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We just got to 1.4 million registered for the world’s largest earthquake and tsunami drill – the Great Washington ShakeOut! Let’s beat the record of about 1.6 million people together! Register your family and your business today at shakeout.org/Washington #Shakeout
October 6, 2026 at 3:46 PM
We just got to 1.4 million registered for the world’s largest earthquake and tsunami drill – the Great Washington ShakeOut! Let’s beat the record of about 1.6 million people together! Register your family and your business today at shakeout.org/Washington #Shakeout
Have you tried the #ShakeOut Workout? Learn more about this “functional exercise” that can help keep you safer at any stage of your life, in any situation you’re in and get your muscle memory toned up so you can react quickly when the ground shakes!
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Why we talk about "Muscle Memory" when it comes to earthquake safety
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October 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Have you tried the #ShakeOut Workout? Learn more about this “functional exercise” that can help keep you safer at any stage of your life, in any situation you’re in and get your muscle memory toned up so you can react quickly when the ground shakes!
www.youtube.com/shorts/8cf10...
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BOO it’s October! 👻 (Sound ON if you want the full experience). Update your emergency supplies before it gets scary! 🎃 Visit mil.wa.gov/kits for information on what to include in your supplies.
October 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
BOO it’s October! 👻 (Sound ON if you want the full experience). Update your emergency supplies before it gets scary! 🎃 Visit mil.wa.gov/kits for information on what to include in your supplies.
We are hosting a FREE Webinar today, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. to give you earthquake preparedness advice. Reserve your spot using this link.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We are hosting a FREE Webinar today, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. to give you earthquake preparedness advice. Reserve your spot using this link.
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Yesterday afternoon at ~2:05 pm PDT, the Seattle area was shaken up by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.
But this isn't unusual at all!
Learn about the three types of earthquakes that can occur in the PNW region ➡️ https://loom.ly/WBQvUo0
But this isn't unusual at all!
Learn about the three types of earthquakes that can occur in the PNW region ➡️ https://loom.ly/WBQvUo0
September 30, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Yesterday afternoon at ~2:05 pm PDT, the Seattle area was shaken up by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake.
But this isn't unusual at all!
Learn about the three types of earthquakes that can occur in the PNW region ➡️ https://loom.ly/WBQvUo0
But this isn't unusual at all!
Learn about the three types of earthquakes that can occur in the PNW region ➡️ https://loom.ly/WBQvUo0
Wild to see a video of fish reacting to the earthquake yesterday! Thanks @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social!
How did YOU react? Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
How did YOU react? Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
A little unexpected shake-up in Tacoma today! During today’s 4.2 magnitude earthquake, some of our aquarium animals were briefly startled, but everyone is safe and doing well. Most guests and staff didn’t feel the earthquake at all.
September 30, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Wild to see a video of fish reacting to the earthquake yesterday! Thanks @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social!
How did YOU react? Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
How did YOU react? Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On?
Lots of folks felt that earthquake yesterday. Had it been stronger, there's a chance people might have fallen and gotten hurt. That's why we suggest people drop to the ground if possible -- an essential part of drop, cover and hold on.
September 30, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Lots of folks felt that earthquake yesterday. Had it been stronger, there's a chance people might have fallen and gotten hurt. That's why we suggest people drop to the ground if possible -- an essential part of drop, cover and hold on.
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The City of Westport is breaking ground on a new tsunami vertical evacuation tower. Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 in Westport. This will be the third tsunami vertical evacuation structure on the Washington coast.
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Westport breaks ground on tsunami vertical evacuation tower
mil.wa.gov
September 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The City of Westport is breaking ground on a new tsunami vertical evacuation tower. Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 in Westport. This will be the third tsunami vertical evacuation structure on the Washington coast.
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
We love these *Friendly* reminders that Washington is earthquake country.
Especially when they arrive just a couple weeks before the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming up at 10:15 on 10/15!
(We promise, we didn't plan this. ...We can't actually do that).
Especially when they arrive just a couple weeks before the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming up at 10:15 on 10/15!
(We promise, we didn't plan this. ...We can't actually do that).
PRELIM Earthquake: Magnitude 4.3, 18.9 km SSW from Bremerton, WA at 2026/09/29 14:05 PDT
Learn more: pnsn.org/event/714111952
Did You Feel It? Submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3
Learn more: pnsn.org/event/714111952
Did You Feel It? Submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3
September 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
We love these *Friendly* reminders that Washington is earthquake country.
Especially when they arrive just a couple weeks before the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming up at 10:15 on 10/15!
(We promise, we didn't plan this. ...We can't actually do that).
Especially when they arrive just a couple weeks before the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming up at 10:15 on 10/15!
(We promise, we didn't plan this. ...We can't actually do that).
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Yes, that was an earthquake on the Kitsap Peninsula! If you are in the area, you can contribute to citizen science by filling out a report here: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3 to tell us if you felt the shaking or not.
September 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Yes, that was an earthquake on the Kitsap Peninsula! If you are in the area, you can contribute to citizen science by filling out a report here: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3 to tell us if you felt the shaking or not.
If you felt this earthquake, submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3
Also, a reminder that we are practicing for earthquakes at 10:15am, Oct: 15 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill!
Shakeout.org/washington
Also, a reminder that we are practicing for earthquakes at 10:15am, Oct: 15 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill!
Shakeout.org/washington
September 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM
If you felt this earthquake, submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3
Also, a reminder that we are practicing for earthquakes at 10:15am, Oct: 15 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill!
Shakeout.org/washington
Also, a reminder that we are practicing for earthquakes at 10:15am, Oct: 15 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill!
Shakeout.org/washington
The City of Westport is breaking ground on a new tsunami vertical evacuation tower. Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 in Westport. This will be the third tsunami vertical evacuation structure on the Washington coast.
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Westport breaks ground on tsunami vertical evacuation tower
mil.wa.gov
September 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The City of Westport is breaking ground on a new tsunami vertical evacuation tower. Join us for a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 in Westport. This will be the third tsunami vertical evacuation structure on the Washington coast.
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
Full details: mil.wa.gov/news/westpor...
#OTD 9/29/2009: A tsunami killed 192, brought destruction to the Kermadec-Tonga Subduction Zone in the south Pacific. This event sent a tsunami towards American Samoa, Samoa and the Tonga Islands.
Learn about our state's tsunami risk reduction efforts at mil.wa.gov/tsunami
Learn about our state's tsunami risk reduction efforts at mil.wa.gov/tsunami
September 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
#OTD 9/29/2009: A tsunami killed 192, brought destruction to the Kermadec-Tonga Subduction Zone in the south Pacific. This event sent a tsunami towards American Samoa, Samoa and the Tonga Islands.
Learn about our state's tsunami risk reduction efforts at mil.wa.gov/tsunami
Learn about our state's tsunami risk reduction efforts at mil.wa.gov/tsunami
Neighbors are the first responders of a major disaster. Despite how cute and fluffy their pets may be, they won’t be the ones able to help you when you may need it most.
For National Preparedness Month, we want to encourage you to get to know your neighbors and work on preparedness together!
For National Preparedness Month, we want to encourage you to get to know your neighbors and work on preparedness together!
September 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Neighbors are the first responders of a major disaster. Despite how cute and fluffy their pets may be, they won’t be the ones able to help you when you may need it most.
For National Preparedness Month, we want to encourage you to get to know your neighbors and work on preparedness together!
For National Preparedness Month, we want to encourage you to get to know your neighbors and work on preparedness together!
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Our insurance experts are heading to Tonasket on Sept. 29 for a wildfire claims workshop. They'll help survivors navigate the initial weeks after a wildfire, including avoiding scams, understanding your insurance policy, and communicating with your insurance company. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4xAGUn3
September 22, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Our insurance experts are heading to Tonasket on Sept. 29 for a wildfire claims workshop. They'll help survivors navigate the initial weeks after a wildfire, including avoiding scams, understanding your insurance policy, and communicating with your insurance company. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4xAGUn3
For 40 years, Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have carried the torch of preparedness. Together, we continue to light the way toward stronger, more resilient communities. Our agency is proud to be part of that legacy. Learn more mil.wa.gov/cert
#NationalCERTWeek
#NationalCERTWeek
September 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
For 40 years, Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have carried the torch of preparedness. Together, we continue to light the way toward stronger, more resilient communities. Our agency is proud to be part of that legacy. Learn more mil.wa.gov/cert
#NationalCERTWeek
#NationalCERTWeek
It's National Preparedness Month and we want to encourage you to meet your neighbors and talk about how you can get through emergencies together! Learn more at mil.wa.gov/neighborhoods
September 19, 2026 at 6:23 PM
It's National Preparedness Month and we want to encourage you to meet your neighbors and talk about how you can get through emergencies together! Learn more at mil.wa.gov/neighborhoods
We are so happy to partner with the City of Hoquiam on an amazing flood prevention project. The city says it’s a major step forward for flood protection, flood insurance relief & long-term economic revitalization.
