For three days UCI's emergency response team worked side by side with UCLA's and UC Santa Barbara's response team to help clean-up multiple buildings. They started with a visual inspection of the areas, then assessed the structural and non structural damage. There are some things we can do here at UCI to prepare us for the next earthquake. All exit ways must be clear of obstructions for emergency escape - Storage shelves should have seismic restraints such as shelf lips or bungie cords especially in laboratories. There is so much each one of us can do to become more prepared for the next one.
Preparation is vital for survival.
Don't relax because you survived another earthquake. Some of these important issues will be discussed in upcoming Faultlines.