As we remember the 25th Anniversary of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake and its impact on the Puget Sound region, it’s a reminder of the importance of seismic safety, emergency planning, and community preparedness.
Some resources available to those in earthquake-prone areas include:
The ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, detects significant earthquakes quickly enough so that alerts can be delivered to people and automated systems potentially seconds before strong shaking arrives.
Sign up for ShakeAlert-powered alerts on your cell phone visit: https://www.shakealert.org/
MyShake provides earthquake information at your fingertips. See damage reports shared by citizen scientists like you and help build a global seismic network!
Washington State’s Emergency Management Division provides resources to “Be 2 Weeks Ready.” Learn more about how to prepare yourself, your household and your neighbors to be ready for a emergency events.
https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
The City of Seattle provides homeowners pre-designed solutions for bracing (aka retrofitting) their homes against earthquake damage by using prescriptive plansets.
Seattle SDCI – Protect Your Home From Earthquake Damage
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Half of all Americans live in areas subject to earthquake risk and most Americans will travel to seismically active regions in their lifetime. FEMA’s “Earthquake Safety at Home” guide will show you why you should care about earthquakes wherever you live, and how you can Prepare, Protect, Survive, Respond, Recover and Repair.
Be earthquake ready! Be safe!