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Yes, we like to play with giant stuffed bees and we filmed this last week. No, Elyssa wasn’t doing this on the side of the road as a giant bee truck drove by with millions of bees.

submitted 16 hours ago • 1 comment

Listen, folks, we can usually give advice to prepare you ahead of time for emergencies. But no one could have predicted 250 MILLION BEES would be loose on a road. So, stay away. Just…. Don’t go anywhere near them.

submitted 5 days ago • 25 comments

There are still almost 20 weeks left until October 16th, but we don't think it can ever be too early to start thinking about the Great ShakeOut earthquake/tsunami drill. Are you registered yet? Learn more about why you should join us for this free event here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf_c...

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

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submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

We hope you've taken advantage of the opportunities during #Volcano Awareness Month to learn about our State's 5 active volcanoes, and what you can do to get prepared for them! As a quick reminder, here's a short video on how you can prepare for an eruption: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PETp...

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Remember when toilet paper felt like gold? Yep, us too. The good news is you don’t have to panic-buy to be prepared for emergencies. #WildfireAwarenessMonth is wrapping up, but preparing your family for disaster readiness is important every day. WATCH this @emd.wa.gov youtube.com/watch?v=_d4Q...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

We’re already seeing wildfires start in some parts of the state. So, this seems like a good time to remind you what the different levels for evacuation mean. This could also apply to floods and other disasters but we see it most often used for wildfires. 2-minute video: youtu.be/BXim3du617g?...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Today marks 65 years since the 1960 Valdivia Earthquake in Chile – The Largest instrumentally-recorded earthquake on Earth, at Magnitude 9.5. Learn more about this massive quake, the tsunami it caused that crossed the whole Pacific Ocean, and it’s impacts, here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

The soccer world is coming to Washington! Seattle is hosting two of the biggest events in the sport – the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup & the 2026 FIFA World Cup. EMD is gearing up for the logistical & security challenges of these two events. mil.wa.gov/news/emd-inv... #worldcup

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

Curious what it takes to be a 911 dispatcher? There's a statewide recruiting session happening at 2:30 today! Take a behind-the-scenes look and have a chance to ask questions and connect with real dispatchers! Here's the Zoom link. No registration needed loom.ly/VcfonZo

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🔥May is Wildfire Awareness Month! Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer urged homeowners to consider fire threats and review their insurance policies with fire season approaching. Read full press release here: 👇 www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new... #wildfire

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

45 years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and spewing 540 million tons of ash, which traveled the world. It’s a moment we will never forget. We conducted a moment of silence today to remember those who died.

submitted 17 days ago • 8 comments

We're done answering questions at this point, but an excellent part of doing an "ask-me-anything" on Reddit with the USGS? You now have a Frequently-asked Questions list with answers given by the experts! Check it out to learn more about our region's volcanoes 🌋! www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

You've heard about the underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon? "The bottom line – Axial is exciting, not hazardous." www.usgs.gov/observatorie...

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

In case you were worried, here are some expert opinions from volcanologists! No, the Axial Seamount erupting will not cause a tsunami, more than a "tsunami of science." USGS put together some additional information about this underwater volcano here: www.usgs.gov/observatorie...

submitted 20 days ago • 2 comments

#MSH45 | Reddit IAmA / USGS + WA EMD As you can imagine, a lot has changed since 1980. Now’s your chance to ask the people studying and preparing for the next one. A Reddit IAmA with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and @emd.wa.gov is live now:

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

We've teamed with Cascades Volcano Observatory to answer your questions about volcanoes today on Reddit. You'd need a free Reddit account to ask questions. If you don't have one, you can still read the questions and answers. We'll start answering questions at 11 a.m. www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

Today's the day of our Volcanoes "Ask-Me-Anything" event with the USGS! Join us on Reddit - we'll be answering questions as WaQuakePrepare, and will post the link around 11 a.m. when the event begins! Looking forward to hearing what you want to learn about our 🌋! www.reddit.com/user/WaQuake...

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Have any questions about volcanoes burning in your mind? 🌋 Join us and the USGS Cascades Volcano on Reddit for an "Ask-me-Anything" event tomorrow, and ask the experts! The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so tune in to lunch, learn, and ...lava! We will share the link tomorrow!

submitted 21 days ago • 0 comments

“Do you have any questions about volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest that you’ve always wanted to ask an expert? Your opportunity is coming up this Thursday, May 15th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. We will be on Reddit, with USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory. Ask Us Anything!”

submitted 22 days ago • 1 comment

If you’ve got some time, our volcano program manager spent a few minutes on the news talking about volcano awareness month this year! It’s coming up on 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted! youtu.be/b-_eHAG0J_A

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Want to learn more about how Washington’s 5 Active Volcanoes are monitored? Our friends at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory are holding an Open House tomorrow at the Observatory in Vancouver, WA, tomorrow (May 10th)! Learn more about the event here: katu.com/afternoon-li...

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments