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3.3 earthquake halts BART
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake, with its epicenter near Richmond, was felt in Berkeley this morning at 9:35 a.m. As a matter of routine, BART trains were halted to check for structural damage.
Cori Kesler, a resident of northwest Berkeley, said she felt two rumbles. “You know how bigger earthquakes feel like a truck hit your house?” she asked. “This one felt like a Mini hit the house.”
If you felt the quake, you can add your … Continue reading »
Gear up for the Big One with help from friends
The basement below Barrows Hall was buzzing with activity this morning, since it served as the command center for UC Berkeley’s annual campuswide disaster drill. At University Health Services Tang Center, volunteers simulated having injuries ranging from abrasions to a severed arm, allowing the clinic staff to practice triage and treatment.
The university police and fire departments and hazardous waste teams also established command centers on campus. … Continue reading »
Get ready for that disaster
Don’t just sit there. Do something.
By that I mean get ready for a disaster. Today is “Do Something Day” put on by the Berkeley Disaster Prep Neighborhood Network. The group is encouraging Berkeley residents to take time from 9 am to noon to prepare for our next natural disaster.
From their website:
We are asking that all of you do SOMETHING to prepare yourself, your family, your neighborhood to respond to an earthquake. It does not … Continue reading »
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