California Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Area
The Northridge quake cripples freeways and buildings from Santa Monica to Ventura County. Firefighters rescue a trapped worker under 20 tons of rubble as Mayor Riordan imposes a curfew and federal aid is pledged. Dozens killed or missing, thousands homeless, widespread outages and fear across Southern California.
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Cedar Rapids native calmer amid L A quake cold
Julie Scholl a 35 year old Cedar Rapids native who runs a restaurant near Los Angeles survived a Monday earthquake avoidant of major damage and remarked she would prefer Iowa's cold to California. Her father Robert Scholl reported she was briefly hit in one eye by debris but unharmed. Nearby residents described minimal structural damage while temperatures in Iowa hit record lows as others reflected on the contrast.
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Red Cross aids Eastern Iowans with disaster welfare inquiries
The Grant Wood Area Red Cross in Cedar Rapids handles welfare inquiries for Eastern Iowans checking on relatives in southern California after the quake. If no contact is made within 24 to 48 hours, information is sent to the Los Angeles chapter. The Cedar Rapids office number is 393 3500 and Iowa City is 337 2119. Donations for earthquake relief are encouraged. MARS radio links also help active duty personnel reach loved ones in Southern California.
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Santa Monica native recalls the Northridge quake
Cedar Rapids born James Wright, 31, a Santa Monica resident and Los Angeles School District teacher, writes of the 6.6 magnitude Northridge quake. He details the minute long tremor, aftershocks, damage to his apartment, and his reactions during the disaster.
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Quake in California shows risk without Big One
A 6.6 magnitude quake struck near Northridge California debunking the belief that only an 8.0+ event would cause major damage. Scientists note timing and location matter and notable quakes on the San Andreas system include Landers Whittier Narrows Sylmar and Big Bear.
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Northridge Meadows Apartments Collapse After Southern California Quake
The Northridge complex on Reseda Boulevard collapsed trapping ground floor residents and cars after Monday's earthquake. At least 14 people died in the disaster as fires spread and neighbors aided others to escape. The 164-unit complex stood in the San Fernando Valley amid palm trees before becoming a ruin.
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