Most people in the Pacific Northwest have no clue how dangerous it is to live there. But it's not the volcanoes or even the wildfires that you need to worry about— it's the Cascadia subduction zone which lurks along the Pacific coastline that should terrify you . Because when it slips, the entire area will look worse than a war zone. Not only will there be no power, water, or food, there will be utter devastation everywhere ... and there won't be any help to come for weeks or months if you're lucky. The last major Cascadia event happened in January 1700, and authorities say we're due for another. That one caused massive aftershocks and widespread tsunamis. Back then, millions of trees were leveled; today it will be millions of homes and tens of thousands—possibly millions—of lives. You can't ignore this one, and you can't prepare after it hits. What this unique earthquake survival book does is show those who live in Washington, Oregon, northern California, and British Columbia not only how to survive the quake, but how to prepare for the worst ever disaster to strike America. The crucial advice found within could mean the difference between life and death should the worst happen, but it will do no good if you fail to act. Look, survival preparedness is one thing, but this disaster is on a whole other level. Preparing now is the single most effective way to survive when there's nothing useful to be purchased or found only seconds after it strikes and, worse, a slim chance of evacuation for most people. The benefits of preparing for a Cascadia event now include: Increased security when others are desperate - Reduced stress during a chaotic time - Doesn't take much time or money, and - Peace of mind for you and your family There is no earthquake survival tool besides knowledge and preparation. If you want to sleep well at night, knowing that you and your family will have a better chance of remaining safe and fully equipped for whatever may happen, then gain the knowledge you need before it's too late. What readers think about this book... "This book is a must read for anyone in the Pacific Northwest ... I highly recommend." - happy lady "I had to take some deep breaths while reading because it really was quite startling to think of the damage that could occur in my lifetime." - The Rebecca Review "This book is an absolutely crucial read if you live on the west coast or have friends or family living there!" - Kindle Customer "Sound science well and clearly explained." - Jether "I also liked the survey of earthquake effects I hadn't considered: downed power lines, natural gas leaks, contamination of infrastructure, etc." -raindog308 "It is straight forward, easy to read, and has tons of awesome references that you can peruse at your leisure. There are several lists to help you get prepared." -Spot On "This is a great eye opener!" - L "This book is a must read for anyone in the Pacific Northwest. Damian Brindle researches, then researches more and puts everything in easy to read and understand format. I have read this book for the 3rd time today as quakes are swarming in this area. Just read the book, you won't regret it. I highly recommend." - happy lady ★★★★★ "This book is an absolutely crucial read if you live on the west coast or have friends or family living there! Besides an abundance of knowledge regarding earthquakes, tsunamis and survival, the author provides valuable references for future study. Awesome book!" - Kindle Customer ★★★★★ "I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Even though it focused on the Washington-Oregon area of the United States, living in California made me interested in this topic also. I enjoyed the conversational way the book was written and with the many links to references used. The description of the damage, and the sequence that would occur was informative. I can't say that I haven't heard many of the ways to prepare for this severe event before, but with the background, it made more sense than just getting a list of things to do." - Alan E. ★★★★★ "What was interesting about this book was how Damian talks about the possibility of being shaken for fifteen minutes. That would feel like an eternity. In past earthquakes I've been thrown across a kitchen and one time I was even in the shower! So you never know where you are going to be. That is why this book is helpful to figure out what to do if you are in your home or away driving on roads. I felt that this book was written with a large knowledge base and the author comes across as an expert on his subject. He discusses earthquake survival strategies and explains which one sounds best in various scenarios. This book was a quick read but it is also riveting. I had to take some deep breaths while reading because it really was quite startling to think of the damage that could occur in my lifetime. So if you are looking for advice on how to survive the biggest disaster that might ever hit America, then this read wi