The magnitude 2.8 event occurred 1 km ESE of Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA, SE of
East Renton Highlands, WA on 9-22-11. To help prepare for a disaster, the City of
Maple Valley encourages citizens to: Assemble a Disaster Supply Kit, Determine a
central contact (preferably out of state), Learn CPR and First Aid; Determine a
central meeting point outside your home, Find out how to shut off the water, gas,
and electricity; Attend an Earthquake/Disaster Preparedness Class; Develop a Family
Emergency Preparedness Plan, Avoid Chimney Related Hazards. Other Resources: Read
the Emergency Resource Guide in English or Spanish published by the Washington State
Emergency Management Division and the Department of Health.
Visit King County's Personal Preparedness Website to learn how to develop a family
disaster plan, what to include in your disaster kit, and what is needed to shelter-in-place.
Whether it be at home, school, work, or when you're outside, Be Prepared! Look for
additional emergency-related information at the Washington State Department of Emergency
Management. Ready.gov is a common sense framework designed to launch a process of
learning about citizen preparedness. One of the primary mandates of the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how
to be prepared in case of a national emergency. More information will be provided
as it becomes available.
Please contact the City of Maple Valley at 425-413-8800 with questions or to report
any damage.
