Event Brief
Barger seeks countywide earthquake readiness review
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger calls for a comprehensive review of earthquake preparedness and expert seismology input.
WHO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; county emergency officials; seismologist Dr. Lucy
WHAT: Introduced a motion to review Los Angeles County’s earthquake preparedness and direct emergency officials to engage a renowned seismologist.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 8:19 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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