Earthquakes are a part of living in the Pacific Northwest.
Fortunately, there was very little damage and no injuries. After an earthquake event, employees from the King County Road Services Division as well as from other King County programs and other public agencies assess damage and assist those in need. The public as well has an important role in responding to earthquake emergencies by knowing what to do before, during and after an earthquake event. In the case of transportation, this means knowing what to do while on the road during an earthquake and planning for travel problems afterwards. The following questions were taken from an emergency prepared self-assessment questionnaire given to Road Services Division employees in April 1995.