Here's How You Can Support Earthquake Relief Efforts In Haiti Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
In Quake-Ravaged Haiti, Rescuers Scramble To Save People Trapped In Rubble "Everything was moving — houses, cars — and everyone was crying," said one Haitian from an area close to the earthquake's epicenter. More than 1,400 people are confirmed dead.
Death Toll Nears 1,300 In Haiti After Massive Earthquake As rescuers work against the threat of an approaching storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
Two decades later: What's changed since the Nisqually earthquake? If you were in the Puget Sound region on February 28, 2001, you remember exactly where you were right around 10:54 in the morning. That's when the 6.8-magnitude Nisqually quake hit.
The last mega-quake struck the PNW 300 years ago: When will the next Big One strike? The last known megathrust earthquake rocked the Pacific Northwest 321 years ago. Seismologists warn we're due for another one like it.
Political Unrest In Puerto Rico After Discovery Of Unused Hurricane Aid Fed up with what they say is rampant corruption, protesters are demanding the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vázquez, who just months ago served as the island's Justice Secretary.
Scores Of People In Puerto Rico Remain Without Shelter, Power Days After 6.4 Quake Some 2,000 people have been displaced, according to one humanitarian group's estimate. But there are hopeful signs. Puerto Rico's utility says roughly 80% of its customers have their electricity back.
Puerto Rico Declares State Of Emergency After Quake Rocks Residents Awake The 6.4 magnitude temblor left at least one person dead and knocked out power to the island early Tuesday. It's the latest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico's southern coast in recent weeks.
SoundQs How safe are the bridges in the Puget Sound region? There are more than 8000 bridges in Washington state. How safe are they? And how will they fare in the event of a major earthquake?
KUOW Newsroom Don’t stand in the door frame and other (updated) earthquake response tips A big earthquake drill is taking place across the state, and even the world, Thursday. KUOW listeners want to know what they’re supposed to do when the ground shakes for real.
