I often wonder about being/not beign prepared. I live about 20 miles east of Downtown LA and work right on top of the Whittier-Norwalk Fault line. In all honesty, I am not prepared! One of my most worrisome question/issue is "Should I get some type of weapon/protection?" I do not trust that I will be safe in case a disaster were to happen - evethough a live three blocks away from the Police and Fire stations (and closer to the cementery). Will I be able to protect my wife? My sisters? nephew and nieces???? I don't know! I did live through a civil war...so, I do have a clue about certain types of dangers and how to take care of myself. Still, this does worry me. At least once a week/month, I think about buying a rifle/gun. Am I being paranoid!

Very thought provoking thread!