||| FROM BRENDAN COWAN for DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |||
The Great WA ShakeOut (https://www.shakeout.org/washington/) earthquake drill is at 10:19 a.m on Thursday, October 19th. Signing up AND participating is super easy and only takes a few moments. Please help spread the word.
Families, individuals, businesses, schools, non-profits… you name it, everyone should get on board. Sign up here: https://www.shakeout.org/register/index.php?start=washington
The drill is a great chance to:
- Practice drop, cover, hold-on
- Check your home or work space for obvious hazards
- Talk through meeting place plans with your family and co-workers
It isn’t complicated, doesn’t take much effort, and is a great small step towards helping the islands get ready for the quake we know will happen.
Want to see what local organizations are participating so far? Click here.
Want to learn more about emergency preparedness and get specific info about quakes, tsunamis, and other local hazards? Go here: www.islandsready.org
Thanks islanders!
**If you are reading theOrcasonian for free, thank your fellow islanders. If you would like to support theOrcasonian CLICK HERE to set your modestly-priced, voluntary subscription. Otherwise, no worries; we’re happy to share with you.**
When a real earthquake hits, we won’t know the arrival time in advance. I lived through the 1989 Loma Prieta quake in Santa Cruz and still vividly remember the moment it hit. Have been preparing for my Next One ever since.