Emergency response and public safety
Immediately after the San Diego earthquake, local authorities were early to assess damage and ensure public safety. Perat Godwin, a spokesman from the city of San Diego, said that two hours after the incident, there was no report of injuries or significant structural damage within the city boundaries. Similarly, the San Diego County Sheriff Department issued a statement that indicated that there was no major incident when they were closely monitoring the situation. "This is a developing situation," the department stated that emergency services were on high warnings in terms of afterchox or additional seismic activity. The office of Governor Gavin Newsom also confirmed that he was informed on San Diego earthquake and was prepared to respond to the state's resources when needed.
Shakealert system provides valuable seconds
One of the most significant outcomes of the San Diego earthquake was the successful performance of the USGS ShakeAlert Early Warning System. Several residents, including Kevin Manog, a native of San Diego, received alert seconds before the shaking began. "I was reported to be taking cover," Managh shared. "I quickly went under a door frame, and is definitely enough, everything started moving after a few moments. It was probably the worst earthquake that I felt in my life." The Shakealert system uses a network of buried earthquakes and ground sensors distributed in California. According to a team lead Robert de Grot for the system, technology can analyze about a second seismic data to determine the location, magnitude and estimated effects of the earthquake. That information is then broadcast rapidly in the application, Google alert and emergency wireless system to inform the public. In this example, alert reached users in a wide area, including Los Angeles, where emergency messages advised the residents to "drop, cover and hold."
The San Diego earthquake reminds us: Be prepared.
Even though no damage or injuries were caused, the quake was a cold reminder of the continuous susceptibility of California to earthquake activity. No earthquake can easily be predicted, but the latest quake highlights the need for disaster preparation."I think I am going to keep a clearance bag together," said Managh. "Between this and wildfire, it actually runs the house how quickly things can change." Experts recommend all the residents of California to maintain an emergency kit that includes water, Dry food, a flashlight, first-aid kit, and vital documents.They recommend having a family emergency plan and how to stop gas and utilities in the event of infrastructure loss.
No tsunami threat
Fortunately, the National Meteorological Service confirmed immediately after the earthquake that there was no risk of tsunami associated with San Diego earthquake. It was expected, as inland quakes rarely pose a tsunami threat until they are under or near a large body of water.
looking ahead
The San Diego earthquake is still another reminder of complex and active defect systems that run throughout California. Although the trembling lasted only for a few seconds, the psychological effect of such events often . Residents are once again reminded of the importance of being vigilant, notified and preparing for unexpected. Ceemologists will continue to monitor the afteroxic from this phenomenon to improve the accuracy of the future earthquakes and collect data from the event. As technology such as Shakealert develops, the initial warning system will play an important role in reducing injuries and improving public response.At the same time, emergency services in both San Diego and across California responded promptly.