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WASHINGTON Washington s earthquake early warning system officially launches Tuesday, completing ShakeAlert s West Coast rollout after years in the making.
In Washington, the system is managed jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. The early warnings will alert residents a few seconds before shaking begins, helping reduce the risk for injuries and protecting critical infrastructure.
Had @USGS ShakeAlert been in place for the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake in 2001, those in Seattle likely would have received a 10-12 second warning that an earthquake is on the way. That s Plenty of time to get to safety & trigger automatic systems. The system is live on May 4! pic.twitter.com/LnXYEzxLv8