Pelosi Statement on 25th Anniversary of Loma Prieta Earthquake

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake:

"Twenty-five years ago today, our city swayed in the grip of the worst earthquake in generations. When the shaking stopped, we faced scenes of impossible destruction – the staggering aftermath of a quake that claimed 63 lives and upended thousands more. But even in the face of devastation from the hills to the highways, the determination and spirit of the people of San Francisco could not be extinguished.

"As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, we are once more called to remember. We remember the loved ones we lost, and the families who have been touched by the absence of the departed. We remember the first responders who rushed to the rescue, and the support that poured in from across the country. We remember the community that came together to repair and rebuild, and the city that decided to rise from the rubble stronger than ever.

"Today, let us mark this anniversary with a renewed commitment to our city's safety and to effective disaster preparedness and resilience nationwide. As our neighbors in Napa and Solano County work to bounce back from their recent earthquake, let us stand in solidarity with their requests for the federal assistance that helped us find our feet so many years ago. Let us continue to strengthen and improve our emergency response in San Francisco and across the country."

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