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#Earthquake #BePrepard #DropCoverHold With Southern California deeply seated in “earthquake country,” the Los Angeles County Fire Department urges you and your family to always be prepared. Here are a few tips on how to stay safe and prepared for the aftermath of a major earthquake. If an Earthquake Hits… Drop, Cover and Hold. No matter where you are, take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture and hold on to it until the shaking stops. Avoid danger spots near windows, hanging objects, mirrors or tall furniture. Conduct earthquake drills every six months with your family. Keep Your Hallway Clear. It is one of the safest places to be during an earthquake. Learn How to Shut Off Utilities . Locate and learn how to shut off valves for water, gas, and electricity. P repare to Be Self-Sufficient. In a major disaster, emergency personnel will be inundated and may not be available to you for at least 72 hours or longer. Keep a supply of water, food, medications a...

#PuertoRico #Earthquake #2020 An early-morning earthquake struck Puerto Rico on Monday, the US Geological Survey said. The magnitude 5.8 tremor was centered about 8 miles south-southeast of Indios, Puerto Rico, the USGS said. The depth of the earthquake was about 3.7 miles below ground. It was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any significant damage or injuries. No major injuries were reported, Puerto Rico Director of Emergency Management Carlos Acevedo said. He said some homes were damaged in Guanica, and a home collapsed in Guayanilla. Some victims of the earthquake posted photos of deep cracks in walls. There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said. There were also reports of rock slides along Route 2, Acevedo said. No tsunami warning  wa s issued after the quake. But geologists warn of more tremors to come. "More earthquakes than usual (called aftershocks) will continue to occur near the mainshock,"  the USG...

Tokyo (CNN) Landslides resulting from a preliminary magnitude 6.7 earthquake early Thursday on Japan's Hokkaido island buried a "large" number of homes at the foot of a ridge, public broadcaster NHK reported. At least 28 people were injured in the region and rescue teams were mobilized, officials said. Twenty of the injuries were in the city of Sapporo. The earthquake was followed by multiple aftershocks, including one registered at 5.4, NHK said, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake registered at 6.6. Earthquake zone Map data ©2018 Google, SK telecom, ZENRIN Terms of Use Nearly 3 million households lost power, according to the Hokkaido Electric Power Company. Officials said a main power station lost operations, affecting other sites. Independently owned ...