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Whatcom County is in Washington state.
www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/may/30/...
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Anyway, we’re still thinking about earthquakes because the odds of one of those happening is probably better than another truck with millions of bees overturning. Help us out by registering early for the Great Washington ShakeOut Drill here www.shakeout.org/washington/
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Update: Just watched the Beenado episodes of 9-1-1 — just for research. Can confirm that no airplanes were destroyed in the incident at Whatcom County. So, thanks for everyone letting us know this situation could have been MUCH worse.
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Did you read the part where he was talking with bee stingers dangling from his ears? Dude should get an award.
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Whatcom Sheriff says on FB over two dozen beekeepers showed up to help ensure the rescue of millions of pollinating honey bees.
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We’ve become aware that our staff should be watching the show 9-1-1 because apparently this happened during the most recent season?
Will admit there is also no plans for Sharknados or a Godzilla-type attack. But at one point the CDC did talk about zombie preparedness stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/12125
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He’d just blow up everything around him.
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You can always do more for your #ShakeOut drill than just practicing Drop, Cover, and Hold On and walking your tsunami evacuation route!
Find excellent manuals with suggestions on additional things you can practice (and more resources) at: www.shakeout.org/washington/resources
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⚠️ Level 3 Evacuation means GO. Leave now. You are in immediate danger. Even if you don’t see the danger, follow your plans and leave. Delay could cost lives. If you stay, you may not be rescued. #wawildfire
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⚠️ Level 2 Evacuation means get set to leave at a moment’s notice. Have an emergency kit. Know your plan and meeting place. If you have mobility or medical issues, consider leaving. If you have livestock or large animals, move them. #wawildfire
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⚠️ Level 1 Evacuation means be ready. Be alert. There is a threat in your area. Check your local news. Tell your neighbors about the threat so they know. Help others. #wawildfire
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It’s important to understand what to expect during an earthquake, and how to prepare – here is a webinar on the subject from some experts in Washington: youtu.be/IkPkuRLKzTM?...
Remember: Earthquakes and tsunamis are massive events, but you can survive, if you get prepared!
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Also, make sure you’re set up to receive emergency alerts to learn about tsunamis and other hazards that can come to our coast from distant sources, like other subduction zones around the Pacific Ocean – visit mil.wa.gov/alerts for more details.
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*Now* before an #earthquake strikes, is the *best* time to take action and get prepared.
Take time to understand your earthquake hazards, gather emergency supplies, and make plans.
Visit mil.wa.gov/preparedness for tips on how to begin your preparedness journey.
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This was a subduction zone earthquake, similar to the Cascadia Subduction Zone off our cost. While much, including building codes have improved since that quake, remembering this anniversary is a good time to think about what we can do to better prepare for a future quake in our area.
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Learned recently that the ash that is turned into a gem is called Helenite — not a natural gem, man made. Still Pretty interesting.
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Scientists discovered the barren landscape was quickly transformed into a mosaic of new and thriving habitats.
New ideas and technologies sparked a revolution in volcano monitoring and ability to provide hazard warnings.
Go more indepth in this Mount St. Helens guide: pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2020/3031...
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Mount St. Helens inspired a new generation of volcanologists and increased international scientific cooperation.
Scientists gained important insights about the geologic history of Mount St. Helens.
New studies improved our understanding of Cascades volcano hazards and eruption frequency.
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Communities downstream learned how a day-long volcanic eruption can continue to disturb river systems decades later.
Congress preserved a unique volcanic landscape for public use and future study.
Scientists and public officials forged specialized teams to respond to volcanic threats.
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We’re counting down the 10 ways Mount St. Helens changed our world.
Residents and the world gained a profound appreciation for the destructive power of volcanoes.
Officials pioneered new ways to reclaim communities from volcanic ashfall.
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It is! Not going to be visible on the surface, but a fantastic opportunity to learn more about what happens during an underwater eruption - which are even more common than eruptions on the surface, but so invisible!
Just making sure people know they don't need to be concerned about it 👍
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Come see what other questions people are asking about volcanoes in our "Ask-Me-Anything" on Reddit
www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...
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Thanks for sharing!
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We're professionals at providing realistic expectations and empowering people to prepare for them!
mil.wa.gov/preparedness is always a good place to start if you ever feel overwhelmed when looking at doom!
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Good questions! On quick glance, it sounds like you may be expecting something much larger than any of the geologists in the area are!
To help, we also did a webinar with the volcanologists a few years ago about what to expect (that's still relevant!):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_v...
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“Don’t have a Reddit Account? Feel free to follow along and see if your question has already been answered at the link, or looking at a previous year’s event, like this one here from last year: gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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“Links to “Ask-me-anything” events are created on the Day of. We will share here on Thursday as soon as we have an opportunity!”
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Hey we are doing a virtual hangout with the USGS scientists 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 15, 2025. A free Reddit account is needed to participate, but not to read the responses. If you choose to create an account, Follow this account to be notified when the session is live. www.reddit.com/u/WaQuakePre...