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The beauty of the Bay Area evokes a sense of pride from residents, and attracts visitors worldwide. Those lucky enough to live in the Bay Area know how breathtaking the area can be. But we all know that we live in earthquake country. Since this area of California has a high likelihood of future damaging earthquakes, understanding the risks and preparing to survive and recover can help keep your family safe.

Most people in the Bay Area live less than 10 miles from a fault that can produce a damaging earthquake, such as the San Andreas on the Peninsula and the Hayward fault through the East Bay. Numerous other faults are capable of producing damaging earthquakes similar to the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Larger earthquakes, like the 1906 earthquake, can occur on the San Andreas and cause damage throughout the region. Even away from faults, soils in lowland areas may be unable to support buildings during earthquakes and landslides are likely on hillsides.

These earthquakes will disrupt services like electricity, water and sewer, and may limit access in and out of the region. Fire and police departments will be dealing with the most serious situations and may be unable to respond quickly to issues in your community. Government assistance may not be available or not enough to replace your damaged belongings or repair your home.

Preparing now will give you confidence that you and your family will stay safe where the earth shakes. The City of Sausalito encourages you to participate in The Great Shakeout Drill at 10:15 AM on October 15, 2015 where you will practice the 60 second Drop, Cover, and Hold exercise. Please visit http://shakeout.org/california/ for more information regarding this exercise. For more information regarding earthquakes or disaster preparedness in general, please visit http://www.ci.sausalito.ca.us/index.aspx?page=667.

If you have any questions regarding disaster preparedness, please contact the City’s Emergency Services Manager, Sergeant William R. Fraass, at [email protected] or (415) 289-4171.