earthquake
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Great #ShakeOut Playlist
The Great #ShakeOut is nearly here! While you’re preparing to drop, cover, and hold on during the drill, pump up with our earthquake-inspired playlist. This combination of rockin’ tunes is dedicated to everything related to shaking, rattling, and rolling. Continue reading
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New maps help you walk away from tsunami
Knowing where to walk and how long it might take to get there can be one of the most important pieces of information for anyone in Washington’s coastal communities when a tsunami strikes. People that live work and play near… Continue reading
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Cascadia subduction zone ruptured 314 years ago; mega earthquake & tsunami hit on Jan. 26, 1700
Maybe it was the excitement over the Seahawks going to the Superbowl (just kidding), but we overlooked an important observance this weekend: the 314th anniversary of the (estimated) magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake and tsunami that occurred on the Cascadia Subduction… Continue reading
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Do you have an out-of-area contact in case of a major disaster?
If you are separated from your loved ones after a disaster strikes, how will you get in touch with them? The Washington Emergency Management Division recommends establishing a common contact number; ideally, it will be someone who lives out of the… Continue reading