Tag: earthquake

How to prepare for a major earthquake

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Emergency kits should include water, non-perishable food, medications, a can opener, a radio, and a flashlight with extra batteries.

We’re thinking of the people who have lost loved ones and have been impacted by the recent earthquake in Japan.

We encourage everyone in King County to support recovery efforts, and to take steps now to prepare for a major earthquake.

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A wake-up call that will help you sleep better

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Even if you slept through this morning’s 4.6 earthquake (like me), consider it Mother Nature’s kick-in-the-pants to update your readiness for the Big One. Or as our friends at King County Office of Emergency put it: Today’s earthquake was a literal “wake up” call. It’s true that our region has the potential for a major earthquake (remember that […]

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Drilling down: How we prepare for the really big one

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On Tuesday, September 21, Public Health staff, along with partners from the Washington Department of Health, participated in a drill to help us practice emergency response. During a drill, we are given an initial scenario along with frequent “injects,” or new curve balls that require a reaction, to make the experience more true to life. […]

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