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We’re urging you to exercise the highest level of caution this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon and evening across central and eastern Washington. #wawx

#OTD 1 year ago: The M8.8 Kamchatka earthquake put WA under a tsunami advisory for 18+ hours. While it did no damage in WA, the next distant tsunami could! You won’t feel ground shaking to warn you a distant tsunami is on the way. Learn more about official alerts mil.wa.gov/alerts#tsunami #wawx

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Now is a good time to explore OPT IN systems to get phone and email alerts from your local emergency management agency and first responders in case of a crisis, critical road closures or more. Find the places where you live, work and travel here: mil.wa.gov/alerts#local

Today's the day to drink lots of water! And if you need help finding somewhere cool near you, call 211.

Sabrina Carpenter on Hot OnesAlt: Sabrina Carpenter on Hot Ones with a pitcher of water and waving her hands.static.klipy.com

The @wanationalguard.bsky.social's aviation assets fight fires with @wadnr.bsky.social at the Modrite Fire in Ferry County. Crews have dropped 180 buckets and more than 133,000 gallons of water in just 20 hours of flight time. #wawildfire

There’s a heat advisory in place for much of the state. It could reach 100 degrees in parts of Eastern WA. We know for some of you, this is just classic summer weather. But, for others, this will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. #wawx

Our Newest cryptid has really been shaking things up here in Washington. ...What can Jimothy teach us about #earthquake safety?

Our state is sending firefighters to help Oregon under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. While our state has several wildfires, resources here haven't been exhausted & we believe helping Oregon is possible. We wish them well & thank them for their dedication & service. #wawildfire

A reminder that when you hear thunder, head inside. The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is indoors and away from windows. You want four walls surrounding you; no open garages, porches, covered decks or picnic shelters. Next best place to be is in a hard-topped vehicle with windows rolled up

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There’s concern that lightning may spark wildfires on Thursday. Please help do your part by reducing sparks and calling 911 if you see fires start. The area you see in red (both sides of the mountains) are the prime concerns. See details at weather.gov #wawildfire

Okanogan County has issued evacuations and has created a shelter location with specifics at the below link.  The B&O Fire near Okanogan is 2000 acres and burning grass, brush and homes. Homes, infrastructure and public safety are threatened. #wawildfire www.okanogancounty.gov/1861/ACTIVE-...

Counties, cities and even some colleges have Alert systems in place that you can sign up for in case there's an emergency. Most allow you to sign up via email, phone call or text. Find your local jurisdiction here: mil.wa.gov/alerts#local

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Amateur Radio operators provide an essential connection during disasters. This video with Seattle Auxiliary Comms shows how amateur radio operators were utilized during the Seahawks Super Bowl parade & World Cup matches. Thanks to those who do this critical work! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE9I...

How Seattle keeps talking when phones & power goes downYouTube video by Seattle Channelwww.youtube.com

People are still flying drones near World Cup events. That’s why we keep sharing this. World Cup venues and fan festivals are No Drone Zones. Violators will be prosecuted and penalties are severe. If you see a drone breaking the rules, report it to 911, on-site law enforcement or 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Seeing the damage recent earthquakes around the world can cause is a key reminder: the best time to prepare for & mitigate earthquake damage is before they strike. We can learn a lot about how to keep people, buildings & the economy safe by studying earthquakes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrvE...

How earthquake retrofits workYouTube video by Washington Emergency Management Divisionwww.youtube.com

Looks like about 1,300 people felt this earthquake overnight near Oak Harbor. If you felt a little shaking and thought it was a truck that went by, it might have been an earthquake! Chime in at the link below.

Our state Emergency Operations Center is active today for the World Cup match taking place in Seattle. Know someone attending? This link offers preparedness tips: wa.gov/worldcup

🧵 There’s been quite a few earthquakes making the news lately & we are wishing the best to everyone impacted by them. A reminder: It may look like more earthquakes are happening than usual but an earthquake happening in Japan or Venezuela doesn’t cause an earthquake in the Philippines or California.

FEMA gave more than $10.6 million for survivors of the December 2025 floods and storms. There’s also been $14.2 million in low interest disaster loans. Know a survivor who missed it? There IS a “late application.” Use www.disasterassistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362

We hear all the time from folks who just don't know how to get ready for an emergency, what their first steps should be. THIS is the page to bookmark. mil.wa.gov/personal Don't have time right now? Start the discussion tonight or this weekend.

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