1989 Loma Prieta earthquake anniversary prompts concern about preparedness and impact of government furloughs on USGS

The 36th Anniversary of the deadly Loma Prieta earthquake prompted public awareness messages about earthquake preparedness. It also came as the U.S. Government shutdown has led to furloughs of earthquake scientists with the USGS. A retired earthquake scientists shared his memories of the 1989 quake, and his concerns about the government shutdown's impact on the USGS programs and future.