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Earthquakes
Yountville is located in the seismically active San Francisco Bay region. The most notable active faults in the area include the West Napa Fault, which traverses the Town planning area, and the Soda Creek Fault, which is located approximately three miles to the northeast of the Town limits. Earthquakes usually strike without warning; it can happen while you are sleeping tonight or it could occur while you are at work tomorrow. It could occur while you are indoors or while you are outside. Take responsibility now to minimize your risks and be able to take care of yourself and your family during and after an earthquake.
During an Earthquake:
A major earthquake will cause violent ground shaking and may make it impossible to stand up. At the first sign of movement, take cover and protect yourself from falling or flying objects.
Tune your radio to 99.3 KVYN (FM), 1440 KVON (AM) and local TV stations for further information. Visit the Communication and Public Safety Alerts page for more information and save this information Stay Informed - Get Alerts! (PDF) (COAD)
Helpful Links:
- Earthquake Preparedness (COAD) (PDF)
- USGS Earthquake Page
- Ready.gov Earthquake Preparedness Page
- PG&E
- CalFire
- Napa County Sheriff's Office
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