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Here is the latest update on the July 4 earthquake:
- As of 7:30 a.m., there have been no new damage or injuries reported
- Aftershocks continued overnight and through this morning (July 5) ranging from magnitude 2 to 5.4 in Searles Valley and Ridgecrest
- Ridgecrest Regional hospital will remain closed for at least an additional 48 hours
- ICEMA continues to communicate with hospitals as needed
- Currently no unmet needs
- Service has been restored to the affected areas of Trona
- CalTech seismologist Lucy Jones said to expect more aftershocks and that there is a one in 20 chance of a larger earthquake.
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The State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water, the San Bernardino County Health Department, and the Searles Domestic Water Company are advising residents of Trona to only use boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes.
The affected area includes: Westend, South Trona, Argus, and Trona Village.
- A comfort and care shelter has been opened at the Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W. California Ave. in Ridgecrest.
- Two (2) mobile American Red Cross units with comfort kits, clean-up kits, and water will be deployed to the community of Trona today, July 5, and will also conduct additional needs assessments. The mobile units will be roaming through Trona. A fixed location is not planned at this time.
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 Following is a summary of the July 4 earthquake and response and activities:
- At 10:33 a.m. per USGS, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred 12km west of Searles Valley at a depth of 8.7km.
- At 10:35 a.m. per USGS, a magnitude 4.7 aftershock occurred
- All County Fire Divisions moved equipment onto their pads and assessed damage.
- Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) conducted hospital polling for damages
- Office of Emergency Services polled city/towns for damage
- San Bernardino County Fire OES is continuing to monitor the situation.
- County Fire units conducted damage assessments and survey in the Trona area.
- A Heavy Rescue and Engine, along with a Battalion Chief have been moved to Trona to assist in full area inspection.
- Supervisor Lovingood’s Office delivered water and ice to Fire Station 57 on Trona Road.
- ICEMA polled all San Bernardino County Hospitals and there are no reports of damage or injuries at facilities.
- ICEMA moved a Liberty ambulance to Trona.
- Inyo County Sheriff Dispatch confirmed they have NO REPORTS of injuries or 911 calls secondary to the earthquake.
- Ridgecrest Hospital on the Southeast Corner of Kern County evacuated all 12 patients to Tehachapi Hospital. There are no reported unmet needs as of 12:30 July 4.
- There have been multiple 4.0 or greater aftershocks.
- Ridgecrest Hospital evacuated due to structural damage and cannot accept any patients until further notice.
- Apple Valley Fire is supporting China Lake Naval Weapons Station to assist with multiple gas leaks and emergencies on base.
- Multiple power outages reported in the Trona region. No current estimated time of repair.
- Multiple reports of road damage on State Route 178 in the Trona Area.
- A cooling center and cell phone charging area for residents has been set up at the Trona Golf course, 82700 Trona Rd., 93562
- ICEMA continues to coordinate with Inyo and Mono Counties for mutual aid and/or unmet needs through the Regional Disaster Health Medical Specialist.
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