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Earthquakes


NYC MAYOR ADAMS RIPPED FOR LATE EMERGENCY TEXT ALERT FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE


THE CITY SENT OUT AN EMERGENCY TEXT TO RESIDENTS ABOUT 25 MINUTES AFTER THE
EARTHQUAKE STRUCK

By Michael Dorgan Fox News
Published April 5, 2024 12:06pm EDT | Updated April 5, 2024 12:16pm EDT
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New York City Mayor Adams is being ripped online for his administration's late
emergency text message in response to this morning’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake. 

The city sent out an emergency text to residents via its Notify NYC system at
10:47 a.m. EST informing them of the quake. 

"Emergency Alert. 4.7 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the NYC area.
Residents are advised to remain indoors and to call 911 if injured," the text
reads. It also provided a link to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Emergency text message following New York City earthquake (Michael Dorgan)

4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEW JERSEY, SHAKING BUILDINGS IN SURROUNDING
STATES

But the message came about 25 minutes after the quake hit, and people had been
flocking to social media in the meantime to see if it really was an earthquake
that struck the Big Apple.

The earthquake measured at least 4.8 magnitude, according to the USGS. It was
felt in New York, Connecticut and in New Jersey, striking at 10.23 a.m. EST.

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"NYC sending out an emergency alert about the earthquake 30 minutes after the
earthquake is peak NYC Adams administration," wrote user Vish Burra on X.

"NYC officials didn’t send out an alert re: earthquake until 35 minutes after it
occurred. Mayor Adams always on top of things here," Jeanine Michelle Barone,
another user, wrote on the platform. 

TAIWAN EARTHQUAKE: RESCUE OPERATIONS ONGOING AS DEATH TOLL REACHES 12

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Mayor Eric Adams was mocked online for his late response. (AP Photo/Eduardo
Munoz Alvarez)

"We just got this emergency alert about an earthquake that happened 20 mins ago!
Way to go Eric Adams and THANKS OBAMA!" user YankeesPride chimed in.

"So Much for the emergency alert system ?!" wrote user John Adams.

A follow-up text warning of potential aftershocks was sent out at 11:46 a.m.
EST.

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"Earthquake in NYC: Aftershocks may be felt. Nyers can continue usual
activities," the second text reads, with a link to USGS.

"At approximately 10:23 a.m., New York City felt the impact of a 4.8 magnitude
earthquake," Adams said in a statement. 

A map shows the location of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, which the U.S.
Geological Survey reports was the epicenter of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. (Fox
News)

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"The epicenter was in Lebanon, New Jersey, about 50 miles from New York City.
Our first responders are working to make sure New Yorkers are safe, and at this
point, we do not have any reports of major impacts or injuries."

"I encourage all New Yorkers to check on your loved ones, and if you feel an
aftershock, drop to the floor, cover your head and neck, and take cover under a
solid piece of furniture, next to an interior wall, or in a doorway."

"So far no major life safety issues reported, no reported infrastructure issues,
but we will continue our inspections of critical infrastructure."

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Fox News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.

Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.

You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.


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