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Just to tag along with Brian, I love rhymes, so similar to "turn around, don't drown"for flood water safety, I like to say "you don't have to be scared, if you get prepared."

Preparedness can often seem like a vague and overwhelming concept, so we break it down into three easy steps: 1. Know your hazards where you live, work, and play. In this case we are talking about earthquakes and tsunamis and how they impact where you are. 2. Make a plan for yourself, business, family, neighbors, and/or pets and practice, practice, practice. 3. Build a kit. Start with a go-kit with 72 hours of supplies and work toward the goal of having your household be at least two weeks ready to survive on your own. For more tips you can visit mil.wa.gov/preparedness.

-Hollie

This is a great question for anyone who has furry or feathery friends. We can't predict how they will behave in an actual event, but practicing your plan does help. Try practicing your drill or evacuation walk at different times of day and - if you are feeling really adventurous - do it during inclement weather. Make sure to have photos of your pets stored on a drive or on a cloud application in case you do get separated and include them in all your kit packing plans for food, water, treats, and a familiar toy to help keep them as calm as possible.

- Hollie

When my kids talk about the potential for an eruption of Mt. Rainier (Tahoma), the one thing they always ask is how loud will it be?

What are some of the most pivotal volcanic eruptions in terms of advancing volcano science?

Fun fact, volcanoes exist all over the world. More over, volcanic soil is high in minerals and provides excellent drainage making it one of the best soils for growing produce, including coffee, tomatoes, and one of my favorite post-run fruits ... bananas.