Posts Tagged ‘earthquake’
BART shifts weekday morning service one hour later
Last Monday, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service moved its morning service one hour later in order to conduct a seismic retrofit on the Transbay Tube that will allow it to withstand major earthquakes in the future. BART shifted its systemwide service from 4 to 5 a.m., allowing work crews to have an extra…
Read MoreLatest Urban Shield training covers crisis scenarios, draws more criticism from community activists
Emergency responders say they need to practice real-world scenarios in order to be prepared for whatever comes their way. However, the community is on edge about some of the tactics police use and want the exercises to end.
Read MoreRecent Napa quake prompts better preparation in Oakland
The August 24 earthquake reminded Oakland residents to prepare for the next one.
Read MoreIs Oakland ready for its next big earthquake?
Oakland is overdue for a major earthquake. The Hayward Fault, which runs along Highway 13 at the foot of the Oakland hills and streams through the Oakland Zoo and Mills College, has produced a significant earthquake on average every 140 years for nearly the past millennium. The last substantial earthquake caused by this fault was in 1868 … that was 143 years ago.
Read MoreThe Red Cross encourages Bay Area residents to “Get Prepared”
The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter recently held a “Prep Rally” to encourage Bay Area residents to prepare for natural disasters, like earthquakes, that could occur in the Bay Area..
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