Top-heavy furniture, such as bookshelves, should be secured with safety straps. "It's a flexible nylon strap that adheres to ...

As a critical first step in preparing for earthquakes, homeowners are being urged to ensure that their dwellings are designed ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones outlined the need for earthquake preparedness and preparation for other natural disasters on this edition of Eyewitness Newsmakers. Now retired from ...

This is the first in a series of three stories following a Standard-Examiner editorial board interview with Ogden Fire Chief ...

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon Coast on Jan. 15. The earthquake was detected around 7:25 p.m., ...

Today we're talking earthquake preparedness. Before you click next because you think you don't live in an area prone to earthquakes, let me just point out that, according to the USGS, states including ...

Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Children and adults had the chance to experience what a magnitude 8.0 earthquake would feel like if it were to happen in Seattle. “The Big Shaker” is an ...

Earthquakes are a fact of life in the Bay Area. Small temblors jostle us awake at night and rattle buildings in the middle of the day. While most seismic events don’t cause significant damage, it’s ...

The efforts of ODPEM and the Earthquake Unit are a strong foundation on which to build. They reinforce the message that ...