Seattle volunteers are actively preparing for potential natural disasters through community emergency hubs and ham radio communications. Learn about their efforts, the risks Seattle faces, and discover the importance of community collaboration and effective communication in the face of natural disasters.

Parts of Western Washington received a ShakeAlert notification on Thursday morning following a magnitude 6.4 earthquake about 150 miles southwest of Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.

Earthquake retrofitting is a critical process aimed at reinforcing buildings, especially older structures built before modern seismic codes, against the destructive forces of earthquakes. In Seattle, situated within the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, retrofitting is paramount for safeguarding homes and their inhabitants from potential devastation during earthquakes.

Discover the transformative effects of earthquake retrofitting based on Seattle's former Home Retrofit Program, initiated by the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) in response to seismic risks. While the program is no longer available, its legacy of resilience continues to inspire homeowners and communities alike.