It was 117 years ago today when a massive earthquake struck San Francisco. It lasted under a minute, and the impact was felt by many. An estimated 3,000 people were killed. The 1906 quake is considered one of the worse natural disasters in U.S. history.
Learn what to do during an earthquake and join millions of people who will Drop, Cover, and Hold On during the Great California ShakeOut.A helicopter flies through smoke from the Rocky Fire that's burning in Lake County, Calif. on Monday, August 3, 2015.On August 6, 2012, a fire burning at a refinery in Richmond prompted shelter-in-place orders for Richmond, North Richmond, and San Pablo.
The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. Sixty-five percent of home fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.
Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Reduce your risk by preparing now. 1. DETERMINE ESCAPE ROUTES Find two ways out of each room in your home and know your neighborhood evacuation routes. Designate an emergency meeting location outside the fire/hazard area and determine an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication among family members in case of separation. Keep items that catch on fire at least three feet away from anything that gets hot and stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food.
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