 The Appeal Act only applies to public schools, so those parochial and private schools to whom the buildings have been sold at bargain prices, they still have the same risk. Boy. First time caller line, you're on the air with Jim Berkland. Hi. Hi, this is Linda in Carson City, Nevada. Hello, Linda. Hi. I just have a few comments to make about the behavior of animals before and after earthquakes. Presently, I have a small dog. I've only had her for about a year and a half.