As part of our commitment to keeping LaSalle County residents safe and informed, February is designated Earthquake Preparedness Month . While earthquakes are less frequent here than in parts of the western United States, our county and region are not free from seismic risk. Understanding that risk, recognizing local geology, and knowing what to do before, during, and after an earthquake can save lives and reduce damage. LaSalle County’s Seismic Context LaSalle County sits ato