The recent, relatively small, magnitude 3.3 earthquake in the greater Los Angeles Area at about 12:00 AM on May 8, 2014, reminds us that disasters can strike without warning. Fortunately no significant damage was reported. Another Save at Disaster Drill Many ask: What exactly does the Los Angeles Fire Department do when there’s an earthquake? Whenever there is a detectable earthquake tremor anywhere in the city of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department initiates the “Emergency Earthquake Mode” (EEM). The quake does not have to reach a certain magnitude to initiate EEM. When operating in the EEM, Firefighters from all 106 neighborhood fire stations promptly move to a designated safe area and then initiate a “windshield survey” as they drive through their First-in District. In this manner, over 470 square miles in the greater Los Angeles area can be assessed in a matter of minutes. There are more and more earthquakes this year and the writing is on the wall. IF YOURE NOT PREPARED, YOURE NOT GOING TO FARE WELL WHEN THE BIG ONE COMES.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 12:39:28 +0000
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