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Volcano Awareness Month

Hazardous Materials and
Shelter-in-Place


State Agency Liaison Update

Additional Preparedness Resources

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Volcano Awareness Month

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Volcano Awareness Month

Governor's Proclamation:
  In English
 

News Release


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USGS

Drop, cover, and hold for business

Preparedness for Volcano Hazards

ERG:
   In English
   In Spanish
   In Russian
   In Korean
   In Chinese
   In Vietnamese

What To Do:


Shelter-in-Place:


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During an eruption and ash fall (see page #2) (PDF)

How to Shelter-in-Place (PDF)     
Shelter-in-Place Video (Quicktime Required)

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Volcano - For Kids

 


Reading for Kids:




Volcanic Adventures of Terry the Turtle and Gracie the Wonder Dog (PDF)

The Beautiful Mountain in the Sky (PDF)

Mt. St. Helens erupting

More Volcano Resources

About Volcanoes:






Cleaning Up:


Volcano hazard page

Learn more about volcano's in Washington (PDF)

USGS Posters


Ash particles and home clean-up problems

Cleaning volcanic ash from clothing and household items

Removing volcanic ash from inside the home

Volcanic ash fall: English / Spanish

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Shelter in Place

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Kids Puzzle - Sheltering

Shelter-in-Place

ERG:
   In English
   In Spanish
   In Russian
   In Korean
   In Chinese
   In Vietnamese


For Kids:


At Home:



At Work:






At School:


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Puzzle Sheet


Shelter-in-Place at Home (PDF)
Shelter-in-Place Video (Quicktime Required)


Shelter-in-Place Business Guide (NICS) (PDF)
Shelter-in-Place Video (Quicktime Required)
Shelter-in-Place Training/Planning Video (WMV)
Preparing to Stay or Go (OSHA)

Shelter-in-Place at School

Chemical Warning Symbol

Chemical/Hazardous Materials Information

ERG:
   In English
   In Spanish
   In Russian
   In Korean
   In Chinese
   In Vietnamese

More Information:


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Chemical Hazards
Hazardous Materials

Radiological Warning Symbol

Radiological Information

ERG:
   In English
   In Spanish
   In Russian
   In Korean
   In Chinese
   In Vietnamese


More Information:



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Radiological Hazards


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 State Agency Liaison

State Agency Liaison

Great News! The State Agency Liaison (SAL) website for governmental entities is now operational. The site introduces Liaisons to their purpose and highlights expectations and responsibilities. The site also provides information on future meetings, agendas and meeting locations. Resources and presentations from previous meetings are also available. Please visit the State Agency Liaison website.

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Prepare in a Year
Don't forget...Choose one hour each month to complete the designated activity and write it on your planning calendar.
 Month #1 Activity:
  Develop an Action Plan
 Month #2 Activity:
  Out-of-Area Contact
 Month #3 Activity:
  Safely Storing Water
 Month #4 Activity:
  72-Hour Comfort Kit
 Month #5 Activity:
  Important Documents
 
   

Additional Preparedness Resources:

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Prepare In a Year

Getting Ready - Home Preparedness

 

National Preparedness Month

  • NOAA Weather Radio awareness
  • Earthquake preparedness materials
  • Drop, Cover, Hold Drill for home, school, and business
  • Prepare your 72-hour comfort kit

Washington State Disaster Preparedness Month

  • Earthquake preparedness materials and activities
  • Drop, Cover, Hold Drill for home, school, and business
  • Prepare your 72-hour comfort kit
 

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