California’s earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of today’s Southern California quake

Press Release

“Even as the state contends with wildfires, we must always be ready for other potential disasters. Thanks to our Earthquake Early Warning system, millions of people in Southern California received alerts on their mobile phones when shaking began, giving them vital seconds to drop, cover and hold on. I encourage all Californians to download the MyShake app and allow emergency alerts on their cell phones to receive these timely notifications, especially for earthquakes that could do far more damage

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