Early Quake Warning App Soon Available in Northwest | Oregon, Washington Coast Published 02/17/21 at 4:46 PM PDT By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff (Portland, Oregon) – A new app that will send out earlier warnings about earthquakes along the west coast will soon be available to users in Oregon and Washington, allowing for a better heads-up to those on the beaches of the Oregon and Washington coast. (Above: Yachats) It’s called ShakeAlert®, and it’s currently already in use by the public in California. Oregon’s turn comes March 11 when ShakeAlert® will be downloadable in that state. Washington will follow in May.