Shake It Up

Natalia Ruppert Will Report an Earthquake in Seconds

The head of a national seismology program thinks she can catch the big one right as it starts.

Not That Quake

Can a Video Game Prepare Us for the Big One?

Learning basic emergency preparedness one terrifying level at a time.

02/06/2024 By Kea Krause

DEFINITELY NOT THE BIG ONE

A minor rumble, just south of Seattle.

SHAKEN AND STIRRED

When Washington adopts ShakeAlert, it'll send a warning to our phones seconds ahead of an earthquake. Is that enough?

02/26/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Inevitabilities

Are we actually ready for an emergency?

Explainer

A Seattle dietitian explains how to pack for the apocalypse.

Questions Answered

The regional director at FEMA is responsible for managing relief efforts should The Big One—or any other major disaster—strike.

Open Letter

I'm still standing, baby.

01/25/2016