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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · Nov 21
We created a Starter Pack to help you connect with other state agencies here on Bluesky. Give them a follow. #wawx #seattle #pnw go.bsky.app/Fez8yDd
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 8h
And the winner of this year's Dundie?

You, #ShakeOut participant!

Here's a short video about how (mostly not) to protect yourself if you happen to be in The Office when an #earthquake strikes!

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Enjoy, and don't forget to register at www.shakeout.org/washington!
Shakeout Office Parody
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Washington State Dept of Natural Resources @wadnr.bsky.social · 10h
🎥 POV: You’re a camera being set up to observe the next six months of rain to see if there is post-wildfire debris movement. 👀
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Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social · 1d
Dubs is ready to #ShakeOut... Are you?
We’re just ONE WEEK away from the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16! Join Dubs in practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
Register your participation and explore all the ways you can boost awareness for this event at shakeout.org.
Image with Dubs the Husky and PNSN Team Member doing a drop cover and hold on drill. Text about ShakeOut noting date (October 16, 2025) and link (shakeout.org). Bottom part of image shows cartoon Drop, Cover, Hold On panels.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 13h
Some of the content of the answers is scary (just part of living in a subduction zone), but we share it to prepare, not to scare!
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 1d
We're pretty much done answering questions for the day - Thank you to all who participated and the experts who joined from other Washington Agencies!! 👏

Even if you didn't get to ask a question - pop in to see if that earthquake or tsunami question has already been answered by experts! 👇
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 1d
And here's the link to where our Ask-me-Anything will be on Reddit today:
www.reddit.com/r/AMA/s/pjrG...

We will start answering questions at 11:00 this morning. See you there!!
From the AMA community on Reddit: AMA: We're Pacific Northwest Earthquake & Tsunami Experts. Ask us Anything
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 1d
Excellent plan! Just as a reminder to everyone - protect yourself during the ground shaking first (Drop, Cover, and Hold On appropriately for your situation!), then head to high ground as quickly as possible.

It'll be a lot tougher to evacuate if you get injured during the shaking!
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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 1d
International #ShakeOut Day is one week away! On Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 am (local time), join millions of people around the world practicing earthquake safety. Register and learn more at shakeout.org.

Be prepared and practice your Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 1d
Glad to hear you're preparing!
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 1d
And here's the link to where our Ask-me-Anything will be on Reddit today:
www.reddit.com/r/AMA/s/pjrG...

We will start answering questions at 11:00 this morning. See you there!!
From the AMA community on Reddit: AMA: We're Pacific Northwest Earthquake & Tsunami Experts. Ask us Anything
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Washington State Department of Ecology @ecology.wa.gov · 3d
Happy October & Flood Awareness Month! Join us with @emd.wa.gov @oicwa.bsky.social & @wadnr.bsky.social this month to learn what flood tricks to look out for and some treats to help you be prepared. Check out our blog about flooding in WA & how to get flood risk maps: ecology.wa.gov/blog/october...
A flooded road with “road closed” sign at point where water is crossing the street.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 3d
Ever had a question about earthquakes, tsunamis, or preparedness that you just wish you had experts handy to answer?

Here's your chance! This Thursday, 10/9 from 11-1, join experts from our team, @pnsn1.bsky.social, and @wadnr.bsky.social for an "Ask-me-Anything" on Reddit!

Link coming soon!
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 7d
Don't let October 16th sneak up on you - it's time to stop avoiding it, and register for #ShakeOut! (It only takes a few minutes!)

Join over 1.2 million Washingtonians and practice #Earthquake and #Tsunami safety and preparedness - visit shakeout.org today!

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Are you registered for ShakeOut? #earthquake
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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 7d
Flood season’s coming, so we’re working with Ecology, DNR and Emergency Management to share tips on Flood Awareness Fridays all October. Check out blog on buying #flood insurance here and stay tuned! medium.com/commissioner...
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 7d
What do the following have in common?

