Taxpayers may cover two thirds of quake recovery costs
Gannett News Service reports taxpayers could pay about two thirds of Southern California earthquake recovery, similar to shares after Hurricane Andrew and Midwest floods. Insurance is optional. only 25 to 30 percent of homeowners carry it. The Natural Disaster Protection Act proposes a private disaster insurance pool for damages exceeding 25 billion dollars and requiring homeowners to carry coverage.
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Costliest U S disasters not in top insured losses list
Insurance industry source lists ten costliest U S disasters by insured losses. Notable entries include Hurricane Andrew 1992 in Florida and Louisiana at 15.5 billion, Hurricane Iniki 1992 in Hawaii at 1.6 billion, and the 1989 San Francisco earthquake at 1.1 billion. The compilation also covers Peps 1989 in South Carolina, Hurricane Frederick 1979 across three states, the Xenia tornadoes 1974 across seven states, a 1983 multi state snowstorm, Hurricane Cecelia 1970, and related events.
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LA commuters stay home after major quake
In Los Angeles early Tuesday after a severe quake many motorists avoided the freeways as interchanges collapsed and five major routes were shut. KNX reporter Jill Angel called the commute a nightmare while officials urged staying home. Some workers still reached downtown faster than usual, but fears of further infrastructure failures lingered.
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Red Cross Hotline Busy After California Quake
The Arizona Red Cross opened a hotline and fielded nearly 3,000 calls by Tuesday evening as anxious relatives sought word from Los Angeles area loved ones. Spokeswoman Gina Giallonardo said the service, running from 8 a.m. onward, will continue until further notice.
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Disaster relief fund seeks Valley help
The Salvation Army has set up a disaster relief fund to aid hundreds of Southern Californians after Monday’s earthquake. Valley residents can donate by credit card at 1-800-989-6635 or mail checks to the Salvation Army California Earthquake Fund P O Box 52177 Phoenix. Donations are monetary only for now, with in kind requests possible after a needs assessment by the Southern California Emergency Disaster team.
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Earthquake safety tips from state emergency staff reports
Arizona Division of Emergency Management issues quake guidance. Bolt water heaters and gas appliances, know main shutoffs for electricity gas and water, place heavy items on lower shelves, store breakables in low cabinets, stay inside during震 earthquakes, take cover under sturdy furniture or inside walls, move away from buildings and wires outdoors, stop safely in a vehicle but remain inside. Emergency info found in the telephone directory.
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Arizona quake risk slim experts say
Arizona officials say major earthquakes are unlikely with the state having the lowest seismic activity among western states. Still, residents in Flagstaff and Yuma should remain prepared as some tremors remain possible. The piece notes echoes of California's Northridge disaster and describes local responses including blood donations and a Phoenix Fire Department rescue team deployment.
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Blood banks fear temporary surplus may not last
Hospitals in Oakland and San Diego canceled elective surgeries due to blood shortages. Now they can ship spare pints to quake stricken Los Angeles neighbors. Officials of the two largest blood banks warn the rise in donations may be temporary and insufficient to end the nationwide shortage.
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Jury Deliberations Pause In Menendez Case
Los Angeles judge halted juror deliberations in the Lyle Menendez murder case due to courthouse earthquake damage. Jurors were to begin their 23rd day of deliberations. Menendez, 26, and his brother Erik faced charges in the 1989 shotgun slayings of their wealthy parents. a separate trial for Erik previously ended in a mistrial.
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