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Prepare for a quake
Chehalis tribal community MORE INFORMATION
members came out to learn
about earthquake hazards
during a meeting on June 30 in
the Gathering Room. Contact Emergency
Management Coordinator
Tim Walsh, Assistant State Cal Bray at 360-709-1691 or
Geologist from the Washington cbray@chehalistribe.org.
Geological survey, Department And check out the Tribal
of Natural Resources, offered Emergency Facebook page.
an overview on where and Washington State
when such a disaster could Department of Natural
occur. It is a real danger Resources: dnr.wa.gov/
for many of us living in programs-and-services/
geology/geologic-hazards-
ththe Northwest. The Upper and-environment
Emergency Management
Chehalis language has two Division: mil.wa.gov/
words for earthquake, evidence
12that our ancestors were well
aware of them and likely the
dangers they posed. preparedness
Three types of earthquakes Cascadia Region Earthquake CTWC goes blue for fellas
occur in our region:
n Cascadia Subduction Zone Workgroup: crew.org
– last one was Jan. 26, 1700 In honor of Men’s Health was decorated in blue
n Deep – Benioff Zone, Month, Chehalis Tribal to recognize and bring
such as the 2001 Nisqually and instructive. Wellness Center staff awareness to the important
earthquake Everyone should be aware gathered to participate in the topic.
national Wear Blue Friday on
n Crustal or shallow quakes, that cell phone usage will be June 16. It was good to see During June, the clinic
such as those within the St. limited or unavailable after an the smiling faces of the staff invited men to participate
Helens Zone earthquake to minimize call that cares for the Chehalis in Men’s Health Screening
traffic. That allows emergency tribal community. week and get their annual
Earthquakes can cause crews to handle emergencies. health checkup completed.
severe damage to surrounding Be patient; it will be restored Men’s Health Month is Early detection is the best
when everything settles down. celebrated across the country way to stay healthy. An added
3:30areas and create landslides, with screenings, health plus was the chance to earn a
You can do simple things to fairs, media appearances raffle ticket and win a prize!
liquefaction, ground cracking protect your family: and other health education Men who wore blue to their
and tsunamis. Tim’s slideshow and outreach activities. appointment received an
The Wellness Center additional raffle ticket.
22, 2017documented the devastation
12 7quakes leave behind. n Decide upon an
The geologist said knowing emergency meeting place.
what to do afterward is crucial. n Post emergency
Tim’s most important advice contact information on your
was to stay calm and not refrigerator.
n Make an escape plan and
panic. He said being prepared DANCING IN THE SQUARE POWWOW
is the best method for families practice it with your family.
to survive an earthquake. n Anchor large objects such Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 22
Handouts from Emergency as bookcases. Pioneer Square downtown Portland
Management Coordinator n Gather and store Grand entry: 3:30 p.m.
Cal Bray were informative emergency supplies.
n PAYMENT GIVEN TO FIRST 4
Emergency REGISTERED DRUMS. PLEASE
Management REGISTER PRIOR TO EVENT
Coordinator Cal WITH MONIKA DAMRON,
Bray welcomes MDAMRON@NPAIHB.ORG OR
everyone who 503-416-3260
came to learn n EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS,
VENDORS
about the n CONTACT: CANDICE JIMENEZ,
dangers of CJIMENEZ@NPAIHB.ORG OR
earthquakes 503-416-3264
at a meeting
on June 30.
A good tip to
survive after
the initial event
is to assess
ways you can
recover.
r More Information Please Contact:
Prepare for a quake
Chehalis tribal community MORE INFORMATION
members came out to learn
about earthquake hazards
during a meeting on June 30 in
the Gathering Room. Contact Emergency
Management Coordinator
Tim Walsh, Assistant State Cal Bray at 360-709-1691 or
Geologist from the Washington cbray@chehalistribe.org.
Geological survey, Department And check out the Tribal
of Natural Resources, offered Emergency Facebook page.
an overview on where and Washington State
when such a disaster could Department of Natural
occur. It is a real danger Resources: dnr.wa.gov/
for many of us living in programs-and-services/
geology/geologic-hazards-
ththe Northwest. The Upper and-environment
Emergency Management
Chehalis language has two Division: mil.wa.gov/
words for earthquake, evidence
12that our ancestors were well
aware of them and likely the
dangers they posed. preparedness
Three types of earthquakes Cascadia Region Earthquake CTWC goes blue for fellas
occur in our region:
n Cascadia Subduction Zone Workgroup: crew.org
– last one was Jan. 26, 1700 In honor of Men’s Health was decorated in blue
n Deep – Benioff Zone, Month, Chehalis Tribal to recognize and bring
such as the 2001 Nisqually and instructive. Wellness Center staff awareness to the important
earthquake Everyone should be aware gathered to participate in the topic.
national Wear Blue Friday on
n Crustal or shallow quakes, that cell phone usage will be June 16. It was good to see During June, the clinic
such as those within the St. limited or unavailable after an the smiling faces of the staff invited men to participate
Helens Zone earthquake to minimize call that cares for the Chehalis in Men’s Health Screening
traffic. That allows emergency tribal community. week and get their annual
Earthquakes can cause crews to handle emergencies. health checkup completed.
severe damage to surrounding Be patient; it will be restored Men’s Health Month is Early detection is the best
when everything settles down. celebrated across the country way to stay healthy. An added
3:30areas and create landslides, with screenings, health plus was the chance to earn a
You can do simple things to fairs, media appearances raffle ticket and win a prize!
liquefaction, ground cracking protect your family: and other health education Men who wore blue to their
and tsunamis. Tim’s slideshow and outreach activities. appointment received an
The Wellness Center additional raffle ticket.
22, 2017documented the devastation
12 7quakes leave behind. n Decide upon an
The geologist said knowing emergency meeting place.
what to do afterward is crucial. n Post emergency
Tim’s most important advice contact information on your
was to stay calm and not refrigerator.
n Make an escape plan and
panic. He said being prepared DANCING IN THE SQUARE POWWOW
is the best method for families practice it with your family.
to survive an earthquake. n Anchor large objects such Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 22
Handouts from Emergency as bookcases. Pioneer Square downtown Portland
Management Coordinator n Gather and store Grand entry: 3:30 p.m.
Cal Bray were informative emergency supplies.
n PAYMENT GIVEN TO FIRST 4
Emergency REGISTERED DRUMS. PLEASE
Management REGISTER PRIOR TO EVENT
Coordinator Cal WITH MONIKA DAMRON,
Bray welcomes MDAMRON@NPAIHB.ORG OR
everyone who 503-416-3260
came to learn n EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS,
VENDORS
about the n CONTACT: CANDICE JIMENEZ,
dangers of CJIMENEZ@NPAIHB.ORG OR
earthquakes 503-416-3264
at a meeting
on June 30.
A good tip to
survive after
the initial event
is to assess
ways you can
recover.
r More Information Please Contact:
