Early this month, the National test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system buzzed cell phones and aired EAS
Parked cars are covered with bricks on February 28, 2001, after an earthquake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, hit Seattle and surrounding areas, causing widespread damage and dozens of injuries. This Thursday, the Great Shakeout will use EAS again to initiate the Great Shakeout earthquake drill at about 10:19 a.m. across the state.
Then there is the Cascadia Subduction Zone just off the Pacific Northwest coast. History shows this zone can produce around 9.0 magnitude quakes, the last being on January 26, 1700. Geologists indicate this earthquake source releases pressure about every 300 to 500 years, meaning it could occur at any time now. This subduction zone is similar others around the Pacific Ocean basin including the one off the coast of Japan that produced a major earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
Having a backup communication plan can be critical. The Great Shakeout drill offers the chance to practice your backup communication plan. Know in advance how and who to reach in case phone and power systems go out of service.
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