Hazards in Placentia
Earthquakes are probably the number one hazard that affects my area. I live about six to seven miles from the Whittier Fault and about 16-18 miles from the Newport Inglewood Fault. Just about a week or two ago, we experienced an earthquake around 2:30 a.m. Though nothing was damaged, I still noticed some effects from it. The ceiling fan was s
Possible landslides are more likely to happen in Brea than in Placentia. But the neighboring cities, Yorba Linda and Brea could possibly experience some affect. If a big earthquake were to hit Placentia, I think my house would be prepared. Since I live relatively close to a fault, I'm concerned that a big quake will hit. I believe there are a few debris-flow basins in those areas. The only chance for liquefaction in my area is towards the Brea/Yorba Linda city boundaries. When it rains hard, sometimes, I can notice the streets have some affect to them. Placentia is almost all flat land; no hilly areas susceptible to down slides. haking around a lot and some car alarms were sounding. Sure, some things would fall, but nothing extreme. But unless it pours endlessly, there is really no threat of flooding in my area. The hazards I'm most concerned with are earthquakes. The water tank is secured and we would remember to turn off the gas, or anything else that could possibly cause a disaster.
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Brea Placentia,
Linda Brea,
Placentia Earthquakes,
Brea/Yorba Linda,
Whittier Fault,
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