Southern California is OVERDUE for a major earthquake. Don't wait to prepare. In the spirit of The Great California ShakeOut, here are some vital tips on earthquake prep. More info:
SAN DIEGO – People in government offices, businesses and schools throughout San Diego County will stop everything for a minute today to “drop, cover and hold on” during a statewide earthquake preparedness drill, now in its 14th year.“What we do to prepare now, before the this big earthquake, will determine how well we can survive and recover,” according to a statement posted to ShakeOut.org.
Municipalities where local government employees will be involved include San Diego, Del Mar, Encinitas, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Santee and Solana Beach. Heartland Fire Communications, Padre Dam Municipal WaterDistrict and the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Most San Diego area community colleges and universities will be participating including U.C. San Diego, Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, San Diego State
According to ShakeOut.org, the objective is to emphasize precautions during a 7.8-magnitude or larger quake along the southernmost portion of the San Andreas fault.
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