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It's my conviction that our most effective deterrent against terrorism are the eyes and ears of alert citizens who know what to look for and are quick to act in the face of possible danger. Now, in addition to the terrorism committed by religious zealots, we must also understand that terrorism is not limited to a bomb. According to the FBI definition, terrorism is any event that makes you afraid. Thus a terrorist is any person who causes you to have fear (especially fear for your life), and an act of terrorism is the commission of any such act.

Half of all Americans live in areas subject to earthquake risk and most Americans will travel to seismically active regions in their lifetime. This guide will show you why you should care about earthquakes wherever you live, and how you can prepare, protect, survive, respond, recover, and repair. It will help you become familiar with why and where earthquakes might occur and discuss steps you can take to adequately prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your belongings.