Practice Drill For ‘The Big One’ Earthquake With NWPB
You’ve probably heard the Northwest is overdue for a big earthquake. You could be anywhere when it strikes: at home, at work, at school or even on vacation. It can happen any time of the year.
What you do NOW will determine your quality of life after the next big earthquake. Are you prepared to survive on your own for two weeks?
You’re invited to participate in the Great Washington Shakeout with Northwest Public Broadcasting. On October 17, at 10:17 AM, practice with us when you hear the alarm on our stations. Drop, cover and hold on.
Prepare your emergency kit for yourself, family and pets. You’ll need enough supplies, especially water, food and medicine to survive on your own for 2 weeks. Bridges, roads and power lines will likely be down and emergency crews may not get to you fast enough.
Consider camping in your home to stay warm. Pitch a tent in the living room. Make camping meals.
And here are stories from Northwest reporters with information to help inspire and inform you on being prepared for the big one.
The following story is of particular importance.
Have You Planned For Number Two After ‘The Big One’?
Remember the toilet paper and plan where to go to the bathroom because the sewer system may not be working.
Related Stories:
The Big One — And Another One. Research Shows Cascadia Quakes Sometimes Trigger San Andreas
Scientists found nine to eleven instances over roughly the last 3,000 years where a Cascadia earthquake seems to have triggered a San Andreas quake. The vast majority of great Cascadia quakes during that period have a correlation on the San Andreas Fault. Continue Reading The Big One — And Another One. Research Shows Cascadia Quakes Sometimes Trigger San Andreas
Prepping For ‘The Big One’: Coastal Hospitals Get Creative With Disaster Planning
The state of Oregon is pushing the community hospitals along the Oregon Coast to improve their earthquake resilience. This comes after a state report predicted none of them would be able to sustain operations after the feared Big One — a magnitude 9 offshore Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. Continue Reading Prepping For ‘The Big One’: Coastal Hospitals Get Creative With Disaster Planning
Wildfire Lessons Teach Counties How To Communicate With Spanish Speakers In Other Disasters
Communication is key in emergencies. That’s especially true when the people you’re working to protect don’t speak English. That’s why Washington emergency management offices are working on their language skills — whether for a fire, earthquake or any emergency. Continue Reading Wildfire Lessons Teach Counties How To Communicate With Spanish Speakers In Other Disasters
