Joyce, Washington facts for kids
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Joyce, Washington
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 Joyce, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Founded | approx. 1913 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98343
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Joyce is a small, unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, United States. An unincorporated community means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
This community was started around 1913 by Joseph M. Joyce. It is located on the beautiful State Highway 112. Joyce is about 16 miles west of Port Angeles and 33 miles east of Clallam Bay. The community has a historic general store that first opened in 1911. You can also find a museum, a cafe, and other local businesses here. Joyce hosts an annual event called Joyce Daze, usually held in early August. It is also home to the Crescent School District.
Climate in Joyce
Joyce experiences a special type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This is sometimes called "Csb" on climate maps. This means the summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures never go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).
Preparing for Earthquakes
Joyce is located in the Cascadia subduction zone. This area is known for potentially large earthquakes. Because of this, the community might face challenges if a major earthquake happens. Joyce has only one main road leading into it. This means that after an earthquake, it could be cut off from outside help.
To prepare for this, residents created the Joyce Emergency Planning and Preparation (JEPP) group. This group helps make sure the community has food and shelter ready. They plan for about 30 days, which is how long it might take for supplies to reach them again. This planning was inspired by the difficulties seen after Hurricane Katrina, where many communities struggled due to a lack of preparation.