-Drop Cover and Hold On during an earthquake
-Get to high ground once the shaking stops
-Register for the Great #ShakeOut earthquake/tsunami drill

...You should do them all Swift-ly!

Register today, at ShakeOut.org, and practice with millions on 10/16!
Image Parody of Taylor Swift's new album cover "The Life of A Showgirl." Glittery Red letters "The Life of a ShakeOut" overlay images of the "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" logos (demonstrating how to stay safe during earthquakes), showing someone getting low to the ground, covering their head and neck and taking cover under a sturdy desk, and holding on to the table." Another cartoon image shows people following tsunami evacuation routes to high ground. All images are over a photo of three people practicing "Drop, Cover, and Hold on" under a large sturdy desk.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 8d
Good point - glass from windows can also fall into the street, which can be very dangerous. There are times when it is better to duck into a building entrance than stand right outside of it.

Drop, Cover, and Hold On appropriately for your situation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHm6...
When an earthquake strikes, will you know what to do?
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 8d
Did you miss our "Earthquakes and Tsunamis 101" webinar?

Thank you to everyone who attended and asked questions- using this opportunity to learn about earthquake and tsunami hazards and preparedness before the Great ShakeOut on 10/16!

Here's the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Ty...
Washington Earthquakes and Tsunamis 101
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 8d
We're just 😱 2 weeks away 😱 from the Great Washington #ShakeOut. Looking for ways to shake up your ShakeOut game? Check out our bingo card for some good ideas and see if you can get a full house!

And don't forget to register at shakeout.org/washington/ to help us hit 1.7 million participants!
A Great Washington Shake Out bingo card. The free space is drop, cover, and hold on. Other spaces are filled with suggested activities such as telling a friend about shake out, registering for shake out, testing your evacuation plan, signing up for local emergency alerts, and learning about local hazards.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 9d
Our Earthquakes & Tsunami webinar starts at noon today if you’re looking for lunch plans.

If you’re busy, find lots of great info at shakeout.org/washington
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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 13d
For those heading to see the Mariners or Sounders play tonight: SB I-5 is closed through Kent. 🚨 Expect SIGNIFICANT delays heading south on I-5 or SR 167 in S. King Co.

We anticipate that backups won’t clear up until midnight. Use transit if you can.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 13d
We were very pleased to welcome a delegation from Thailand earlier this week to tour our state Emergency Operations Center. We were so happy to learn from them & hope they were able to take back lessons from our own folks on tsunamis, recovery issues, disaster procedures

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WA EMD hosts Thai delegation to share best practices
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 14d
Our amazing Fire Management Assistance Grant team was able to secure federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning in Chelan County. Great job, team. Thanks to FEMA for approving this. #wawildfire

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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Lower Sugarloaf Fire in Washington
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning in Chelan County, Washington.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 14d
Today, state building experts are drawing attention to the importance of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings, located all over our state. URM buildings have the most potential to experience collapse and damage during an earthquake.

They created this 3-min video.

#FixTheBricks
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Thousands of Washington Buildings Could Collapse in the Next Quake — Retrofit Now
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 15d
Don’t get grand slammed by the next #earthquake - join the Ms and over 1.25 million other Washingtonians practicing earthquake safety, and register for #ShakeOut today, at:
shakeout.org/washington!

(Thanks for joining the drill, @mariners.com! ⚾)
The Great Washington ShakeOut
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state o...
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 15d
The @mariners.com ⚾️clinched the AL West Wednesday for the first time since 2001! 👏

That's the same year that the Nisqually #earthquake shook the Sound!

Coincidence? We think not!!!

(Yeah, it definitely is, but we'll celebrate anyway!)
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 15d
We teamed up with @wadshs.bsky.social this week to provide a webinar on how Long Term Care Facilities can be better prepared for Washington #earthquake and #tsunami hazards!

In case you missed it, here is a recording including plenty of resources for more information
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uklT...
WEBINAR: ShakeOut for Long-term Care Facilities
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