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Seattle’s Seismic History On January 26, 1700, an earthquake shook Seattle. The ground shook violently for up to 5 minutes, and the quake triggered a tsunami that caused waves as high as 33 feet in Washington and reached… Read More
The earthquake early warning system known as ShakeAlert will be capable of delivering alerts directly to wireless devices in Oregon on March 11 and to Washington state in May, completing the West Coast rollout, the U.S. Geological Survey… Read More
The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) is a system that broadcasts public safety messages over the commercial cellular system. Customers with compatible smartphones can receive geographically targeted, text-like messages alerting them to threats to safety in their area. All… Read More
Currently our adverse wet weather conditions have potential to cause an emergency like a landslide. Our more severe emergency potential is for an earthquake that happens without notice. Whatever the event, a recent article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer… Read More
Many areas of the globe are prone to earthquakes (see links below) You could be anywhere when an earthquake strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. Are you prepared to survive and to recover… Read More
As 2020 has shown us, we never know what curveballs may be thrown our way. With this in mind, the 2020 National Preparedness Month theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” Take time to review your… Read More
Stock up on supplies Seven days of: Non-perishable foods (canned foods and dried goods) Water (a gallon per person, per day) Prescriptions & medical supplies Warm clothes and blankets Batteries for flashlights Test your smoke/CO alarms Now is a… Read More
Recent quakes got you feeling a bit jumpy? Use that energy: Stock up on WATER. TODAY. It’s one of the smartest, simplest things you can do to prepare. When the ground shakes, pipes break. Broken pipes will carry… Read More
Dear neighbors, We’re activating the Broadview Emergency Communication Hub on June 1st. Don’t know what an “Emergency Communication Hub” is; be vigilant about stopping by! You will learn SO much about disasters and the impact an earthquake will have… Read More
Warmer weather means melting snow and rain. Here are some helpful tips from SPU. Storm drain inlets that get blocked by snow and ice can cause localized flooding and ponding. (And, if temperatures drop again, flooding and ponding… Read More
