Are You Ready For The Big One?
The San Andreas Fault is known as one of the most significant faults in the State of California. If the Southern end of the fault ruptures, the effects could cause horrible results in the Los Angeles area. In 2008, a number of emergency services organizations collaborated and developed The Great California Shakeout. It was an amazing event. On the scientific side, here is what the scenario predicted: A magnitude 7.8 earthquake striking the Southern San Andreas Fault, starting at the Salton Sea and rupturing northward 190 miles. In the scenario, the earthquake would kill 1800 people, injure 50,000, cause $200 billion in damage, and have long-lasting social and economic consequences.
According to the USGS, more than five million people participated in the event - and nearly three million in Los Angeles. Participation involved a wide range of activities, but regardless, the awareness level of Californians was raised relative to this silent, but ticking, time bomb. "We didn't know when we set out to do this, if anyone would participate," said Lucy Jones, Chief Scientist of the USGS Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project. "They did, and we're now getting calls to do something annually."
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The Great Shakeout!
On October 15, 2009, 6.9 million people throughout California participated at work, school, and home in the ShakeOut Drill, the largest earthquake preparedness activity in U.S. history!
As residents of Los Angeles, being prepared for a major earthquake is something you need to be responsible for. When a major quake strikes the L.A. area, the LAPD, LAFD, LAcFD, and other agencies will be over-committed. That means, simply put, THEY MAY NOT COME TO YOUR HOUSE. If there are 1,500 fires burning in Los Angeles, and only 106 fire stations, who goes where? And when?
KEY TIP: If you experience a major earthquake, DO NOT DIAL 9-1-1 unless you are personally experiencing a life-threatening emergency. That means you're injured, someone with you is injured, or your home or business is involved with fire or collapse. If you are safe, your loved ones are safe, and you're away from danger, do not call emergency services. Everyone can feel an earthquake, so the LAFD and other emergency services agencies will automatically be acting to protect lives and property.
Get Involved! Play a Part!
Being prepared is a key factor in survival. If you know what to do, have the right emergency rations of water, food, and medical supplies, your chances of surviving the "big one" are much greater. There's a lot you can do to protect yourself and your family. A few things include:
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