Shaking out earthquake truths

The Women’s Council of the Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation will host a luncheon on earthquake awareness.

The luncheon will take place at the hospital on April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Get Ready to ShakeOut” will explore future temblors and what how the community can prepare for a disaster.

Mark Benthien, the director for communication, education and outreach at Southern California Earthquake Center’s USC headquarters, will speak at the program.

The luncheon is $15 per person. Call (818) 952-2226 for more information.

-- Tiffany Kelly, tiffany.kelly@latimes.com

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