[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: California

[Shaun Hately]

On 23 Dec 2003 at 3:18, Catlady (Rita Prince Winston) wrote:

> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Kathryn Cawte" <kcawte at n...>
> wrote:
> > They're reporting a minor (well in terms of damage/casualties) 
> > earthquake in SoCal - firstly, is everyone OK? secondly - did anyone 
> > else think "I wonder if that's a sign of an impending apocalypse?"
> 
> It was actually in Middle California, about half-way between Los
> Angeles and San Francisco, in a not-densely-populated area. I was
> sorry to hear that Paso Robles's historic (1892) clock tower had
> collapsed, and sorrier to hear that two people had been found dead
> under the wreckage,    but I wish someone would report reassuringly
> that there was no damage to Hearst Castle.

Statement from Hearst Castle - you may have seen it already, but if 
not, it's something:

"Hearst Castle Closed Today, December 22

SAN SIMEON: Hearst Castle was closed today, December 22, due to an 
earthquake in the local area. There were no injuries reported at 
the Castle nor was there any visual damage to the buildings. People 
were evacuated from the castle and visitor center as a 
precautionary measure.

Currently, a team is assessing the buildings for any structural 
damage.

California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman said, "It is our 
mission to protect and preserve California's natural and cultural 
resources. Because of our high standards as museum curators and 
stewards of this property, damage to the Hearst Castle® art 
collection was minimal."

Anyone who was on a tour of Hearst Castle® or had purchased tickets 
for a tour for the remainder of the day may obtain a refund by 
contacting ReserveAmerica, P.O. Box 1510, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 
or call (800) 695-2269.

Based on current information, the park will be open for business on 
Tuesday, December 23."



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