To state the obvious, living in Humboldt County means living in earthquake country. That’s the reason why local homeowners, especially those with a house built before 1940, may be eligible to apply for a state program called Earthquake Brace + Bolt, which aims to help offset the cost of retrofitting homes vulnerable to falling off […]
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Earthquake Shakes Humboldt
A preliminary magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck about 7.5 miles west of Ferndale at 2:34 a.m. today, according to the United States Geological Society. No tsunami threat is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Strong shaking was felt throughout the region, and the temblor knocked out power from Ferndale to McKinleyville. According to North Coast […]