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Newspaper
Mesa Tribune
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1994
Page
7
The 6.6 magnitude quake centered near Northridge caused an estimated 30 billion dollars in damage, with 46 dead and more than 4,200 injured. Evacuations, infrastructure ruin, water and gas outages, and massive road closures dominated a day of relief and disruption across Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley communities.
In a public letter to the president, FEMA director Wilson reports a computer model estimating earthquake damages at 15 to 30 billion dollars. He notes current response mirrors the urgent post disaster pace and discusses lengthy repairs depicted by on scene comments. The piece contrasts with Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 damages and the president’s tour of affected Florida Louisiana areas.
East Valley firefighters describe Los Angeles after the 6.6 magnitude quake. A Phoenix hazardous materials team contained a sulfuric acid spill while residents faced aftershocks and widespread blackout. They arrived at 2:30 a.m. and left after trudging through night chaos and damaged freeways.
State records show in 1992 two sections linking the Antelope Valley Freeway to Interstate 5 were de-prioritized for seismic retrofitting. The 6.6 magnitude quake Monday buckled the segments, caused one death, and disrupted a key northern to southern California transportation link. Caltrans engineer Ted Jensen said the delay allowed assessment of surviving columns for reinforcement. The earthquake ride at Universal Studios Hollywood closed temporarily, while FEMA reported nearly 3,000 calls an hour to disaster assistance with more operators to be added.
In Los Angeles hundreds adjust to aftershocks and displacement after a 6.6 quake struck Northridge at 4:31 a.m. Monday. About 4,500 injured and 46 killed reflect the disaster, with tens of thousands living in tents as fear keeps roofs unused. Gov. Pete Wilson pegs potential costs at 30 billion dollars, while families like the Ross and Sylvern groups relocate within the city, hoping to rebuild yet remain.
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