Earthquake

Posted by ERiCA on Apr 6, 2009 in Europe, Italy |

There was an earthquake this morning around 3:30. The worst one in recent history (or possibly ever) for Italy.

AFAIK, I didn’t feel anything (I did wake up, check my email, and go back to bed right around that time, but that could easily be coincidence) but the poor inhabitants of Abruzzo and the neighboring areas definitely felt the quake. Many centuries-old buildings are completely destroyed. So far, the death toll is nearing 100, and they’re not yet done searching for survivors.

The Italians went to help en masse from all over Italy to the point where the announcements on the radio and news are advising people to stay home because the roads to Abruzzo are completely impassable.

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3 Comments

Shari Miller
Apr 26, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Hey there! So glad you are ok! It’s sad to hear of the destruction but hopefully you will be safe and there won’t be much aftershocks. Thanks for giving us the update. Love and miss you!!


 
Vicki
May 2, 2009 at 8:30 pm

Hey, glad to know you’re okay. Are you in the same area or have you went to the next place yet? Check your email. :) Miss ya bunches.


 
Shari
May 18, 2009 at 6:25 pm

I can’t believe you have resorted to teasing us by TWEETING your way through your travels. I HATE IT! :-( I want the full ER experience. I’m a selfish beeatchie and want to hear all about the great adventures. Bring back the blog!!! No more twitter. (yuk)

love you! Thanks for the post card! xoxoxoxox


 

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