When some 10.4 million Californians “drop, cover and hold on” Thursday morning, the ground may not be shaking. But the drill will help ensure that participants are prepared for the next big earthquake ...

A major earthquake hasn't struck any of California's biggest cities in more than three decades, but the "Big One" is a matter ...

More than 120 tsunami sirens will sound statewide for testing, and at the same time, an earthquake drill will occur at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 17 at participating schools, businesses and homes. The Great ...

With a small earthquake near Seattle still top of mind, it’s a good time to remind people that the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill is coming up next week. The ShakeOut on Oct.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Treasure Island was the site of a powerful earthquake on Tuesday. It was part of an exercise to simulate major damage to gas lines from a future quake. Smoke, flames and sounds ...

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