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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1987
Page
5
Advance preparation includes knowing how to shut off gas electricity and water plus keeping a flashlight radio drinking water non cooking foods fire extinguisher and first aid kit. During shaking stay inside take cover away from glass and use heavy furniture if indoors and do not use elevators. Afterward check for injuries turn on emergency media check utilities and shut off gas or water if leaks or damage occur.
Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa felt a 5.0 earthquake centered near Lawrenceville Illinois but caused little damage. IDOT and Corps of Engineers found no road or dam damage while insurers reported only one home crack and no earthquake policies sold recently. Geological survey explained the event as a shock wave with local faulting minimal.
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