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Volcano joys and hazards… at the library

May 2, 2013 By Pierce County Library System

By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System

Pierce County residents will learn how to live well in the shadow of a volcano during free events at Pierce County Libraries in May.

Carolyn Driedger, Hydrologist and Outreach Coordinator at the United States Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory will give a presentation filled with useful information: Living Well with a Volcano in your Backyard – Mount Rainier.

Driedger will share how to live well with the joys and hazards of having an active volcano nearby. She will also discuss how to prepare for volcano emergencies.

  • Buckley Pierce County Library, 123 S. River Ave., Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
  • Fife Pierce County Library, 6622 20th St. E., Wednesday, May 29, 6 p.m.
  • Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E., Monday, May 6, 7 p.m.
  • Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., Thursday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.
  • Orting Pierce County Library, 202 Washington Ave. S., Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. – Note: Peggy LovellFord, Public Educator on Emergency Preparedness for Pierce County Department of Emergency Management, will give this presentation.
  • South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m.
  • Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Tuesday, May 21, 6 p.m.
  • Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Thursday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.

Pierce County Department of Emergency Management Education Division sponsors these free events in observance of Volcano Awareness Month.

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