The Tsunami that FEMA Forgot
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The Tsunami that FEMA Forgot

A national risk index that's supposed to help United States communities save lives in a natural disaster may be fatally flawed when it comes to Western Washington. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared the index as a way to funnel money to the most at-risk communities before the worst happens to build things like shelters and escape routes. However, scientists and disaster planners tell FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan FEMA skipped over the most obvious danger Washington state faces.

A national risk index that's supposed to help United States communities save lives in a natural disaster may be fatally flawed when it comes to Western Washington. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared the index as a way to funnel money to the most at-risk communities before the worst happens to build things like shelters and escape routes. However, scientists and disaster planners tell FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan FEMA skipped over the most obvious danger Washington state faces.

FEMA's National Risk Index overlooks Washington's major disaster threat

FEMA's National Risk Index overlooks Washington's major disaster threat

Emergency managers on the WA Coast are questioning FEMA after an online risk index released by the agency fails to address the dangers of a tsunami disaster.

Emergency managers on the WA Coast are questioning FEMA after an online risk index released by the agency fails to address the dangers of a tsunami disaster.

When does spring start? The equinox is closer than you think

When does spring start? The equinox is closer than you think

It may feel like spring has sprung already, however it technically hasn't started yet, but that depends on who you ask.

It may feel like spring has sprung already, however it technically hasn't started yet, but that depends on who you ask.

Seattle weather: Temps soaring to the 70s this weekend in Western Washington

Seattle weather: Temps soaring to the 70s this weekend in Western Washington

Western Washington will be basking in the warmest temperatures of the year so far as a strong ridge of high pressure settles in over the Pacific Northwest this weekend.

Western Washington will be basking in the warmest temperatures of the year so far as a strong ridge of high pressure settles in over the Pacific Northwest this weekend.

Washington launches pollen surveillance system
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Washington launches pollen surveillance system

As we head into the peak of spring allergy season, the Washington State Department of Health is trying something new this year.

As we head into the peak of spring allergy season, the Washington State Department of Health is trying something new this year.

Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record

Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record

During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.

During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.

Beautiful, sunny weather through St. Patrick's Day
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Beautiful, sunny weather through St. Patrick's Day

FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking sunny days and mild temperatures through the weekend, into the start of spring!

FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking sunny days and mild temperatures through the weekend, into the start of spring!

Seattle nears 70 degrees in mid-March

Seattle nears 70 degrees in mid-March

Once we get through the scattered lowland rain and mountain snow today, we're forecasting drier and warmer weather throughout the rest of the seven day forecast!

Once we get through the scattered lowland rain and mountain snow today, we're forecasting drier and warmer weather throughout the rest of the seven day forecast!

Seattle weather: Stormy Monday night ahead

Seattle weather: Stormy Monday night ahead

Another storm system will push through Western Washington tonight bringing strong wind, heavy rain, and mountain snow.

Another storm system will push through Western Washington tonight bringing strong wind, heavy rain, and mountain snow.

Seattle weather: Showers to start the week
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Seattle weather: Showers to start the week

Fox 13 Seattle's Nikki Torres has your western Washington forecast for the week ahead!

Fox 13 Seattle's Nikki Torres has your western Washington forecast for the week ahead!

Seattle Weather: Stormy Sunday with wind, rain and snow

Seattle Weather: Stormy Sunday with wind, rain and snow

An active day around Western Washington with wet and windy conditions.  Peak wind gusts around the area ranged from almost 70mph to around 35mph.  Thousands of people have reported power outages.  Crews are working to get everyone back up and running, but it's been difficult with the winds still gusting outside.

An active day around Western Washington with wet and windy conditions.  Peak wind gusts around the area ranged from almost 70mph to around 35mph.  Thousands of people have reported power outages.  Crews are working to get everyone back up and running, but it's been difficult with the winds still gusting outside.