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Mar 23, 2020 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
Thread: Can we have a talk about earthquake anxiety?
This is dedicated to all of our friends, old and new, who have been reaching out to us in direct messages and through comments.
We want to send you our love and compassion.
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Have you, or anyone you know, felt any of these after the Wednesday earthquake or any of its aftershocks?
• sleeplessness
• nervousness
• lack of focus
• “phantom” earthquakes
• endless questions and wondering
If you answered yes, you may have anxiety.
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Mar 18, 2020 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
We'll live tweet the press conference about today's earthquake response happening now from @SLCoEmerMngt.
Thread starts now.
From @SLCoMayor Jenny Wilson.
The situation in Magna is stable. But after a very challenging morning, things are under control.
This is an evolving situation.
Oct 23, 2019 • 11 tweets • 8 min read
1/ Hi Regan! The first thing we need to say is that you are absolutely right about Utah. Living here is fantastic, one of the best-kept secrets of the nation. But we need to talk...
2/ Utah hasn’t had a devastating earthquake in a long time, but you should know our state is constantly planning for one. In fact, we’re collaborating with @FEMA and @femaregion8 on a catastrophic #earthquake plan. @thereganbrown
Feb 25, 2019 • 14 tweets • 6 min read
1/ Answering your questions: What do you do in an #earthquake?
• If in bed: Stay there, cover your head with blankets and pillow.
• Anywhere else: DROP to the ground, take COVER under something sturdy, HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
2/ “But I would rather run away.”
Let’s address this. Human nature has three basic fear responses: fight, flight and freeze. Each can be a decisive action we take when under threat. But, taking the wrong action at the wrong time can cause problems.
