Newsom calls California earthquakes a ‘wake-up call’ for US to be more prepared

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) reportedly said that last week’s earthquakes should be a warning to officials across the state, and country, to strengthen alert systems and building codes. 

“It is a wake-up call for the rest of the state and other parts of the nation, frankly,” Newsom said at a news conference Saturday, according to an Associated Press report. 

Southern California was hit by two earthquakes last week. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the region Friday night, following a 6.4 magnitude quake on Thursday. 

Friday’s earthquake is the largest to his Southern California in at least 20 years, the AP reports. {mosads}

No fatalities or major injuries were reported, but there is damage includes burning buildings, broken roads, obstructed railroad tracks and leaking water and gas lines, according to the news service.  

Newsom also told reporters Saturday that President Trump offered to help with recovery efforts in the area. 

“There’s no question we don’t agree on everything, but one area where there’s no politics, where we work extremely well together, is our response to emergencies,” Newsom had said.