The island, like many East Bay cities, is covered in older, wood-frame buildings that could serve as tinder for post-quake fires. The island doesn’t have any neighborhood water tanks, meaning there is less water readily available within city limits. There are only five crossings on and off Alameda – all of which are in liquefaction zones. After a major earthquake, Alameda could quickly find itself isolated from help and resources. But perhaps the most pressing concern is the structural reality of the island. Most of it is manmade.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) announced on Tuesday they are making adjustments to its emergency drought regulations and that they expect reservoirs to fully refill.
East Bay MUD samples wastewater three times a week, more if necessary. They're currently seeing a drop-off of COVID, but an upswing in monkeypox. With less COVID testing happening, this is important information.
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