Earthquake Press Release from the Santa Rosa Fire Department by Santa Rosa Earthquake Lyrics
DATE: August 24, 2014
TIME OF INCIDENT: 3:20am
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Earthquake
RESPONSE: Santa Rosa Fire Department, Santa Rosa Police Department, Santa Rosa Public Works, Santa Rosa Utilities & PG&E
SANTA ROSA, CA. – An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred this morning and was centered near American Canyon in Napa County. Although a majority of the damage occurred in the Napa and Solano County areas, the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to 28 emergencies during the hours immediately following this morning’s earthquake. The calls ranged from power lines down onto roadways, blown transformers, fire alarms related to the power outages and medical emergencies. During this time, our Fire Department was also able to send 2 fire engines and a Deputy Chief to Napa County to assist with their needs. Our Utilities Department has been out evaluating the City’s infrastructure since the early morning hours. All of our water systems are intact and there is no risk to our drinking water. If any residents or customers experience water related emergencies or concerns, please call (707) 543-3805. Emergency Response personnel will continue to work on minor issues throughout Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Currently, there are no injuries within Santa Rosa. PG&E originally reported roughly 21,000 people without power throughout the County, and is working to restore service for our residents in the City of Santa Rosa.
This morning earthquake could cause additional aftershocks that may be felt in the Santa Rosa area. Please take this time to review the following tips:
• Each time you feel an earthquake or aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes, days, weeks and even months following an earthquake.
• Check yourself for injuries and get first aid, if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons.
• Look quickly for damage in and around your home and get everyone out if your home is unsafe.
• During a power outage, listen to a portable radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
• Check the telephones in your home or workplace to see if you can get a dial tone. Make brief calls to report life-threatening emergencies.
• Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is one of the most common hazards after an earthquake.
• Open closet and cabinet doors carefully as contents may have shifted.
• Help people who require special assistance, such as infants, children and the elderly or disabled.
• Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and stay out of damaged areas.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Use extreme caution and examine walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows to check for damage.
• Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
INJURIES / FATALITIES: none
PRESS RELEASE BY: Paul Lowenthal, Public Information Officer
DATE / TIME: 8/24/14 @ 12:00pm
TIME OF INCIDENT: 3:20am
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Earthquake
RESPONSE: Santa Rosa Fire Department, Santa Rosa Police Department, Santa Rosa Public Works, Santa Rosa Utilities & PG&E
SANTA ROSA, CA. – An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale occurred this morning and was centered near American Canyon in Napa County. Although a majority of the damage occurred in the Napa and Solano County areas, the Santa Rosa Fire Department responded to 28 emergencies during the hours immediately following this morning’s earthquake. The calls ranged from power lines down onto roadways, blown transformers, fire alarms related to the power outages and medical emergencies. During this time, our Fire Department was also able to send 2 fire engines and a Deputy Chief to Napa County to assist with their needs. Our Utilities Department has been out evaluating the City’s infrastructure since the early morning hours. All of our water systems are intact and there is no risk to our drinking water. If any residents or customers experience water related emergencies or concerns, please call (707) 543-3805. Emergency Response personnel will continue to work on minor issues throughout Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Currently, there are no injuries within Santa Rosa. PG&E originally reported roughly 21,000 people without power throughout the County, and is working to restore service for our residents in the City of Santa Rosa.
This morning earthquake could cause additional aftershocks that may be felt in the Santa Rosa area. Please take this time to review the following tips:
• Each time you feel an earthquake or aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes, days, weeks and even months following an earthquake.
• Check yourself for injuries and get first aid, if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons.
• Look quickly for damage in and around your home and get everyone out if your home is unsafe.
• During a power outage, listen to a portable radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
• Check the telephones in your home or workplace to see if you can get a dial tone. Make brief calls to report life-threatening emergencies.
• Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is one of the most common hazards after an earthquake.
• Open closet and cabinet doors carefully as contents may have shifted.
• Help people who require special assistance, such as infants, children and the elderly or disabled.
• Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and stay out of damaged areas.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Use extreme caution and examine walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows to check for damage.
• Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
INJURIES / FATALITIES: none
PRESS RELEASE BY: Paul Lowenthal, Public Information Officer
DATE / TIME: 8/24/14 @ 12:00pm