Earthquake Preparation Could Help Terrorism Preparation

People planning to deal with terrorist attacks say plans for dealing with earthquakes give them some expertise. Though, that expertise is not likely to be enough. An earthquake is nature’s own weapon of mass desruction. And the state has been making plans for years for responding to earthquakes. State Emergency Management Director Jerry Uhlmann says both will deal with a large area, mass casualties, the need for shelter and medical care, and the problems of evacuating certain areas.