The recent 7.0 at the southern edge of the CSZ is a good excuse to review earthquake preparedness. A lot of people don't thing of the PNW and 'the big one' but the reality is that this earthquake will eventually happen and when it does its impacts will be devastating.
CSZ: Cascadia Suduction Zone
"Cascadia" is a place name that can refer to the mountainous regions of the north-western US states of Washington and Oregon.