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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1983
Page
3
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake devastated Coalinga California injuring about 25 people and destroying or severely damaging virtually all 2,500 homes and 200 businesses. Fire, ruptured gas lines, and downed power lines sparked aftershocks as rescuers searched townwide.
A major California earthquake battered Coalinga causing collapsed brick storefronts, fires, and widespread fear. Ambulances and helicopters relocated injured residents as aftershocks kept people awake. Red Cross opened a rescue center at West Hills College while volunteers streamed in from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
A deadly tornado and a second unconfirmed twister hit areas east of Huron and through Cuyahoga Heights and Bedford Heights. One man, Richard Robinson, 56, survived a blown tractor trailer crash. several homes were destroyed and damaged. Red Cross sheltered five families. a Solon plant suffered about $300,000 in damage. Hail and power cuts accompanied the destruction across multiple towns.
Gov. Richard Celeste heads to Weston Ohio to view destruction from spring storms that killed one and injured at least 15. National Guard deployed to guard looting and help clear debris as 38 to 35 mobile homes were damaged or destroyed. Local residents describe the ferocity of the tornado and the scramble to reach safety.
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