1. The document discusses how earthquakes are common in Seattle and surrounding areas due to the region's location, but many residents are unprepared for a major earthquake. 2. It notes that in a large earthquake, essential services like fire, police and hospitals may be unable to operate normally due to damage, and it could take a long time for outside aid to arrive due to the scale of damage and number of people needing assistance. 3. The document provides advice on how residents can better prepare themselves, such as choosing safer buildings to live and work in, storing emergency supplies, and planning communication methods for after a disaster.

1. Live near Seattle and don’t have disaster supplies? Are you bleepin’ kidding me?