Washington ShakeOut

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Hi, we're @WaShakeOut - an account run by @WaEMD's geologic hazards and preparedness team to share information about Washington's geologic hazards (especially earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes), and what YOU can do to be safe when they occur!

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

A big volcano doesn't always mean risk of a bigger eruption. In this video, we want to help you understand how volcanoes are monitored and how you can get alerted. Visit https://t.co/jgb81x40KL to sign up for Volcano alerts.

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Watch below to learn how to stay safe during an #earthquake if you have a mobility disability!

https://t.co/Ncz0aeP7fJ

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What determines the size of a volcano's eruption? Our expert explains how size doesn’t always matter.

Watch our full video: https://t.co/knnheE6hyb

Visit https://t.co/GJFpnaLKZr to learn more.

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It’s Volcano Awareness Month! We’re teaming with Washington Emergency Management Division for a Reddit Ask Us Anything. Our scientists are ready to answer your questions starting at 11 a.m. Pacific Time today. The link is ready now for you to post questions! https://t.co/6zIAEKjvLv

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We’re doing a live Ask Me Anything on Reddit with the @USGSVolcanoes. 🌋

It starts at 11am Today (Tuesday) but the link is up now for you to start answering questions. Lots of amazing scientists are joining us.
https://t.co/OEfSzAJvnB

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Did you know our state has five active volcanoes? Congrats. You are now part of volcano awareness month.

There’s lots of events this month, both in-person and online hosted by @USGSVolcanoes, us, @WAStatePks & others. Find details in the link:
https://t.co/hZc5gYced9

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

Cheers to @NatishaHiedeman for putting a spotlight on Mt. Rainier, one of our state's FIVE active volcanoes! Go @seattlestorm! Yay for Volcano Awareness Month! https://t.co/REd5A26xgA

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We are proud of the new partnership between @UNDRR and @ShakeOut to observe this new #EarthquakeDay and to encourage everyone, everywhere to learn and practice earthquake safety actions such as #DropCoverHoldOn during annual earthquake drills. Learn more: https://t.co/YzOOEhNDmI

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Today is also the United Nations' inaugural "International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes." We encourage you to think about earthquake safety.

Drop, Cover and Hold On is the gold standard when you're in an earthquake. #EarthquakeDay

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Washington is Earthquake Country! Today is the anniversary of the Puget Sound earthquake back in 1965. Have you heard of this quake?
Learn more: https://t.co/IulVRJylvC
Learn how you can get prepared for the next earthquake at https://t.co/NBCEELAq8M

[PNSN @PNSN1]

It's the 61st anniversary of another significant earthquake in our region—one that led to the establishment of the PNSN a few years later! Here’s some footage from the KING 5 archives showing how the M6.7 Puget Sound quake on April 29, 1965 affected WA: https://t.co/GAaVFBhRV0

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There's a lahar drill this morning in East Pierce County. Some communities may see drones overhead tracking student movement. Please don't call 911. Learn more at https://t.co/TkIvfj1S8R

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Happy National Anime Day! Here’s a shout out to #KaijuNo8 which had an episode that actually showed the right way to drop, cover and hold on when the ground was shaking — even if it was a giant Kaiju going by.

Why drop, cover & hold on works: https://t.co/LpbRJu8O7p

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Happy #Fieldwork Friday! Over UW's spring break, the Cascadia Culture and geoScience Exchange team visited Neah Bay High School to teach a week-long course on geohazards & preparedness. Read below to see how this program highlights the cross section between STEM & Makah culture!

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

For #SafePlaceSelfie Day, we remind you that the best action you can take during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on. This action helps prevent debris from falling and ensures you don't fall down during the ground shaking.

Follow @washakeout for more earthquake tips.

[ShakeOut @ShakeOut]

October may feel far off, but getting prepared starts now. Register for the 2026 October #ShakeOut and start planning your participation today. Register and learn more at: https://t.co/dw84eCZTCU #preparedness

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Our Tsunami Boater’s Guide outlines protective actions for boaters. Whether you’re out on the Pacific Ocean, in the Puget Sound or Salish Sea, or tied up at the marina, find out how best to protect yourself in the next tsunami. https://t.co/Mb3Wmurrmz

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Now is an especially good time to start thinking about the Great #ShakeOut if you're interested in holding a larger drill, practicing what your organization would do during a quake.

Learn more about earthquake drills in our webinar from last Summer:
https://t.co/hRVDtU4F6g

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How is it already near the end of March!?

It's definitely not too early to get registered for the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill!

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Registration is now open for the 2026 October #ShakeOut! Join the millions of people each year who practice earthquake safety. When you feel shaking or get an alert, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Sign up and learn how to get prepared at https://t.co/FCBm41l8u3!

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Interested in learning more about the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami? Find a range of book recommendations in our blog post from the 10-year anniversary: https://t.co/Sn44MCz2g2

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March 11, 2026 marks the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami. The majority of the 19,700+ people who lost their lives perished in the catastrophic tsunami generated by a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast. 🧵

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Because it’s not a matter of if Washington will experience a similar earthquake and tsunami — it’s a matter of when.

To learn more about tsunami risk reduction efforts in Washington, check out https://t.co/pSELeTlG3K.