News release
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has introduced a motion calling for a comprehensive review of the county’s earthquake preparedness, while also directing county emergency officials to engage renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones — along with experts from Caltech and UCLA — to help shape Los Angeles County’s readiness for the next major earthquake.
“Science is sending us a clear warning and we have a responsibility to listen,” Barger, whose district includes the Santa Clarita Valley, said in a news release. “No one can predict when the next major earthquake will occur, but we know with certainty that one will happen. Los Angeles County must engage the best scientific expertise available – including Dr. Lucy Jones – so that we’re not simply reacting after a disaster but preparing before lives, homes and critical infrastructure are impacted.”…