Damage to the downtown Long Beach was also extensive. |
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Long Beach Was Devastated in 1933
Building codes have certainly been improved since the 1933 earthquake hit Long Beach. But what is happening in Japan is showing us once again that we cannot be totally earthquake proof. Get yourself and family ready in case we get hit.
Save Station 18
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