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This podcast discusses emergency management concepts, disaster response, emergency preparedness, and historic disasters in the State of Alaska.
Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast
27 minutes 5 seconds
1 year ago
Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure
Get Ready Alaska – 1964 Good Friday Earthquake with Sue McClure
The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake ravaged the City of Seward, bringing with it devastating ground shaking, tsunamis, and fire. In this episode of Get Ready Alaska, Seward Mayor Sue McClure recounts her personal experience of living in Seward before, during, and after the quake. She describes the harrowing moments when Seward's massive fuel tanks caught fire, creating an additional hazard for her and her family to navigate amidst the chaos. Join us as Mayor McClure shares her vivid memories and insights on this catastrophic event that forever changed Seward.
DHS&EM Get Ready Alaska Podcast
This podcast discusses emergency management concepts, disaster response, emergency preparedness, and historic disasters in the State of Alaska.