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WA Emergency Management
@waEMD
Oct 6
On Oct. 15, 2026, we’re asking you to drop, cover & hold on for the Great Washington ShakeOut, part of the country’s largest earthquake drill. The event also includes a tsunami siren test and evacuation drills in some schools. More details: mil.wa.gov/news/worlds-la…
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WA Emergency Management
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Participating in ShakeOut 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-la…
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WA Emergency Management
@waEMD
Oct 9
Why do we say you need to get low during an earthquake? Our earthquake expert explains. Practice Drop, Cover and Hold On: Protect your melon. Join millions – register for free and learn more at shakeout.org/washington
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WA Emergency Management
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Oct 6
We just got to 1.4 million registered for the world’s largest earthquake and tsunami drill – the Great @waShakeOut! Let’s beat the record of about 1.6 million people together! Register your family and your business today at shakeout.org/Washington #Shakeout @ShakeOut
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WA Emergency Management
@waEMD
Oct 5
Have you tried the #ShakeOut Workout? Learn more about this “functional exercise” that can help keep you safer at any stage of your life, in any situation you’re in, and get your muscle memory toned up so you can react quickly when the ground shakes!
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