Washington Emergency Management Division

Washington Emergency Management Division

@emd.wa.gov

Official site of the Washington Emergency Management Division. Content Guidelines: https://mil.wa.gov/social Not here 24/7 #wawx #EMGchat Preparedness tips: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness Alerts: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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On this episode, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes the first Wildfire Prepared homeowner in the state to talk about the process of earning the designation and the motivation to make his home more defensible against wildfire. https://apple.co/3TUaJkM

podcasts.apple.comOIC Answers: What goes into a Wildfire Prepared Home?Podcast Episode · OIC Answers on Insurance · October 26 · 16m

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Gov. Bob Ferguson
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Fast-moving wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington devastated communities around our state. Communities like Adam's have been changed forever. I'm asking the Trump Administration for a Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking critical assistance to help Washingtonians recover and rebuild.

Washington Emergency Management Division
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FEMA just made it easier to buy flood insurance. In just minutes you can get a quote and buy a flood insurance policy directly online. Enter basic information about your building and you’ll be on your way to protecting yourself from the nation’s most frequent disaster. www.fema.gov/press-releas...

fema.govFEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy OnlineBOTHELL, Wash. – It is now easier than ever for Idaho residents to prepare for the devastating financial consequences of flooding.

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Attorney General Nick Brown
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Our office led a successful multistate lawsuit to restore the funding, and Hoquiam is now moving ahead with the project after signing a grant agreement for the federal funding. www.thedailyworld.com/2026/10/19/w...

thedailyworld.comWA attorney general visits, tours downtown Hoquiam - The Daily WorldWashington Attorney General Nick Brown and members of his staff visited Hoquiam on Friday to meet with civic leaders and tour the city, in particular, businesses and locations most directly affected b...

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Gov. Bob Ferguson
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Only 10 days left to apply for state Individual Assistance through our Military Department if your home was damaged by the fires in Central and Eastern Washington. These funds have helped hundreds of households with immediate needs. Check to see if you qualify:

mil.wa.govWildfire Assistance
Washington Emergency Management Division
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Governor Ferguson has requested two types of FEMA assistance: Individual Assistance to help Washingtonians cover their emergency costs and Public Assistance to clean up debris and repair damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges and utilities.

Washington Emergency Management Division
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Watch the full video here.

Gov. Bob Ferguson@governorferguson.bsky.social

Central and Eastern Washington experienced some of the most destructive fires we've ever seen in Washington state history. Today, I sent this video to the Trump Administration. We're asking them to grant a Major Disaster Declaration to help these communities recover.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson
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Central and Eastern Washington experienced some of the most destructive fires we've ever seen in Washington state history. Today, I sent this video to the Trump Administration. We're asking them to grant a Major Disaster Declaration to help these communities recover.

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Washington Emergency Management Division
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TODAY is the Great Washington ShakeOut! It’s the World’s Largest Earthquake Drill. Who’s ready to practice with us? 10:15 a.m. Still time to join us. 1.5 million strong so far. Shakeout.org/washington

shakeout.orgThe Great Washington ShakeOutGreat ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.
Washington Emergency Management Division
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Reminder that unless your local government is testing their own system, the wireless emergency alert system will not be used today on your cell phones.

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Participating in the ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill on Thursday, October 15? Perfect! Please remember that an alert will NOT be sent out to your cell phone at 10:15 a.m. To learn more about what alerts will be issued, visit mil.wa.gov/news/worlds-...

Washington Emergency Management Division
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At about 10:15 a.m., more than 120 Washington tsunami sirens along the inner and outer coast will be tested using the real wailing sound of a tsunami warning. DO NOT CALL 911. EAS will sound on radio & TV. Wireless Emergency Alert text system on cell phones will NOT be tested. Graphic has more.

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Lots of folks felt that earthquake yesterday. Had it been stronger, there's a chance people might have fallen and gotten hurt. That's why we suggest people drop to the ground if possible -- an essential part of drop, cover and hold on.

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EarthScope Consortium
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Yesterday afternoon at ~2:05 pm PDT, the Seattle area was shaken up by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake. But this isn't unusual at all! Learn about the three types of earthquakes that can occur in the PNW region ➡️ https://loom.ly/WBQvUo0

Washington Emergency Management Division
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Wild to see a video of fish reacting to the earthquake yesterday! Thanks @ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social! How did YOU react? Did you Drop, Cover, and Hold On?

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium@ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social

A little unexpected shake-up in Tacoma today! During today’s 4.2 magnitude earthquake, some of our aquarium animals were briefly startled, but everyone is safe and doing well. Most guests and staff didn’t feel the earthquake at all.

Washington Emergency Management Division
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Most stories we've heard said this quake was over by the time they knew what it was, and that's okay! Once you realize it's a quake, please react accordingly. Drop, Cover, and Hold On appropriately for your situation! Practice with millions during the #ShakeOut! Register at shakeout.org!

shakeout.orgGreat ShakeOut Earthquake DrillsGreat ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.
Washington Emergency Management Division
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We love these *Friendly* reminders that Washington is earthquake country. Especially when they arrive just a couple weeks before the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill coming up at 10:15 on 10/15! (We promise, we didn't plan this. ...We can't actually do that).

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network@pnsn1.bsky.social

PRELIM Earthquake: Magnitude 4.3, 18.9 km SSW from Bremerton, WA at 2026/09/29 14:05 PDT Learn more: pnsn.org/event/714111952 Did You Feel It? Submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3

Washington Emergency Management Division
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So with this friendly reminder, don't forget to sign up for the Great ShakeOut earthquake/tsunami drill, at www.shakeout.org/washington! It's free, and there are already 1.1 million people registered in Washington. Join us. Drop, Cover, and Hold On, and do at least one more thing to prepare.

shakeout.orgThe Great Washington ShakeOutGreat ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state or country's drill at www.ShakeOut.org.

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Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
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Yes, that was an earthquake on the Kitsap Peninsula! If you are in the area, you can contribute to citizen science by filling out a report here: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3 to tell us if you felt the shaking or not.

zpr.iozpr.ioThe Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network@pnsn1.bsky.social

PRELIM Earthquake: Magnitude 4.3, 18.9 km SSW from Bremerton, WA at 2026/09/29 14:05 PDT Learn more: pnsn.org/event/714111952 Did You Feel It? Submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3

Washington Emergency Management Division
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If you felt this earthquake, submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3 Also, a reminder that we are practicing for earthquakes at 10:15am, Oct: 15 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill! Shakeout.org/washington

zpr.iozpr.ioThe Earthquake Event Page application supports most recent browsers, view supported browsers. Or, try our Real-time Notifications, Feeds, and Web Services.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network@pnsn1.bsky.social

PRELIM Earthquake: Magnitude 4.3, 18.9 km SSW from Bremerton, WA at 2026/09/29 14:05 PDT Learn more: pnsn.org/event/714111952 Did You Feel It? Submit a report: zpr.io/UA6upKKXB4C3