A small earthquake in southeastern Illinois Monday morning is highlighting the need to be prepared.
A two-point three magnitude earthquake was recorded at 7:30 a.m. near Thompsonville in downstate Franklin County. No damage was reported but State Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Rebecca Clark says the event serves as a good reminder.
“It’s always better to be prepared so let’s use this event as a reminder that we should prepare both at home, at work and in our community for the possibility of an earthquake.
Clark says you should have an emergency supply kit with about two weeks of supplies.
“When an earthquake strikes the roads will be hard to travel, you never know what will happen, and so until teams get out to be able to survey the damage the best way to communicate will be by phone and in a case of an emergency we always say text first.”
Clark says it’s also a good idea to practice “drop, cover and hold” so when an earthquake hits you know to drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until the quake ends.
