My hair stood on end, a shiver raced down my spine and a lump came to my throat. It was complete chaos out there. Lights flickered on and off, then the sirens started. Families were being rushed out of homes and transported to safe places, but I stood, hidden under the crumpled and destroyed buildings. I had never experienced something more terrifying. Earthquakes were now my biggest fear. I felt empty, not knowing where my family or anyone was. I was not going anywhere with our city rumbling and lurking with death everywhere. I shuddered not knowing what to do.