Seattle Emergency Hubs

WS Hubs at Delridge Days
2016-08-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA , 98106, United States
Stop by the Delridge Days and SW Precinct Picnic to learn more about emergency preparedness in West Seattle and which of our 13 hubs is closest to you.

Hub table at Beacon Hill Health Fair
2016-08-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Beacon United Methodist Church, 7301 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle , WA, 98108, United States
The Beacon United Methodist Church will be hosting a table to distribute preparedness information and to recruit members to help them form a hub based at their church. Stop in if you live nearby and volunteer! This event is sponsored by the International District Health Association, International District Drop-in Center, and the Beacon UMC.

Hub Booth at Sustainable Ballard Festival
2016-08-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA , 98107, United States
The Ballard Prepares hubs join the Sustainable Ballard Festival for another year of providing information about personal preparedness and the 6 hubs in the broader Ballard area. Stop by and spin their ‘wheel of misfortune’ and see if you can answer the pop quiz question!

Lake City Family Walk Hub Stop
2016-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Lake City Hub, 13000 Lake City Way NE (SE corner of lower parking lot), Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
The Children’s Home Society is sponsoring a neighborhood walk of Lake City, to introduce families and children to the resources in their community. One of the stops will be the Lake City Hub, where the kids will get to do an activity with Paw Patrol stickers and the Wheel of Misfortune to ask them questions about being safe and prepared. Stop by and check it out!
Family Walk Flyer

Alki Summer Greenways, Disaster Relief Trials
2016-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Locations to be announced
Watch cargo bikes move equipment as though a disaster has struck Seattle and we need to move supplies though out the West Seattle peninsula. It’s a challenging 30 mile route that will be revealed to participants the day of the event. We will list the West Seattle Hubs who will host a cargo change stop once the route is determined. The Auxiliary Communications Service ham radio operators will provide course support, so you can also watch the ham radio network in action.

Delridge Projects Workshop and Community Resource Fair
2016-10-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Southwest Teen Life Center, 2801 S Thistle St., Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
This is a Community Resource Fair and a workshop which will have public review of two major city projects in the Delridge neighborhood, the North Delridge Action Plan and the Delridge Multimodal Corridor Transportation Project. The Resource Fair will have tables from community groups in and around the Delridge area, and the North Delridge Hub will have a table. Stop by and learn about that hub and learn more about emergency preparedness work in Delridge.

'Big Shaker' Earthquake Event
2016-10-11 00:00 | Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management and Seattle Parks and Recreation invite members of the public and media to attend the City’s first ever, ‘Big Shaker’ Earthquake Event at Westlake Park on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
The ‘Big Shaker’ is a 22’ foot-long, 6,500-pound earthquake simulator that gives participants the opportunity to experience the shaking of a simulated 8.0 earthquake.
More than 100 members of the public will also have the opportunity to step into the ‘Big Shaker’. Tickets will be distributed to the public at Westlake Park on the day of the event and are on a first come, first served basis. Tickets for riding in the ‘Big Shaker’ between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon will be passed out at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for riding between noon and 2 p.m. will be distributed at 11:30 a.m.
In addition to riding in the ‘Big Shaker’, several City departments and vendors, including QuakeHold, will be present to give participants the opportunity to:
• Learn how to build an emergency kit, make a disaster plan and help each other
• Hear about how to get involved neighborhood and community preparedness (including Hubs and Seattle Auxiliary Communication Service tables)
• Practice shutting off utilities
• Play fun preparedness games and win prizes
For information on Seattle’s earthquake risk and how to get prepared for disasters, visit the Seattle Office of Emergency Management’s website. http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management

Grand Opening Seattle Emergency Hub at Alaska Junction / Hope Lutheran Church
2016-10-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Hope Lutheran Church – Fellowship Hall, 4456 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, United States
Thanks to the joint efforts of the Junction Neighbors Organization (JuNO), Hope Lutheran Church, West Seattle Be Prepared, supporting local businesses and the City of Seattle Neighborhood Matching Fund, a new Seattle Emergency Communications Hub will open at Hope Lutheran Church.
Please stop by to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies, what the hub will do in the event of a disaster and how you can be a volunteer to help others at the hub.
For more information, contact Cindi Barker, cindilbarker@gmail.com, 206-933-6968 or visit the West Seattle Be Prepared website at http://westseattlebeprepared.org/

Eastlake Disaster Prep "Are You Ready For the Zombies?"
2016-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | College Club, 11 Allison St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Are you ready for a disaster, a bad storm or the zombie invasion? Not sure where to get started? Join us to hear an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps that individuals and families can take to become more prepared to deal with them. This includes guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. The presentation also provides an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
RSVP at: bit.ly/eastlakeprep

Eastlake Hub organizing meeting
2017-01-29 11:00 - 13:30 | WA
Join the group of people organizing the Eastlake Hub, topics include the new “Hub in a Box” installation and outreach. This meeting is at a personal home, so please contact Amy at amyodo1@gmail.com for directions

