mike37
12-22-2003, 10:13 PM
Dec. 22 - The earthquake was centered about 6 miles north of Cambria, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The main quake hit at about 11:15 a.m., and was immediately followed by at least five aftershocks of magnitude larger than 3.3.The largest, an estimated magnitude of about 4.7 hit a little before 11:30 a.m.
350 tourists were evacuated from Hearst Castle shortly after the earthquake hit, and a spokesperson says they are planning on resuming tours on Tuesday.
According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, some people are hurt at the Wildhorse Winery, after some wine barrels fell over.
Pan Jewelers in Paso Robles was hit by the earthquake especially hard, as several floors of the building collapsed.Paso Robles police sergeant Bob Adams says the bodies of 19-year old Jennifer Myrick of Atascadero and 55-year old Marilyn Zafuto of Paso Robles were found outside Ann's Dress Shop in Paso Robles.
Emergency officials ask that people not call 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency, as the system is currently flooded by calls from concerned people.
50,000 homes are still without power, but PG&E officials say the power should be back up by 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The director of emergency services in San Luis Obispo County has declared a local emergency for the entire county, especially in the San Simeon and Paso Robles areas.
dam scary shit
The main quake hit at about 11:15 a.m., and was immediately followed by at least five aftershocks of magnitude larger than 3.3.The largest, an estimated magnitude of about 4.7 hit a little before 11:30 a.m.
350 tourists were evacuated from Hearst Castle shortly after the earthquake hit, and a spokesperson says they are planning on resuming tours on Tuesday.
According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, some people are hurt at the Wildhorse Winery, after some wine barrels fell over.
Pan Jewelers in Paso Robles was hit by the earthquake especially hard, as several floors of the building collapsed.Paso Robles police sergeant Bob Adams says the bodies of 19-year old Jennifer Myrick of Atascadero and 55-year old Marilyn Zafuto of Paso Robles were found outside Ann's Dress Shop in Paso Robles.
Emergency officials ask that people not call 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency, as the system is currently flooded by calls from concerned people.
50,000 homes are still without power, but PG&E officials say the power should be back up by 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The director of emergency services in San Luis Obispo County has declared a local emergency for the entire county, especially in the San Simeon and Paso Robles areas.
dam scary shit