Governor [Schwarzenegger] Tours Battered Town

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Governor Tours Battered Town

Wed Dec 24, 1:29 PM ET

By Daryl Kelley and Monte MorinTimes Staff Writers

PASO ROBLES, Calif.— Aftershocks from a deadly earthquake continued to ripple through California's Central Coast on Tuesday, as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (news - web sites) toured this town's devastated historic center and declared a state of emergency.

Inspectors told a crowd of building owners Tuesday night that 58 downtown structures housing more than 100 businesses would be cordoned off at least through Friday while inspectors determine how many must be condemned.

The news came as a heavy blow to merchants in the midst of the busiest commercial season

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Aftershocks from a deadly earthquake continued to ripple through California's Central Coast on Tuesday, as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (news - web sites) toured this town's devastated historic center and declared a state of emergency.

You know what that means...

[Bobibutu]

"declared a state of emergency."

Sh*t happens and he told us up-front. I like this guys thinking, creativity and honesty.

[calcowgirl]

Schwarzenegger pledged full assistance from the state, and promised the main street would be restored.

"This was an American main street alive with energy . Today, this is a site of devastation. But we will come together once again as Californians and as neighbors. These buildings may have crumbled under the force of the quake, but I know for sure that the people will not buckle that easily."

What kind of assistance?
Isn't that what earthquake insurance is for?
Or.... can I just not insure a building and have the state pick up the tab?
Please tell me that's not true.