12/1/14 – Are you ready for an earthquake? Residents in Northern Arizona felt the 4.7 magnitude earthquake late Sunday night. While no major damage or injuries have been reported many people took to social media to report their experiences. While earthquakes in Arizona are not very common they are not unheard of either. The United States Geological Survey has a time-lapse video that shows the different earthquakes in and around Arizona. To watch that video follow this link: http://youtu.be/TjgLe0hCWXw?list=PLCCB57B8F917D7CE3.

While earthquakes are not so common in Northern Arizona, winter storms are much more prevalent. Make sure your family and friends are ready for winter with a kit and a plan. Winter storms can knock out power for several hours and even days. Are you ready? When the skies turn grey… is a quick video to demonstrate a few ways to get ready for old man winter.

For more tips on preparedness for all hazards visit www.ready.gov and check back on this site for more information for this region!