Minor Earthquakes Are a "Shake-Up Call," Reminding Us to Be Prepared…
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Whittier woke up L.A. residents on Monday night and, thankfully, did not cause injuries or damage. But it was a "shake-up call" to remind us that we live in earthquake country. Seismic experts agree that it is a matter of when, not if the Big One will hit.
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake centered near Whittier woke up L.A. residents on Monday night and, thankfully, did not cause injuries or damage. But it was a "shake-up call" to remind us that we live in earthquake country. Seismic experts agree that it is a matter of when, not if the Big One will hit.
We encourage you to use this opportunity to make sure you and your family are prepared.
If you don’t have one yet, make a disaster plan. Stock up on emergency supplies, including enough non-perishable food, water, batteries, medical supplies and cash to survive independently for at least 72 hours. If you already have disaster supplies, check on the freshness of your batteries and water – they do expire.
To learn more about getting prepared, visit http://www.skakeout.org.
Greig Smith’s Office NewsLetter