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May Spotlight: Volcano Awareness Month; National Awards in Excellence
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December 2007 Flooding and Wind Storm. In the continuing effort to support local jurisdictions and Washington citizens that were affected by the December 2007 storm, relevant disaster related information and resource links can be found on our December 2007- After the Storm Resource page.
MAY SPOTLIGHT
May is Volcano Awareness Month
May 18, 1980 remains a vivid memory for millions of Washington’s residents as the day that Mount St. Helens propelled volcanic ash skyward to an altitude of 80,000 feet in just 15 minutes. Volcanic dangers include not only an eruption and associated lava flows, but also ash fall and lahars (volcanic mudflow) and can disrupt our lives, our state’s economy, and entire regions of our nation.
Learn more about volcanoes, preparing for volcanic hazards, and the “Rock Your World” Volcano Poster Contest at our May In-Focus campaign web page and by visiting the USGS web site.
National Awards in Excellence
Washington’s Emergency Management Division (EMD) has won three National Earthquake Awards in Excellence for programs that address earthquake hazards and risk reduction. The awards winners:
- The Overall Award in Excellence for Outreach was presented to LuAn Johnson, PhD, for the “Map Your Neighborhood: Building and Strengthening Disaster Readiness Among Neighbors” program.
- The National Award in Excellence for Response and Recovery for the development and successful distribution of the “Broadcasters Tsunami Emergency Guidebook” was presented to George Crawford.
- Mark Stewart was a co-winner of the National Award in Excellence for Outreach for the Seattle Fault Earthquake Scenario Project.
EVENTS
Pacific NW Severe Weather Awareness Week
The week of May 4-10 is the Pacific NW Severe Weather Awareness Week. For more information see the NOAA Severe Weather Awareness web page.
National Level Exercise 02-08
The Washington Emergency Management Division will participate in the National Level Exercise 02-08 on May 5-7. The exercise will test response to mock terrorist attacks in Seattle, Whatcom County and at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in northeastern Oregon.
Future Events
- Earthquake Drill:
- September 24, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.
- More information: Practice Your Earthquake Drill
Disaster Assistance
For disaster related assistance or questions, please contact your local emergency management agency.
ALERT AND WARNINGS
The Emergency Management Division’s alert and warning center handled 307 requests for emergency support and coordination in April, raising the year-to-date total to 1174. More information: April Monthly Report.
Color Key:
Red: Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Orange: High Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Yellow: Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Blue: General Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Green: Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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