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Whether it’s Big Game Sunday or storm season — have a playbook for safety. Here are 12 items to help fill your emergency kit. Find more about kits at https:// mil.wa.gov/kits
#seahawks #12s
A blue flag with the 12th man football fan on it. Text says 12 items to help fill your emergency kit. Icons include batteries, charger, toilet paper, medicine and prescriptions,important items, nonperishable food, water, light sources, tools, hygiene items, sturdy shoes, tools and a first aid kit.
February 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Happy Blue Friday! The work week is almost over. Are you ready for the big game? Just like planning a party, being prepared for the unexpected is a winning strategy. Make your game plan, check your emergency kit & stay ready for anything on game day and beyond! Learn more at mil.wa.gov/preparedness
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1700, an enormous quake struck the Pacific Northwest, creating a tsunami that slammed into Japan. historylink.org/File/5098
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Today marks 326 years since the last #earthquake and #tsunami on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Our Hazards and Outreach Team experts take a moment to remind you about the hazard, but *most importantly* share what you can do to prepare for the next ones.

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Our tips to prepare for a big tsunami and earthquake
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January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Today marks 326 years since the last #earthquake and #tsunami on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Our Hazards and Outreach Team experts take a moment to remind you about the hazard, but *most importantly* share what you can do to prepare for the next ones.

youtu.be/tTC6FRcr0Gg?...
Our tips to prepare for a big tsunami and earthquake
YouTube video by EMDPrepare
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January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Alright 12s, it's game time!! Follow the live seismogram at pnsn.org/seahawks, and keep the energy UP! We're predicting great plays and even greater seismograms as the Seahawks take on the Rams today at Lumen Field. #LetsGoSeahawks
January 25, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Washington Swiftwater Rescue Team saved lives during the recent flooding operation. This is one to bookmark as LT Erik Olson from WA Fish & Wildlife and SFC Austin Hiatt, @wanationalguard.bsky.social Operations, talk about their experiences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pal... #wawx
Raven Conversations - Swiftwater Rescue Team, with LT Olson from WA Fish & Wildlife and SFC Hiatt.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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PRELIM Earthquake: M3.1, 10 km SSW from Duvall, WA at 2026/01/21 20:22 PST
http://www.pnsn.org/event/62223946
Did You Feel It?: https://zpr.io/XQABDHsmvxEm
Map with a star marker for the magnitude 3.097 earthquake located 10 km SSW from Duvall, WA
January 22, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Today, I sent a letter and this video to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration following December's historic storms.

I'm also requesting FEMA open Individual Assistance funds for survivors in affected counties and Tribal nations, an estimated $21.3 million.

Video pt. 1
January 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Join us on Wednesday evening at @MOHAI for a special event about the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. PNSN Director Harold Tobin and other excellent panelists will speak about how we can be prepared for the next one. Let's #FixTheBricks!
Poster for Museum of History and Industry event titled "The Nisqually Quake and Fixing the Bricks", held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8pm at the Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion. There is a sliding scale cost for entry from free up to a $50 donation. The poster is accompanied with a photo of a man walking past a building severely damaged in an earthquake.
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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I saw the heart and spirit of the people of our state firsthand in response to historic flooding.

We were not passive observers of a historic event. Quite the opposite.
Photo of Bob clapping at State of the State address with quote reading: When the story of this historic flood is written, it will recognize that when history paid us an unexpected visit in December of 2025, the people and this state stepped up, and faced the challenge head on. Collage of photos with first responders, officials, workers in flood impacted areas 
January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Did you know on January 15, 2022, an underwater volcano on the other side of the world created a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean, including here in Washington state? 🌋🌊

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Did you know an underwater volcano created a tsunami back in 2022?
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January 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Experiencing a Verizon outage?

A reminder that text to 911 works statewide in Washington state. If you have WiFi, please make sure your settings allow you to do texts over WiFi.

Only basic texts. No emojis. No photos. No videos.

Learn about text to 911 here: mil.wa.gov/texting911
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January 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Looking for flood resources? Find them at floodrecovery.wa.gov
January 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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L&I is offering free, virtual assessments to check out flood-damaged #electrical equipment and help get you on the right track for safe repairs. 
Call today to schedule yours: 360-902-5299.
 #floodawarewa #waflood #wawx
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January 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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We've expanded our state's $2.5 million available for disaster assistance to Lewis and Pierce counties.

I urge affected Washingtonians to apply. We are working to apply for federal assistance for more extensive relief.

Information and more resources at floodrecovery.wa.gov.
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought? Unfortunately, no. We got rain when we really needed snow, leaving snowpack at about 31% of normal. We'll need winter weather ahead to build up our "snow bank". Read more about what this means for our water supply in WA: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...
A meme of Padme and Anakin with text that reads: "We've had record rainfall in Washington this winter." Smiling Padme says "That must have ended the drought!" A serious face from Anakin makes a worried Padme say "That must have ended the drought, right?" This map shows snowpack compared to normal in in various parts of the state. Most of the state is still below normal.
January 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Our Outreach Program Manager writes about what it's like to work in our state Emergency Operations Center, how people came together to help during the recent floods and offers some advice for the new year. mil.wa.gov/news/emergen...
Emergency Manager Perspective: To Washington with Love
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January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Washingtonians whose homes were damaged by December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs.

Online: SAHelp.org
By phone: 833-719-4981
In person: visit a Disaster Assistance Center
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Just checked with the experts and the Space Needle has not disappeared. It really is still there.

Happy New Year!

(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
A silhouette of the Space Needle among fog and smoke.
January 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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What a year it's been! With alerts going off all over the place, did you find yourself missing key, critical alerts? Were you nervous that you may not be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire, earthquake or flood came your way?

This is a good way to resolve to be ready for the new year. #wawx
Graphic says Resolve to be Ready this new year
December 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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I appreciated Secretary Kennedy calling me on Christmas Eve, and his team working through the holidays to issue this order. My team and I are pursuing every possible resource to help our state recover from this crisis. washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/rfk-j...
RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA flooding • Washington State Standard
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency Wednesday over this month’s flooding in Washington state.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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We have a new website page for flood recovery resources: floodrecovery.wa.gov.

DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Now's a good time to prep for potential power outages. Find tips at mil.wa.gov/severe-storm #WAWX
Graphic says BE PREPARED FOR A POWER OUTAGE. Has a FEMA logo and a state logo. Power outages are more likely to occur during strong winds and winter storms. A power outage is when the electrical lost unexpectedly. Power outages may disrupt communications, utilities, water, utilities and transportation for a long time. It may cause businesses, stores, gas stations, ATMs, banks, schools and other services to close. It may cause food spoilage and water contamination. It may cause injuries, disease or death or prevent the use of medical devices.‎'
December 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM