Great Washington ShakeOut 2026: What to know about the statewide drill on Oct. 15

Earthquake preparedness drill ShakeOut Day in Washington state

Practice for the Big One – the Great Shakeout Drill

The worldwide Great Shakeout earthquake and tsunami drill takes place Thursday. Millions around the globe-including an expected 1.5 million Washingtonians-will participate by practicing drop, cover and hold under a desk, table, or other sturdy items in case of an earthquake. This drill will help practice [...]

An earthquake can jolt WA at any moment. Do you know what to do?

On International Shakeout Day, millions of people across Washington will practice their earthquake preparedness, according to the campaign.

Great Shakeout is back in WA to teach earthquake preparedness

If you felt a jolt from that 4.2 magnitude earthquake originating near the Kitsap-Pierce County line last month, did you think for just one second, “uh oh, what do I do?”

PAT NEAL: The Great Shakeout

WE USED TO consider Washington to be a geologically stable area. There were Native American legends, but no one believed them.

Hear an emergency alert Thursday? It’s the Great ShakeOut drill

This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the worldwide Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Over 1.5 million in Washington have already registered to participate in this annual drill.