Utility disaster planning and the Loma Prieta earthquake
Journal Article
·
· Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States)
OSTI ID:5585516
This article discusses the effects that the Loma Prieta earthquake had on electric, natural gas and telephone utilities' facilities and distribution systems in the northern part of California where the earthquake's epicenter was located. The changes these companies plan to make to their current procedure for responding to natural disasters is also discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 5585516
- Journal Information:
- Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 125:4; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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