Learn all the details here: www.cityofhoquiam.com/article/3131...
Learn all the details here: www.cityofhoquiam.com/article/3131...
FEMA Authorizes $34.65M BRIC Grant for Hoquiam's North Shore Levee West
Funding will advance the North Shore Levee West construction to reduce flood risk, support flood ...
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September 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
We are so happy to partner with the City of Hoquiam on an amazing flood prevention project. The city says it’s a major step forward for flood protection, flood insurance relief & long-term economic revitalization.
Learn all the details here: www.cityofhoquiam.com/article/3131...
Learn all the details here: www.cityofhoquiam.com/article/3131...
We’re one month away from the Great Washington ShakeOut! October 15 at 10:15 AM. Have you registered? There’s still time and it takes less than 5 minutes! Register at ShakeOut.org/Washington
September 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We’re one month away from the Great Washington ShakeOut! October 15 at 10:15 AM. Have you registered? There’s still time and it takes less than 5 minutes! Register at ShakeOut.org/Washington
This @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social story looks at the importance of our state’s amazing search and rescue volunteers and what happens before, during and after a rescue call is made.
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These King County volunteers are addicted to saving lives
From teenagers to retirees, these volunteers train for hundreds of hours each year, looking for people and conducting rescues in urban, rural and backcountry environments.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
This @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social story looks at the importance of our state’s amazing search and rescue volunteers and what happens before, during and after a rescue call is made.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Commissioner Kuderer talked with TVW about how the OIC is helping Washingtonians affected by wildfires. Watch the full interview on the latest episode of Inside Olympia: https://bit.ly/4A8nZ5d
September 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Commissioner Kuderer talked with TVW about how the OIC is helping Washingtonians affected by wildfires. Watch the full interview on the latest episode of Inside Olympia: https://bit.ly/4A8nZ5d
Cash Assistance for Wildfire survivors is still available. Find more details online. You can also call 211 or come in person Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the S.C.O.P.E North Station in Spokane.
Find all the details at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-ass...
Find all the details at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-ass...
Wildfire Assistance
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September 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Cash Assistance for Wildfire survivors is still available. Find more details online. You can also call 211 or come in person Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the S.C.O.P.E North Station in Spokane.
Find all the details at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-ass...
Find all the details at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-ass...
It’s a beautiful day to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On, walk your tsunami evacuation route and help your community get prepared!
Won’t you be our neighbor and register for ShakeOut today at ShakeOut.org/Washington? ❤️
Yes, we're Mr. Rogers fans.
#shakeout #wawx
Won’t you be our neighbor and register for ShakeOut today at ShakeOut.org/Washington? ❤️
Yes, we're Mr. Rogers fans.
#shakeout #wawx
September 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It’s a beautiful day to practice Drop, Cover and Hold On, walk your tsunami evacuation route and help your community get prepared!
Won’t you be our neighbor and register for ShakeOut today at ShakeOut.org/Washington? ❤️
Yes, we're Mr. Rogers fans.
#shakeout #wawx
Won’t you be our neighbor and register for ShakeOut today at ShakeOut.org/Washington? ❤️
Yes, we're Mr. Rogers fans.
#shakeout #wawx
The Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill is 10:15am, Oct. 15! If you haven’t registered yet, please do so!
www.shakeout.org/washington/
www.shakeout.org/washington/
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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September 10, 2026 at 1:04 AM
The Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill is 10:15am, Oct. 15! If you haven’t registered yet, please do so!
www.shakeout.org/washington/
www.shakeout.org/washington/
King County Office of Emergency Management is conducting a virtual Disaster Skills Training at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23.
It’s National Preparedness Month and this is a great opportunity to learn things you can do to help cope with a disaster.
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It’s National Preparedness Month and this is a great opportunity to learn things you can do to help cope with a disaster.
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September 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
King County Office of Emergency Management is conducting a virtual Disaster Skills Training at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23.
It’s National Preparedness Month and this is a great opportunity to learn things you can do to help cope with a disaster.
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
It’s National Preparedness Month and this is a great opportunity to learn things you can do to help cope with a disaster.
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...