ON THE STREET

This week the Southeast Missourian asked, "What preparations have you made in the event of a major earthquake?"

Jerome Riley, Cape Girardeau

"Pray first and then go to the nearest door shelter. I'm sure it's an excellent idea to always be prepared for any type of major catastrophe, but I haven't done it."

Shirley Buchheit, Perryville

"Well, I had bottled water and flashlights and batteries and canned food and we had blankets."

Steven Keele, Cape Girardeau

"We've got a supply at home with earthquake stuff. Water drops, spare batteries, blankets, medicine and some food, earthquake insurance for the house."

Delilah Tayloe, Whitewater

"I've laid food aside and got bottles of water and blankets and a little survival kit. Something that can last more than a few days."

Steve Dunn, Cape Girardeau

"Canned food, flashlight, can opener, radio, candles. Just the general stuff people would normally use ... blankets."