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Loma Prieta Five Years On Narrow Canyon Reflections
Five years after the Loma Prieta earthquake, observers note long term effects across California. Estimates cite 63 deaths, 3,700 injuries, 5.9 billion in damage. Officials credit improved preparedness, cross agency cooperation, and stricter building standards for future resilience.
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Aptos
Calif
Loma Prieta
Watsonville
Santa Cruz
Oakland
City Hall
San Francisco
Marina
Jim Drago
State Department of Transportation
Alan Lindh
U.S. Geological Survey
Menlo Park
California
Thelerteghal
Lindh
Richard Eisner
State Office of Emergency Service
Lowell Hurst
Adm
John Bitoff
Eisner