Two earthquakes in Newport Beach. M3.4 and M3.6. I received on-the-ground reports that it was "a bit disconcerting" and "sure as hell enough to get your attention". #earthquake#NewportBeach#CA
WaPo: How a friend’s flood damage could affect your climate change preparedness
A study suggests links between social learning and flood insurance purchases.
"Researchers compared new and renewed flood insurance policies in the wake of the storms, both in areas that experienced active flooding and those unaffected by the hurricanes...People in areas with stronger social ties to flooded areas purchased more new flood insurance policies in the three years after Harvey and Irma, they found. "
Arghh, someone on our radio net spouting off the (false) $18 Big Mac story (being pushed by Fox News). -- ps the $18 Big Mac was a year ago in Darien, Connecticut, and was the only place with such a thing. Average cost in the US just below $6.
@ai6yr Tell them that that’s a good thing since it’s known that Big Macs cause cancer. Somedays equal disinformation across the boards is the only defense against Fox News…
BakersRelay signing off. @mybarkingdogs will be relaying for a bit, and if you’re in PA, take a peak at @lckrohjr feed. Be safe, prepared, be weather aware. Catch you sometime tomorrow morning,