The Tsunami that FEMA Forgot
A national risk index that's supposed to help United States communities save lives in a natural disaster may be fatally flawed when it comes to Western Washington. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared the index as a way to funnel money to the most at-risk communities before the worst happens to build things like shelters and escape routes. However, scientists and disaster planners tell FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan FEMA skipped over the most obvious danger Washington state faces.
FEMA's National Risk Index overlooks Washington's major disaster threat
Emergency managers on the WA Coast are questioning FEMA after an online risk index released by the agency fails to address the dangers of a tsunami disaster.
Earthquake near Carnation, Washington registers at 3.4 magnitude
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Washington Cascades early Thursday morning.
Hawaii earthquake: Magnitude 5.7 quake strikes just south of Big Island
The U.S. Geological Survey said Friday that a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck just south of the Big Island of Hawaii.
3.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Sequim, Washington
Two small earthquakes hit in Washington state Sunday evening, including a 3.6-magnitude quake near Sequim.
3.6-magnitude earthquake hits near Sequim, Washington
Two small earthquakes hit in Washington state Sunday evening. A 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit around 6 p.m. near Monroe. Then at 7:30 p.m. a 3.6-magnitude quake struck near Sequim.
UW professor discusses preparedness for earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest
UW professor and director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Center Harold Tobin joined Good Day Seattle to talk about local earthquake preparedness.
Puyallup family raising funds to help loved ones who lost home in Japan's New Year's Day quake
A family from Puyallup is raising money for loved ones impacted by the destructive New Year's Day earthquake in Japan.
4.0 magnitude earthquake reported near Quilcene
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reported a 4.0 magnitude earthquake near Quilcene early Sunday morning.
Great Washington ShakeOut drill
At 10:19 a.m., hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians will join in on earthquake drills at home, schools, businesses, work or outdoor spaces. The annual event happens every third Thursday of October and helps prepare people for what to do when an earthquake or tsunami hits.
Great Washington ShakeOut: What to know about the earthquake drill happening Thursday
Drop, cover and hold on – the annual Great Washington ShakeOut is happening Thursday, Oct. 19.
4.3 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Washington
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Poulsbo, Washington Sunday night, according to Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
4.3 magnitude earthquake felt around Puget Sound
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Poulsbo, Washington and Sunday night and it was felt across the region., according to Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.
Hundreds of buildings unprepared for Seattle’s next big quake, study finds
The City of Seattle is in a race against time when it comes to earthquakes and old buildings that don’t meet modern standards to withstand them.
Dead trees uncover truth of massive earthquake that current models don’t plan for
It’s no secret that the Seattle, and its metro area, are a ticking time bomb for seismic activity. New research has uncovered yet another possible danger, an earthquake twice as strong as what had previously been thought possible along the fault that passes over Seattle.
Small earthquake shakes Puget Sound area and foothills
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered about five miles northeast of Fall City, WA shook part of the Puget Sound area and foothills of the Cascades Tuesday morning.
Did you feel it? 3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Fall City
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network says a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook near Fall City early Tuesday morning.
4.4 magnitude earthquake reported off Oregon coast
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the Oregon Coast early Saturday morning, officials said.
Researchers discover 'leak' in seafloor along Cascadia Subduction Zone
Local scientists have made an exciting discovery on the seafloor along the Cascadia Subduction Zone—the same zone that could someday give Western Washington "The Big One," a 9.0-magnitude earthquake.
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake reported off Vancouver Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning, officials said.