President Joe Biden was briefed on the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of northern California, as confirmed by White House spokesperson Jeremy Edwards on Thursday. Edwards stated that Senior Administration and FEMA Regional officials are in communication with state and local authorities in California and Oregon at the President's direction. He also mentioned that the federal government is prepared to offer additional assistance if required, although there have been no formal requests for federal aid at this time.
The White House issued a statement advising residents to stay alert and follow instructions from local officials in the aftermath of the earthquake. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.0, struck off the northern California coast, prompting concerns about potential impacts on the region.
