It’s been a long three years.

One year ago we all survived the DC quake. A look back: Washington DC Earthquake #DCQuake 2011  Today, we are all survivors. The DC Earthquake crashed FamousDC. But do not worry. Together, we will rebuild. RELATED: DC Earthquake Devastation [PICS] Take it away Carole King!  

In light of the coming end of days this weekend, FamousDC reached out to Rachel Racusen, Director of Public Affairs for FEMA, for how we should prepare ourselves. According to Racusen: Everyone along the East Coast, including DC, should be taking this storm seriously and preparing now. Visit www.ready.gov for tips on …

BYT gives us a breakdown of a viral disaster,survival instincts in an earthquake, fallen angels, twitter > cell service, happy hour started early, the earth moved under our feet, MLK virtual march caused DC to shake, we don’t know much about history, who even knew Virginia had a seismic zone? Public schools …

The National Zoo released a list today of the animals’ reactions, or lack thereof in the case of the pandas, to yesterday’s earthquake. Some highlights from nature’s finest: The howler monkeys sounded an alarm call just after the earthquake. (Glad they let us know after the fact) The black and rufous …

This makes about as much sense as Heidi Montag’s decision to have plastic surgery. Hugo Chavez Mouthpiece Says U.S. Hit Haiti With ‘Earthquake Weapon’ Dear Hugo and Co., Go sell crazy somewhere else, we’re all stocked up here. Hugs, The United States h/t David Almacy

Actor Danny Glover believes that the Haitian earthquake was caused by climate change and global warming: [his friend Pat disagrees] As a reminder… Giving Help The American Red Cross is one of the most widely known organizations working in Haiti. They accept online donations, help volunteers arrange to give time …

From our friends at Lifehacker: You’ve probably seen a lot of news, emails, tweets, and other messages about helping Haiti after a devastating earthquake. Here are sites where you can help and donate, and information on avoiding the sad likelihood of fake charity scams. Here you go. Don’t be shy. …