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Are you prepared for a Bay Area earthquake?

Original post made on Jul 9, 2019

Following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on July 4 and a 7.1-magnitude one on July 5 -- both of which originated near Ridgecrest in Southern California -- seismologists are emphasizing the value of preparedness across the state.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 11:12 AM

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Posted by Steve Taffee
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jul 9, 2019 at 12:30 pm

One of the best ways to prepare yourself and your loved ones for an earthquake is by way of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) a local volunteer organization sponsored at the national leveal by FEMA, the state level by the CA Office of Emergency Services, and the local level by the Menlo Parl Fire Protection District.

For more information on CERT go to http://www.menlofirecert.com. If you live outside the MPFPD, contact your local fire department, most of which sponsor a CERT program.

CERT will help you prepare for and respond to a disaster when it occurs.


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