Earthquake Experts Share Preparedness Tips During Library Events

TACOMA – Pierce County residents will learn how to live and prosper in earthquake country during free events at Pierce County Libraries in September and October. 

Earthquake experts will share simple actions—as well as tools and products—to help plan for and respond to earthquakes. They will also discuss the underlying science and geologic processes behind Washington’s earthquakes. 

Bonney Lake Pierce County Library, 18501 90th St. E., Friday, Sept. 20, 2 p.m.  

Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Thursday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m. 

Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. 

Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Thursday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m. 

Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. 

South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. 

Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. 

Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. 

Tillicum Pierce County Library, 14916 Washington Ave. S.W., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. 

Participants may enter a drawing for a chance to win a copy of “Full Rip 9.0: The Next Big Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest” by Sandi Doughton. 

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network sponsor these free events.