Is the Imperial Valley ready for the next big earthquake?

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El Centro Fire Department talks readiness – News 11’s Wiley Jawhary reports

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The most recent 3.5 magnitude earthquake epicenter in Brawley has us asking once again, are we ready for the next big earthquake?

The El Centro Fire Department urges residents to prepare for the event that will give no warning before it happens.

A string of earthquakes rattled Imperial County Tuesday, with the latest, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake, shaking Imperial County Tuesday night.

The US Geological Survey said the quake was centered about four miles NNW of Brawley, Calif.

A magnitude 3.2 quake hit the Imperial Valley at 8:59 pm in the same area.

Batallion Chief Cedric Ceseña of El Centro Fire says it is important Valley residents remain prepared for an earthquake.

“Residents should have kits at home with essentials, maybe even medicine,” he said.

But are Imperial Valley buildings and residential areas also ready to withstand a big earthquake? News 11’s Wiley Jawhary will have the answer on the Evening Edition at 6 pm

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