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US: Earthquake proves NYC is not prepared for natural disasters

Source(s): Fox News Network, L.L.C.
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"Wake up, New York, we’re not ready for a hurricane. If the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Virginia Tuesday was any indication, we’ve got our work cut out for us in preparing for any future natural disasters," says Dr. Manny Alvarez to Fox News. "In order to prepare for this hurricane, ultimately we have to think not of the earthquake, which caused no lasting damage, but rather everything that went wrong during this past winter’s big snowstorm."

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Earthquake
Themes Urban risk and planning
Country and region United States of America
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