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For Some Near Epicenter Of Strong SoCal Quakes It's Time To Move Away -- For Good
Brenda Perrone waits in Ridgecrest for her son to arrive from Tennessee.
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For Some Near Epicenter Of Strong SoCal Quakes It's Time To Move Away -- For Good
This woman has lived in the region for 66 years, but she doesn't feel safe at home after two huge earthquakes.
When the magnitude 7.1 quake hit Friday night, the foundation of Brenda Perrone’s home in the town of Trona cracked, glass shattered, and her belongings went everywhere.
While last week’s earthquakes didn’t cause any deaths or serious injuries, they were traumatic for many living near the epicenter. Now some, like Perrone, are choosing to leave town for good.
"I’m lucky to be out alive," she said. "I’m never going back. I’ve got a few things in my truck. My son is flying from Tennessee to pick me up. He’ll be here tonight. I’m getting out."
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