It was 30 years ago today: Trapped on the Bay Bridge during the Loma Prieta quake
Oct. 17, 1989 — I had just felt what it was like to be clothes tumble-drying in the old Kenmore....
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Tag: earthquakes
Disaster Training, Part 1: What to Have on Hand
On a brisk, cold night in the Mission, a group of neighborhood residents gather to discuss whether or not it is appropriate to drink water out of the toilet tank. En Español
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SF volunteers train to help during the next big disaster
Covering the Police is a collaboration with UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism....
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Neighborhood Notes: the first week of July
Lotus SF, an Indian restaurant, will give a new face to the historic yellow building at 2434...
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The Great Earthquake’s Marks on the Mission Are Still There – If You Know Where to Look
Picture this: It’s 5 a.m., 110 years ago. San Francisco wakes up to 45 seconds of shifting earth:...
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Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers
A personal investigation into the hazards of living in the Mission.
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Gilding the Hero Hydrant, Once Again
We love the smell of spray paint at 6 in the morning.
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Potassium Iodide Craze Goes Local
It’s sold out everywhere. But never fear; there are plenty of other, more sensible things you can take….
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When to Ignore the Glass in Someone’s Head
“Our safety word is “Run!” he says. NERT Disaster Training, Parts 5 and 6. En Español
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NERT Disaster Training, Part 3: Triage
Inside, the talk is of getting into character. Certain victims are instructed to pant heavily, others to respond nonsensically to questions. Those sorted into the “yellow” category are given this motivation: “You’re noisemakers. You’re basically a distraction. Scream a lot.” En Español
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NERT Disaster Training, Part 2: Gas, Fires, Rescues
Class 1 was filled with promises of hard hats and reflective vests. Class 2 is all business. En Español
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General Hospital Update: Rats, No Helipad
“I just want to settle one thing right now,” says Jeff Critchfield, Chief of Staff. “Will this project include a helipad? There is no plan for a helipad.” En Español
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Ready for the Big One?
One of the best things you can do is set up a “go bag.” En Español
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News From Southern Chile
“The moon is full, so those very ill and with IV equipment are doing OK in the plaza.” En Español
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While the tsunami waves might not have had quite the impact some expected, many Bay Area residents have certainly felt the impact of yesterday’s terrible 8.8 earthquake in Chile, including Chile Lindo owner Paula Tejada....
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