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Deadline looms to apply for state funds to retrofit homes
A new state program called Earthquake Brace Plus Bolt is offering thousands of dollars to homeowners in 15 ZIP codes to shore up their homes. But the deadline to apply looms.
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Deadline looms to apply for state funds to retrofit homes
A new state program called Earthquake Brace Plus Bolt is offering thousands of dollars to homeowners in 15 ZIP codes to shore up their homes. But the deadline to apply looms.
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Automatic gas shutoffs could cut SF post-quake fires in half, expert says
A UC Berkeley researcher says that automatic gas shutoff devices, like those used in Los Angeles and Japan, could cut the number of post-earthquake fires in half in San Francisco.
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A closer look: Gas meter danger during earthquakes
What happens with the gas meters during a big earthquake? Other earthquake-prone areas have made important safety upgrades. So why isn’t it happening widespread in the Bay Area? Raj Mathai speaks with investigative reporter Jaxon Van Derbeken on this.
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More Than 3,000 San Francisco Buildings May Face Earthquake Risk: Report
More than 3,000 concrete buildings in San Francisco could be at high risk of collapse in the event of a major earthquake, according to a preliminary draft put together by the city government and obtained by NBC News.
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Thousands of San Francisco Buildings May Face Earthquake Risk
More than 3,000 San Francisco concrete buildings could be at high risk of collapse in the event of a major earthquake, according to a preliminary draft put together by the San Francisco city government and obtained by NBC News. Emma Goss reports.
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Bay Area Quake Central
You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources right here. Bay Area Quake Tracker Was there an earthquake just now? This real-time chart tracks quakes in the last 24 hours in the San Francisco…
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Bay Area Tests Preparedness for Next Big Earthquake
Schools, offices and public transit around the state pretended they were riding out an earthquake Thursday, all part of California’s Great ShakeOut. Ian Cull reports.
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Great ShakeOut: Bay Area Tests Preparedness for Next Big Earthquake
People across the Bay Area and beyond took some time Thursday to make sure they’re prepared for the next big earthquake as part of the annual Great ShakeOut drill.
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Bay Area Tests Preparedness for Next Big Earthquake
People across the Bay Area and beyond took some time Thursday to make sure they’re prepared for the next big earthquake as part of the annual Great ShakeOut drill. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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‘Opportunity to Get Prepared': California to Hold Great ShakeOut Drill
Annemarie Baltay, a research geophysicist at the USGS, addresses the importance of being prepared ahead of the next big earthquake.