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Preparing for and Recovering from Earthquakes

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[Photo 1: 1964 Easter quake in Alaska]
1964 Easter quake in Alaska
[Photo 2: 2001 Nusqually quake (Olympia)]
2001 Nusqually quake (Olympia)
[Photo 3: 2001 Nusqually quake (Seattle)]
2001 Nusqually quake (Seattle)

Did you know that the U.S. Geological Survey says Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington are among just a handful of states state facing a "very high risk" of earthquakes? And did you know that when an earthquake strikes near the coastal areas of the Northwest, a Tsunami is almost certain to follow? Are you and your family ready?.

Getting Prepared for Earthquakes

 -   Ready for an Earthquake?
 -   Ready for a Tsunami?
 -   Is Your Family Prepared?
 -   Is Your Property Protected?
 -   Have a Disaster Supplies Kit?

Earthquake Recovery Resources

 -   After a Quake
 -   Apply for FEMA Assistance
 -   American Red Cross Disaster Assistance
 -   HUD Disaster Recovery Assistance
 -   SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance
 -   Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
 -   Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security
 -   Oregon Department of Emergency Management
 -   Washington State Emergency Management Division

Local Earthquake Information

 -   Latest US Earthquakes – Last 7 Days – U.S. Geological Service
 -   Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
 -   West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center
 -   Alaska Earthquake Center
 
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