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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 State Department of Ecology @ecology.wa.gov · 1d
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 · 1d
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 · 4d
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 · 5d
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 · 5d
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 · 5d
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
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When an earthquake strikes, will you know what to do?
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 5d
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 · 6d
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 · 7d
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 · 10d
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 · 11d
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 · 11d
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 · 11d
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 · 12d
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! ⚾)
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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 · 12d
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 · 12d
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
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WEBINAR: ShakeOut for Long-term Care Facilities
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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 18d
This is a tragedy. Our state is grateful for the service and sacrifice of these servicemembers, and our hearts are with their families.

Thank you to the first responders who are working to bring them home.
4 soldiers presumed dead in Black Hawk helicopter crash in WA
Recovery efforts for the four solider who were aboard a Black Hawk helicopter that went down in Thurston County on Wednesday is ongoing.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 18d
Also, if you do that, please share a photo with #ShakeOut! We're happy to see people participating all around the world!👍
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 18d
Fun fact: Looks like there are currently 390 people participating in Italy (Listed in "Other Countries")

www.shakeout.org/participants...

Also, when you sign up, you can pick any day you want to do the ShakeOut! Earthquakes aren't convenient, but drills can be!
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
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 · 18d
An #Earthquake isn't going to be fun.

...But that doesn't mean it's not valuable to practice in a "fun" way, like joining millions of people around the world in practicing #DropCoverHoldOn for the Great #ShakeOut earthquake drill.

Register free, today, at shakeout.org!

Join us, won't you?
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 19d
Today's M7.8 earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia is a good reminder that our coast is at risk of tsunamis from both local and distant sources.

If you want to know more about our earthquake and tsunami risk, we are hosting a free webinar on Oct. 1.

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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 20d
Yes! We've been hearing from hikers that the last bit of the climb to the summit is mostly ash, which is tricky to walk up, but fun to walk down!

Alaska has similar issues with even older ash. Ash from the 1912 Novarupta volcano eruption at Katmai Volcano still blows around and causes trouble.
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 21d
Today marks one month until the Great ShakeOut!

Are you registered yet?

More than 1.1 Million Washingtonians are! Visit shakeout.org/washington to learn more and sign up, today!

A day when the ground isn't shaking is a perfect time to practice for the next time it does!
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 · 21d
Hey five stars for signing up for volcano notifications. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 21d
USGS has issued a statement noting that Mount St. Helens has strong easterly–southeasterly winds in the vicinity of Mount St. Helens, which have picked up loose volcanic ash deposited during the 1980 eruptions.

You can view the live web cam here: www.usgs.gov/media/webcam...
Ash can be seen around St. Helens via a web cam
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