"A magnitude 4.3 earthquake (that was originally recorded as a magnitude 4.6) shook Oakland and the East Bay at 2:56 a.m Monday morning, according to early reporting by the United States Geological Survey. Its epicenter was in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood, at the intersection of Dwight Way and Piedmont Avenue, according to the USGS. The earthquake had a depth of 4.8 miles."
"Earthquakes are a good reminder to be prepared. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has a website that can help you develop an emergency plan in the case of a major earthquake. There's also a list of useful items to pack in an earthquake kit, including water, flashlights, and first aid supplies. The Oakland Fire Department also has emergency preparedness resources on its website."
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake (initially recorded as 4.6) struck Oakland and the East Bay at 2:56 a.m., with its epicenter in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood at Dwight Way and Piedmont Avenue and a depth of 4.8 miles. Alameda County Sheriff's Office offers a website to help develop emergency plans and lists items for earthquake kits including water, flashlights, and first aid supplies. The Oakland Fire Department provides additional preparedness resources. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the AC Alert notification system. Berkeley offers guidance and FEMA-funded CERT training; Oakland homeowners may apply for Earthquake Brace + Bolt retrofit grants.
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