An estimated 1.4 million people are registered for the Great Washington Shakeout on Thursday.
It’s almost time to drop, cover, and hold on, with the Great Washington Shakeout set for 10:19 a.m. on Thursday.
More than a million people are registered to participate at work, home, schools, and even some hospitals. The goal is to ensure that everyone in our state knows what to do if an earthquake hits. Although the Great Shakeout is practiced across the globe, Washington faces one of the highest earthquake risks in the U.S. An offshore “megathrust” is capable of producing a magnitude 9 earthquake while also generating a tsunami. In that case, the impact would be felt across the Pacific Northwest.Part of the “cover” step includes finding a sturdy table or desk to crawl underneath. If you can’t find shelter, hold onto your head and neck with both arms and hands.
Tsunami sirens will also be tested with their actual wailing sound, with emergency managers saying that it’s a good time to practice walking your tsunami evacuation route.Trial against former Seahawk accused of strangling girlfriend in 2021 starts Thursday
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