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City list shows schools vulnerable in an earthquake; district plans response
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Jan 29, 2014
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City list shows schools vulnerable in an earthquake; district plans response
The LA school district is comparing a list created by UC Berkeley researchers with its own list of structures that await seismic upgrades.
Micheltorena Elementary School, home of the eagles, and founded in 1905.
Micheltorena Elementary School, home of the eagles, and founded in 1905.
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The LA school district is comparing a list created by UC Berkeley researchers with its own list of structures that await seismic upgrades.

We've been talking about the list of buildings that are potentially vulnerable if there's an earthquake. That list, put together by researchers at the University of California, was made public this week.

RELATED: KPCC's Earthquake Tracker

Among the nearly 1,500 structures were more than 200 schools. KPCC's Sharon McNary says that set off concern among parents who saw their children's schools on the list. (You can read McNary's full story here.)