Preliminary GEER Lifelines Report from Russell A. Green, PhD, PE
August 26, 2011 by EERI Admin
Filed under General Information, Geotechnical, Non-structural, Transportation
From Russell A. Green at GEER: I surveyed damage in the epicentral region for the past two days (I arrived about 4 hrs after the earthquake). Power: [...] power to the area was mostly restored by the time that I arrived there, so it was only for a few hours at most. Water: There was a water main break...
Transportation
August 25, 2011 by EERI Admin
Filed under General Information, Transportation
From: “Earthquake reported along the East Coast”, Washington Post [DC] Metro spokesman Dan Stessel said Metro trains were limited to running only 15 miles per hour after the earthquake shook the area. Riders should expect significant delays throughout the evening. The speed restrictions are expected...