New Regional Preparedness Website-- MakeItThrough.org
April 16, 2012
There’s a new Puget Sound regional disaster website up and live today, known as www.MakeitThrough.org.
Would a Major Earthquake Sink Portland or Seattle in Liquefied Soil?
April 13, 2012
PBS Newshour just did a special segment about the risk to northwesterners of liquidification during quake tremblers. Thanks to Jill for noticing this. Read the transcript and see the video on their site here:
Sound Shake Facilitating Earthquake Preparedness-- A Workplace Guide
April 13, 2012
Click the following link to download a guide for facilitating earthquake preparedness at your workplace. Identify your organizational risks and hazards and develop an emergency plan.
Statewide "Drop, Cover and Hold" Earthquake Drill April 25 at 9--45 am
April 13, 2012
Earthquakes are one of the greatest natural hazards for Washington residents. Practicing what you should do when the ground begins to shake is an important part of being prepared.
Independent Earthquakes and New Maximums for Strike-Slip Quakes
April 13, 2012
With all the recent earthquakes around the ring of fire it isn’t too surprising we want to connect these occurrences as having some pattern. But we shouldn’t, according to Lucile Jones, Science Advisor for Risk Reduction at the USGS, in an interview with ABC News.
Vashon Beachcomber Covers Vashon’s Potential Tsunami
April 12, 2012
Today’s Vashon Beachcomber had a bunch of great quotes that Susan Riemer got from next week’s expert speakers. She especially covered the little reported tsunami risk that could damage our ferry docks, certain waterfront locations (those perpendicular to the surge), and perhaps the isthmus between Vashon and Maury Islands. Some information on this can also be found on our tsunami page.
Update on New Scientific Research of Earthquake Hazards to Seattle
April 12, 2012
Art Frankel and Craig Weaver of the U.S. Geological Survey gave a presentation to the Seattle City Council on Monday (as noted in this agenda) that has raised some eyebrows – and reaffirms our sensitivity to upcoming seismic disturbances. See their PowerPoint presentation or read on for a few copies of a few of their slides.
New Emergency Bulletins Page
April 12, 2012
Thanks to the EOC Team’s Public Information lead, Jill Janow, for cleaning up how emergency bulletins will be posted to our web site in a future disaster. All Emergency Bulletins will be put on a dedicated page, so they will have the full width and will download as fast as possible.