I’m sure a number of you felt the La Habra earthquake this past weekend. It measured a magnitude of 5.1 and there were over 100 aftershocks! As if the shaking wasn’t reminder enough, April is Earthquake Preparedness Month. Did you know that many Californians don't consider themselves at risk unless they live on or near the line of a well-known fault, such as the San Andreas or Hayward Fault? This misconception leaves millions of Californians unprepared for an earthquake.
Quick Facts:
• Major earthquakes registering magnitudes between 6.3 and 8.3 have occurred in California every 5.4 years, on average, for the past 200 years
• The United States Geological Survey estimates that there is a 90 percent chance that a major earthquake will strike an urban area in California within the next 30 years
• The majority of Californians live within 20 miles of a major earthquake fault
• Being prepared could save your life!
While California is a world leader in emergency response and recovery capabilities, our responders can't do it alone. It is the responsibility of every individual to take action, get informed, and get actively involved in emergency preparedness.
Please take some time this month to complete the following tasks:
• Review the Earthquake tab on the Emergency Procedures Blue Flip Chart
• Check out the Top 10 Tips for Earthquake Safety
• Check your emergency supply kits at work, at home, and in your car (or create them if you haven’t already!), swap out any expired food and water, restock any supplies you may have used
• Brace bookshelves and filing cabinets to the wall (at work and at home)
• Secure items on top of bookshelves, dressers, etc with earthquake putty
• Review your emergency assembly area and the zone crew assignments for your building
• Save the Date: The Great California ShakeOut (and campus exercise) October 16 at 10:16 AM
Remember: Have A Kit, Make A Plan, Be Informed, and Get Involved!
We encourage the community to partner with the UC Irvine Police Department to prevent or report crime by calling (949) 824-5223. If you wish to remain Anonymous, call “OC Crime Stoppers” by dialing 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227), text "OCCS" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or use the website http://occrimestoppers.org
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