Trump’s budget cuts West Coast quake warning system funding
The system being developed in conjunction with various universities is intended at providing critical seconds of warning when an earthquake has started and potentially dangerous shaking is imminent. The system would allow time for people to take cover and to slow or halt such things as critical industrial processes and transportation systems.
A version of the ShakeAlert system has been undergoing testing but still needs to have more seismic sensors installed in
Veteran seismologist
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"Support for the early warning system in
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Calvert said in statement Friday that he believes the warning system can be a "lifesaving tool" for millions of Americans in earthquake-prone areas.
"Obviously, the president's budget proposes some reductions for this program and other agencies that fall within the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee's jurisdiction, which I oversee as chairman," he said. "During the appropriations process, important programs like this will be given full consideration."
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Englander's district includes the epicenter of the deadly 1994 Northridge earthquake that caused billions of dollars in damage to
"When it comes to earthquakes, seconds matter," he said in a statement. "A fully deployed early warning system would give time for elevators to shut down, hospitals to turn on backup generators, and people to take cover."
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