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Photos: What to Keep in Your Disaster Emergency Kit
The American Red Cross provided NBC Los Angeles with a list of things that every household should keep in a backpack in the event of a natural disaster. Whether it’s an earthquake, flood or wildfire, these items can help families be prepared for the worst. The items below can be kept in a disaster preparedness kit.
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Earthquake Strikes in California's Searles Valley, Felt in Hollywood
More than 120 people Wednesday reported feeling a 5.5-magnitude earthquake well beyond the region in the Searles Valley near where just the past Fourth of July, a series of monster quakes caused billions in damages.
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M6.5 Earthquake in Nevada Desert Felt in Parts of N. California
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the Nevada desert early Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey, and it may have been felt in the Bay Area.
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5.8M Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Northern California
A preliminary 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck 65 miles off the coast of Eureka, California, around 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Mars Lander Confirms Quakes, Even Aftershocks on Red Planet
NASA’s newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet.
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Puerto Rico Opens Only 20% of Schools Amid Ongoing Quakes
Puerto Rico opened only 20% of its public schools on Tuesday following a strong earthquake that delayed the start of classes by nearly three weeks as fears linger over the safety of students. Only 177 schools were certified to open after engineers inspected them for damage caused by the magnitude-6.4 earthquake that killed one person and damaged hundreds of homes…
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Displaced Families Await Post-Quake Housing in Puerto Rico
A 6.4 magnitude quake that toppled or damaged hundreds of homes in southwestern Puerto Rico is raising concerns about where displaced families will live. It’s a big problem because the island is still struggling to rebuild from Hurricane Maria two years ago. Officials say the Jan. 7 quake and a subsequent 5.9 magnitude aftershock that hit Saturday damaged at least...
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Experts Seek Answers Behind Constant Quakes in Puerto Rico
Seismologists in southern Puerto Rico gingerly walked around a patch of dirt that marks the location of recently buried sensors they hope will reveal answers behind the constant and unusual shaking in the region that has terrified residents. Alena Leeds with the U.S. Geological Survey stopped in front of the sensors on Tuesday afternoon and scrutinized the information that...
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New Britain Group Accepting Donations to Help Victims of Puerto Rico Earthquakes
In Puerto Rico, families are still reeling after a series of earthquakes rocked the island. The natural disaster destroyed homes and caused families to live inside tints. Vincent Placeres, the owner of Mofongo Restaurant, has relatives who were on the island when the earthquakes hit. “Earthquakes are powerful, and they can cause a lot of damage,” said Placeres. “I touched…
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