Social Media Sound-off on Earthquake

While some chose to call the police or fire department, or chat with their neighbors about what just happened, or just squeeze their toes into the grass in relief on the now-still ground, the response for some Red Bank businesses and organizations to e was to log on to Facebook.

Whether posting a question, looking for confirmation that, yes, this really did just happen, or using the opportunity to advertise impromptu earthquake specials, several businesses and organizations took advantage of social media to get the word out, have some fun, or try and make a buck.

Good thinking.

Below are just a few of the comments posted on Facebook immediately following the earthquake:

- "AFTERNOON RUSH - "QUAKE CAKES" to make you all feel better - all cupcakes $2 until 4pm!!! (Have to mention this post to get the special)"

- "Our Social Hour is OFF THE RICHTER! Come in for drinks and 1/2 priced appetizers from 4 to 7pm!!"

David Pascale of Pascale Insurance Agency - "I am going to make a face book posting soon about adding earthquake insurance to their policies.."

- "The only thing that's being shaken here is the martinis!! Social Hour from 4-7pm in the International Bar & 1/2 off appetizers!! This seismic shift is making us hungry!"

- "Well that was interesting... Everyone is okay here and the art is still on the walls! Everything good with our Facebook friends?"

- "How is everyone feeling after this afternoon's 'little' surprise!?"

- "Whoa! Did anyone feel that earthquake???"

- "Who felt that? Red Bank it seems it's time for a block party!"