Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

What will you be doing on October 15, 2015 at 10:15am?

We recommend participating in the Great Wyoming ShakeOut.

What the Great Wyoming Shakeout?

This event encourages earthquake preparation so the reaction becomes instinctive in the event that an earthquake occurs. Specifically, it suggests trying the Drop, Cover, and Hold On! method for earthquake protection. What does this mean?

Drop - Get to the floor quickly!

Cover - Get under a sturdy desk or table

Hold On! - Grasp your chosen shelter and be prepared to move with it until shaking stops.

Get Ready to Shake Out.

"Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work, or travel. The ShakeOut is your chance to practice protecting ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared. The goal is to prevent a major earthquake from becoming a catastrophe for you, your organization, and your community." -- shakeout.org

According to shakeout.org, to get prepared for earthquakes:

Secure building contents with seismic restraints / Check for any issues in your home's structure
Encourage employees/friends to prepare at home
Be sure there are fresh, accessible supplies to support yourself, coworkers, etc. while they manage the event
Create a personal or family disaster plan
Check and refresh your emergency supply kits

There are multiple websites to help you prepare for an earthquake and provide additional information:

https://www.shakeout.org - The organizers of The Great Wyoming ShakeOut
https://www.shakeout.org/Wyoming - The specific page for Wyoming residents
https://www.earthquakecountry.org - Action plans for earthquake preparation
https://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earthquake/preparedness_home.shtm - FEMA's page for Earthquake Information (Individuals and Families)
https://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earthquake/info_business.shtm - FEMA's page for Earthquake Information (Businesses and Other Organizations)
https://www.shakeout.org/drill/broadcast/ - Multimedia recordings created to provide instructions during your Drop, Cover, Hold On drill

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Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Great Wyoming Shakeout 2015