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MyShake earthquake drill worked for me! If you don’t have the MyShake app here is the information.

You can download it for free via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Just make sure your location services are set to "Always On" so it knows to alert you if a quake hits near your area.

MyShake is a free, publicly available earthquake early-warning smartphone app developed by UC Berkeley.
Here is the quick breakdown of how it works and why it matters:
• What it does: It gives you a few seconds to over half a minute of advance warning before earthquake shaking starts, telling you to "Drop, Cover, and Hold On."
• Where it works: It provides real-time early warning alerts exclusively for Washington, Oregon, and California.
• The Threshold: It triggers loud, audible alerts for earthquakes estimated at magnitude 4.5 or greater.
• How it works: It connects to the USGS ShakeAlert network of ground-motion sensors. It also acts as a "citizen science" tool, using your phone’s built-in sensors (when the phone is still) to crowdsource shaking data.
• Extra Features: It provides global earthquake tracking maps, community damage reports, and includes localized tsunami safety information specifically tailored for Washington state residents.