More More on the Quake
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008Okay 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
- 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.












