The California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (KACV) did not lose power following the 6.4 earthquake. [Credit: Google]
Key Takeaways:
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Humboldt County, California, knocking out power to over 70,000 customers and causing significant damage and two deaths.
California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (KACV) uniquely maintained power due to its microgrid and reported no damage following the quake.
The earthquake, centered in Ferndale, caused extensive property damage, numerous injuries, and was followed by over 50 aftershocks in the remote Northern California region.
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