Bellevue Washington is located on one of the most interesting spots on the planet, geologically speaking. As such, it is only logical for its residents to take action to reduce or eliminate the risks from earthquakes, landslides and severe weather before it happens again. Luckily, this is easier than most people assume.

1. Foursquare Church Being Ready Living Ready

5. Our brains and Risk “ Awareness” &“Subconscious” There are hundreds of more pathways from the subconscious to the thinking part of our minds, than the other way around. Danger/Opportunity? The subconscious part of our brain has first say in everything.

7. Our systems block out future risk Photo by bitboy

8. “ C’est la vie” “ What will be will be” "You just take the good with the bad. You got to go somehow... So why not under six feet of mud?“* “ Have faith, Opi! God is good!”** *Seattle Times: Orting Resident on risk from volcano **NY Times: “The Day of the Tsunami” 9/30/09

11. Disasters are inevitable

12. We are so lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest Beautiful mountains

13. Gorgeous trees

14. Fires

15. Severe Storms

16. Earthquakes

17. Identifying Risks? KC iMap

18. Cold Arctic Blasts Hot Tropical Weather Source: Environment Canada

26. University of Washington Neptune Project

28. Best thing about earthquakes: We have a say about almost everything. Except when it will happen. Every problem has a solution

37. Most fixes pretty easy

39. Best: low, wood --Bolted to Foundation

42. Worst for earthquakes Worst: Un-reinforced brick (recognized by levels of brick ends) Not very good: reinforced bricks (recognized when all bricks show their sides) Not very good: Retrofitted masonry (recognized by the added bolts) 5 out of 6 were damaged during the 2001 Nisqually Quake

43. Unreinforced Masonry

44. Bad for Quakes: Soft Structures

46. Disasters = disruption

48. Disaster Supplies How to start? Where to put them?

49. Having Back ups of Critical Supplies and information helps Always Squirrel a Bit Away

51. Life: Stay Healthy

52. Boil water for at least 1 minute to kill bacteria Save at least 3 gallons of water per person: 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 3 days Ready for Disruption: Water

53. Back up food Best: Non Perishable No need for heating Limited water

54. No need to: heat, refrigerate or add water

55. Stay healthy Stay Healthy

56. Control Germs

57. Safe ways to keep warm

58. Liberty: Freedom of movement

59. Get through debris

62. Local radio & TV www.RPIN.ORG www.bellevuwa.gov www.facebook.com/BellevueOEM Information Sources

63. 2-1-1 Calling Card

64. Happiness: Have a Back Up Care Plan

65. Reaching Out Now The challenges of care givers are often the greatest when disaster strikes. Increase you Resources Work now to reach out.