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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Earthquakes on the Pacific Rim: Are We Next?

    We all know that Southern California is earthquake country and occasionally we get rude reminders. But the last big shaker was the Northridge quake back in 1994. We speak with experts and emergency responders about how individuals and their families can prepare. What about local government?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    We all know that Southern California is earthquake country and occasionally we get rude reminders. But the last big shaker was the Northridge quake back in 1994. We speak with experts and emergency responders about how individuals and their families can prepare. What about local government?

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    1. 0:00Which Way Is the Radioactive Wind Blowing?
    2. 5:14Earthquakes on the Pacific Rim: Are We Next?You’re reading this
    3. 16:50Southland's Japanese Community Reacts to Events in Japan
    4. 26:12Japan's Ongoing Disaster and the Future of Nuclear Power
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Chris Ipsen

      City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department

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      University of California Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Radiation Plumes and Earthquake Preparedness
    1. 0:00Which Way Is the Radioactive Wind Blowing?
    2. 5:14Earthquakes on the Pacific Rim: Are We Next?You’re reading this
    3. 16:50Southland's Japanese Community Reacts to Events in Japan
    4. 26:12Japan's Ongoing Disaster and the Future of Nuclear Power
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