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Santa Cruz County urges earthquake preparedness

Published July 21, 2017 10:08 PM

Friday is the 65th anniversary of the 1952 Kern County earthquake.

The quake that hit Southern California decades ago was a recorded magnitude of 7.5.

Santa Cruz County officials said the destructive earthquake is a reminder to be prepared in case another one strikes.

First responders said people should have a plan and a disaster kit.

KION’s Maya Holmes will have more on Santa Cruz County’s disaster preparedness plan and more on what you should do, her story at 5 p.m.

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