Today’s Shaken Yet Truly Morbid Fact!
On August 24, 2014, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale struck northern California, centered in the Napa Valley wine-growing area. Hundreds of buildings were badly damaged, many injuries were reported, and millions of dollars in damages resulted. And on September 5, Laurie Anne Thompson of Napa became the first fatality of the quake. Thompson suffered a head injury when her TV set fell during the quake. She didn’t seek medical treatment till the next day when she began to feel dizzy and confused. Her condition continued to deteriorate and she died of an intra-cranial hemorrhage nearly two weeks after she was hurt.
Culled from the Associated Press
Submitted by: Aimee
Helpful household hint: Experts warn that TV sets, as well as other heavy furniture and appliances, can become deadly during an earthquake.