Earthquake cripples Los Angeles freeways and amid chaos
The 6.6 magnitude quake struck at 4 31 am on Martin Luther King Day. It collapsed segments of I 5 and I 10, trapping motorists and killing a police officer. Caltrans officials warned repairs could take 14 months as lanes remain closed and traffic diversions staged around Los Angeles.
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Seismic Shifts Hit San Fernando Valley’s Image
The San Fernando Valley, epicenter of Monday’s quake, has shifted from a postwar boom suburb to a troubled middle age marked by high rises, traffic, gangs, and drugs. Since a 1971 quake killed 62, new industries and smaller businesses seek lower costs away from Los Angeles. The area now blends ranch houses with evolving urban trappings and a changing demographic mix including many Hispanic residents.
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Federal disaster aid flows to shattered Los Angeles area
President Clinton declared Los Angeles a federal disaster area less than 10 hours after the quake, pledging aid and stating the administration will do everything possible. FEMA activated 12 search and rescue teams and four medical teams, with 26 other agencies ready to support. Disaster grants of 12,200 are available to low income residents, plus low interest SBA loans, housing, rent help, and crisis counseling.
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