Earthquakes are New Madrid's claim to fame. But that’s the last thing on residents’ minds.

Earthquakes are New Madrid's claim to fame. But that’s the last thing on residents’ minds • Missouri Independent

Jeff Grunwald looks toward the Mississippi River on Dec. 11 while standing outside of the New Madrid Historical Museum of which he’s the administrator in New Madrid, Mo. “I’ve experienced six earthquakes while living here, and I’d characterize them all as underwhelming,” Grunwald said. “I hope they stay that way” (Nick Sheaffer/Missourian).NEW MADRID — The town of New Madrid seems obsessed with the fault lines that loom under its surface. Signs …

Earthquakes are New Madrid's claim to fame. But that’s the last thing on residents’ minds.

Poverty, job loss and high insurance costs have led to a lack of earthquake insurance in a town with a big fault and bigger problems.

Earthquakes are New Madrid’s claim to fame. But that’s the last thing on residents’ minds

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