National Preparedness Month In Seattle — Week 3: Prepare For Disasters

Press release from the Seattle Fire Department:

September 15, 2020

Earthquakes are this region’s disaster with the biggest impacts – loss of communications, damaged infrastructure, interruptions in the supply chain, etc. Know how your specific job may be affected, what workplace policies go into effect and what you’ll be expected to do.

Take These Actions:

1. Find out what hazards are near your home and your fire station.
2. Create a Smart 911 account and sign up for Alert Seattle.
   • NEW for 2020: Text “Seattle” to 67283 to be added to Alert Seattle emergency notifications.

For More:

• Seattle Office of Emergency Management – Be Prepared for Disasters
• Download WA State’s new Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquakes.

This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.