The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management is hosting a series of events this week to commemorate the 1906 earthquake and fire.
The events kick off at 5:12 a.m. Tuesday with the 117th commemoration of the Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.
After the commemoration, a procession will head to the golden fire hydrant on the corner of 20th and Church streets for its annual re-painting ceremony. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., people are also welcome to attend the department's"Get Ready, Stay Ready" community preparedness fair at the Main Public Library and Fulton Plaza.
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