In 1811 and 1812 four of the largest recorded earthquakes in North America, each greater than 7.0, happened within a three month period just a few hundred miles from all corners of the Ozarks.

Mudslides, rivers changing course... Dam and levee failures... The devastation is hard to imagine...Communication... Transportation... Everything that is normal and every day could be disrupted across the Mid West the Ozarks.

Every day, minor quakes and shakes happen along the 150 mile long main corridor of the New Madrid Seismic zone. You can sign see this data in real time on Google earth or online anytime.

All this data is available in real time and the goal is to be able to provide emergency responders not just tell them where an earthquake occurred, but also show them where the shaking was most intense so they can focus their efforts where it matters the most.

Across the campus at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, research has been ongoing regarding where your cars and trucks are going. Professor D.J. Balarbi says one answer might be as simple as applying thin carbon sheeting that could add a 20% improvement to the capacity of the bridge.

Missouri 8th District Congresswoman, Jo Ann Emerson says all Missourians should have a plan and have it in force so it is ready when you need it to be there.