Learn about impact of earthquakes, tsunamis to Sequim

Blaine Zechenelly and Keith Koehler of Clallam County Fire District 3 will help residents learn about what they can do in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami at a special presentation hosted by the Sequim Bay Yacht Club at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Hendrick’s Public Meeting Room at the John Wayne Marina, 2577 West Sequim Bay Road.

The presentation is open to the general public; in accordance with state and county mandates, masks will be required.

Zechenelly and Koehler are the fire district’s Sequim Operational Area Planners and serve on multiple state preparedness committees. Zechenelly is also the co-author of the annual newspaper insert, “Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Guide.”

The speakers will detail facts and anticipated damage for this area of the Pacific Northwest. They will also let listeners know how to can prepare in advance to lessen the impact of this event.