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News Release Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Government Officials Launch Great ShakeOut Earthquake Preparedness Exercises
WHAT:
Two news conferences in conjunction with the “Great ShakeOut,” a series of earthquake preparedness drills throughout Southern California
WHERE:
Bishop Alemany High School
11111 N. Alemany Drive
Mission Hills, CA 91345
WHO:
1st News Conference
City of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Deputy Chief Michel Moore
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Deputy Chief Emile Mack
Other federal, state, county and city officials
2nd New Conference
California Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger
LAPD Deputy Chief Michel Moore
LAFD Deputy Chief Emile Mack
Other federal, state, county and city officials
WHY:
To facilitate and practice exercises for emergency medical treatments that maximize casualty survival rates in the event of a major earthquake. Visuals include medical tent and equipment, including hundreds of volunteer “victims” from Bishop Alemany High School.
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