Jumping the gun a bit ... Tomorrow morning is the 30th anniversary of the #Northridge #California #Earthquake.
The main quake, a 6.7 on the Richter Scale, was at 4:31 AM PST. I started recording on the VCR at 4:41 AM, as soon as I could find a station on the air.
If you want to follow in real time in the morning, start this video at 4:41 AM PST / 7:41 AM EST.
30 years ago this morning, we in Southern California were experiencing powerful aftershocks from the #Northridge #California #Earthquake.
The main quake was at 4:31 AM PST, 6.7 on the Richter Scale.
I started recording as soon as I found KNBC-TV Channel 4 on the air.
This is the first six hours. I'll post the link for the afternoon hours later. (1/x)
At the time, I was living in Santa Ana, about 40 miles from downtown Los Angeles and 65 miles from the epicenter. I was in bed, as were most of us, so I covered myself with pillows and rode it out.
If you live in quake country, be sure nothing is around your bed that can get airborne or fall on you. It's also a good idea to keep a pair of shoes and socks next to the bed so you don't have to walk on glass. (2/x)
@WordsmithFL I experienced this firsthand - I couldn’t exit my room without shoes due to a glass item falling from a shelf and breaking. It absolutely blocked my exit. I always have shoes near my bed now. (NorCal)
@nopuppet_007 I'm in Florida now, so no threat of a quake, but I still keep a pair of sneakers and socks at the foot of the bed. I still have a flashlight in the drawer next to the bed. And I have a fire extinguisher nearby too.