. >> we've seen a lot of buckled streets and damage done to highways, abc 7 news reporter wayne freeman found a spot along highway 121 where the earth opened up during yesterday's quake and it ran for several hundred yards. you see what he did there. he was unable to touch the bottom. it's believed that the depth of the crack is at least 40 to 50 inches. >> it pays to be prepared for natural disasters. emergency kits should have battery operated radios, flashlights with extra batteries, a three-day supply for food and water for everyone in the family and a manual can opener. plans on posted on our website go to abc 7 news.com. >> would you be prepared if a 6.0 quake hit your home? michael will be live in napa today from 4 to 7:00 answer ing questions. and tips on the hidden safety signs you should look for before going back into a structure following an earthquake. he'll be out there from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to answer the questions. >>> they're putting together an earthquake kit is one thing but maintaining it is something else. every few years you have to make sure and the water doesn't

wade freeman is live in nevada with the story tonight. waynetrange. >> it's strange and unusual and a little bit twisted. it's happening right here where i'm standing. thls t this is the back door of the marin humane society. the last time it happened, 5:00 a.m. monday morning. they got it all on video. >> the unidentified people on this video might call what you're watching an act of love. it's 5:00 a.m. monday morning. they arrived in a minivan and hauled crate after crate full of cats and kittens. 24 of them this time. it is surreptitious but not illegal even though this video shows them dashing off in a hurry as if they were. >> unfortunately, we were not able to get the license plate off the video we have. we would like to track them down and talk to them. >> for ashley kinney who runs the humane society, it's a problem. they they love animals here, but after four dropoffs of cats in the last four months, it's leaving them strapped for food and money for medical care. >> a couple notes that say please find homes for these cats. >> notes th