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Preparing For Disaster: Earthquake, Wildfire, Terrorist Threat

By Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host, Patty Lane / Producer

Published September 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM PDT

This story was published more than 9 years ago.

Preparing For Disaster: Earthquake, Wildfire, Terrorist Threat

Preparing For Disaster: Earthquake, Wildfire, Terrorist Threat GUESTS:Veronica Verde, External Affairs, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region 9 Chief Javier Mainar, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

In Southern California, there are plenty of reminders about the need to be prepared for emergencies — maybe too many.

People are used to hearing about how important it is to be ready for the next earthquake or the next wildfire. And they're used to postponing or even ignoring the message.

But now, in the aftermath of the 6.0-magnitude Napa earthquake, as we approach wildfire season and during the anniversary week of 9/11 it might be time to finally heed the message. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and San Diego Fire join us during National Preparedness Month to share how you and your family can prepare for an emergency before disaster strikes.

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Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice for KPBS listeners for more than 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities including announcer, host, and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes. But of all the interviews Maureen has conducted, her most special was with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. Maureen has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news. She has also received a "Best of Show" and “Best Radio Newscast” awards from the San Diego Press Club and the "Flo" Award from Public Radio Program Directors Association for Best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after more than 20 years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.

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