More More on the Quake
Okay so here is some more on the Quake. I’ve finally got on the web interface rather than the iPhone interface.
Quick Facts:
- Thrust Quake, one plate went above the other
- Not much Damage
- Considered a moderate quake
- Originated 2 miles south of Chino Hills
- 5 Percent Chance it is a Foreshock…1 percent after 24 hours
Points from Wendy Greuel Speech
- Mayor Antonio Villarigosa is not in town so Wendy Greuel is acting Mayor
- She “Wants to reassure all Angelenos that we have the most prepared first-responders…they are ready for this and any contigency”
- Command Personell at all 21 locations across the city
- Minor Structural Damage throughout the city
- Flooding at Macy’s in Topanga Plaza
- 3600 Block of Wilshire 5 minor Injures in the evacuation
- Cellular Phone service and all networks are back up and running
- Don’t call 911 unless it is a true emergency
- Ground Radar was lost for 1 minute at LAX and Ontario Airport
- Water Heater broke in Terminal 1
- All Bus and Rail Lines are Operational
- Rail Lines are running at reduced speed (10-15 minute delay)
- No Children will be released to anyone but their parents or legal guardian from Recreational facilities
- Greuel is calling for families to have a Plan of Action in case of an emergency.
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