BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Great Washington ShakeOut Earthquake and Tsunami Drill takes place today, Thursday, October 20th, at 10:20 a.m.
The state’s tsunami sirens will wail with the real sound of a tsunami warning.
Whatcom County has sirens and signs directing people to escape routes in low-lying areas from Bellingham to Blaine.
People who choose to participate are encouraged to drop, cover, and hold on for at least one minute.
Washington is one of the most at-risk states in the U.S. for earthquakes and tsunamis.