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Shaky Ground: Do You Have An Earthquake or Disaster Plan?

KHSU | By Jessica Eden

Published October 31, 2017 at 11:48 AM PDT

The California Earthquake Alliance has developed seven steps for earthquake safety.

Geologist Lori Dengler emphasizes "step 2": Make an earthquake or disaster plan.

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Regional Interests SAFETY EARTHQUAKE SHAKY GROUND LORI DENGLER NATURAL DISASTERS PREPAREDNESS CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE ALLIANCE HAZARDS

Jessica Eden

je28@humboldt.edu

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