealth of emergency preparedness information and education that is available.

Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti. For a list from the Associated Press of organizations accepting donations to help Haiti, click here.

Click here to read my blog post about how you and your family can be prepared in the event of a major earthquake or disaster.
Posted by:Noreen Smith