NEWS, INFORMATION, PROJECTS, LINKS
Many of you may have felt a slight earthquake in Island County on May 11, 2017. The quake that occured at 1056 was a Magnitude 3.44. The depth was 14.8 miles with the center located northwest of Maxwelton. For more detailed information go to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network site
This may be a good reminder to review your earthquake preparedness plans in the Emergency Preparedness Guide .
ON GOING PROGRAMS:
The Island County Department of Emergency Management (DEM), in the interest of providing disaster preparedness education to its residents, is currently conducting the following Public Education programs:
“Map Your Neighborhood” – This program is designed to build and strengthen disaster readiness among neighbors. Neighborhoods that are prepared for emergencies and disaster situations help to save lives, reduce the severity of injuries and trauma, and reduce property damage. In addition, working together as a team and contributing as an individual develops stronger communities and improves the quality of life in the community. You will learn the 9 steps to take immediately following a disaster, how to develop a neighborhood skills and equipment inventory, how to map your neighborhood and identify areas of concern such as gas meters, propane tanks, and water shutoffs, and how to verify which neighbors may need extra help.
- Keep up-to-date with our local training opportunities -
To find out more and/or to get involved please call 360-679-7370 or email
dem@co.island.wa.us with any questions, comments, or suggestions. We will be glad to come out and give you a presentation to your group and/or to conduct a train the facilitator for your neighborhood. The only charge for this training is your desire and enthusiasm to become better prepared.
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