An Earthquake can be devastating to peoples homes, businesses and can even lead to more vicious natural disasters. An earthquake is caused by two plates sliding past each other, but then the plates get stuck because of friction, but the plate movement continues and then there will be a big build up of pressure which will cause the rock to eventually shatter. California is known for earthquakes, and that is because California is the home …showed first 75 words of 636 total…

…showed last 75 words of 636 total…to act when the resources of local and state governments have been overwhelmed.[1] Governors of the affected states will request a disaster declaration from the President of the United States. Making it mandatory that people get their homes retrofited, and should take action on makign sure everyone has done this to thier home to ensure safety would be a wise, by doing this it could decrease the number of people left homeless after an earthquake.