Today marks 27th anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Californians are thinking earthquake preparedness on Monday, the 27th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake.

PHOTOS: The Loma Prieta earthquake

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The 6.9 magnitude quake rocked the Bay Area, killing 63 people and causing more than $7 billion in damage.

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Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill authorizing a funding plan for an early warning system.

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And this Thursday is the Great California ShakeOut event.

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