Hubs at South Seattle Home Fair
2017-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Filipino Community Center, 5740 ML King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join us in the first outreach event of 2017. The Seattle Hubs table at this Home Fair will be staffed by Rainer Beach Ready volunteers who will describe how the Emergency Communications Hubs function, where the Rainier Beach Hub is located and have quick tips and multi-language brochures on how to be prepared and communicate during an emergency, as well as information on establishing new hubs in other South Seattle neighborhoods.
More details:
You’re invited to a South Seattle Home Fair on February 11, 2017, hosted by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. This event is your chance to ask questions about your planned remodel and our permitting process, code requirements, and rental housing and tenant assistance program. City staff will also be available to discuss housing, emergency preparedness, energy rebates, landslide awareness, and rain garden information.
Who:
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, this event has something for you.
The City will have several staffed information tables in the Ballroom. We will also have three presentations in a conference room on the second floor*:

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Earthquake Retrofit (protect your home in case of an earthquake)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Landslide Awareness (learn how to prevent landslides on your property)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Rental Housing (learn about new rental housing rules)

Information tables will include the following topics:

Building Code
Building Inspections
Building Permits
Earthquake Retrofits
Electrical Inspections
Emergency Communication Hubs
Emergency Management
Energy Rebates
Energy-Saving Tips
Housing Information
Land Use Rules
Landslide Awareness
Landlord / Tenant Information
Raingardens and Cisterns
Rental Housing Rules

Other City departments will also be available to answer questions.

Office of Emergency Management will provide information on how to prepare your home and family for disasters. This will include information on area hazards, basic preparedness guidance, information on unreinforced masonry buildings, and the City’s alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
The Seattle Hubs table will be staffed by Rainer Beach Ready volunteers who will describe how the Emergency Communications Hubs function, where the Rainier Beach Hub is located and have quick tips and multi-language brochures on how to be prepared and communicate during an emergency, as well as information on establishing new hubs in other South Seattle neighborhoods.
Office of Housing, a City department focused on affordable housing programs and policies, will have information about free energy efficiency improvements for your home, home repair loans, help in purchasing your first home, or assistance in finding affordable housing.
Seattle Public Utilities will discuss their RainWise program. RainWise provides rebates to cover most or all the cost of installing cisterns and rain gardens. To receive a rebate, you must live in an eligible combined sewer overflow basin. Seattle Public Utilities will help you determine if your property qualifies.
Seattle City Light will have information about energy-saving tips, available rebates for your home, and how to buy the right LED bulb and take advantage of in-store instant discounts on LEDs

Beacon Emergency Action Network Community Event
2017-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
The Beacon Hill area is seriously under–represented in terms of community emergency hubs, and the Beacon Emergency Action Network (BEAN) is asking you to join us to help bring our neighborhood the healthy resiliency we deserve. It’s been proven that neighborhoods where people are connected survive and thrive when things fall apart.

BEAN is a grassroots movement and it begins with neighbor–to–neighbor introductions. Our drop–in meeting is your chance to sign up to commit you and your neighbors to our newly forming Emergency Network. Local information will be provided to help you and your families and neighbors begin the process of creating safety networks.

Meet representatives from Seattle preparedness programs: Seattle Neighbors Actively Prepare (SNAP), the Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs, HAM radio operators and others to get information on how you can learn about alternative methods of communication, safe spaces, and other subjects. Translation services provided.

BEAN Prepares for Beacon Hill
2017-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Avenue South, WA, 98144, United States
LEARN HOW TO PREPARE YOURSELF AND YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR EMERGENCIES (AND DISASTERS)
Please Join BEAN on Wednesday, August 30, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Avenue South (in the Resource Room located to the right of the entrance).
Cindi Barker from the West Seattle Hub network will be there to share her encyclopedic knowledge of neighborhood emergency preparation and Hub creation. We are planning on having a quantity of printed information from the Seattle Department of Emergency Management for attendees distribute to their neighbors, as well as valuable guidelines from Cindi on how to best share the knowledge you will be gathering at the meeting

Sustainable Ballard Fest
2017-09-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA , 98107, United States
Stop by the Ballard Prepares Hub booth at the Sustainable Ballard Festival and meet some of the hub volunteers. You can pick up information about personal preparedness and learn about the Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs. The Ballard Prepares group organizes and trains in the general Ballard area and is looking for additional volunteers to join them. Stop by and learn more!

Rainier Beach Volunteer Fair
2017-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | WA
Stop by the Rainier Beach Volunteer Fair to meet the organizers of the Rainier Beach Hub. Learn how you can get involved and train to be a volunteer to respond in a disaster to help your community! This hub encourages youth to get engaged as they are our future leaders and this is an excellent way to get leadership training.

Rainier Beach Hub table at Boo Bash at the Beach
2017-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 | WA
Join the nearly 5,000 people who attended “biggest free Halloween event in all of Seattle” for the Rainier Beach Boo Bash at the Beach. Many kid activities, music, dancing and community information and booths, including the Rainier Beach Prepares group and hub table. Stop in and say hello!

Rainier Hub at South Seattle Home Fair
2018-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Filipino Community Center, 5740 ML King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
The City of Seattle is hosting a Home Fair for South Seattle; stop by and learn about emergency preparedness and the Seattle Hubs at the Rainier Beach Ready table .
You’re invited to a South Seattle Home Fair on February 10, 2018, hosted by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Here’s your chance to ask an expert about your planned remodel and our permitting process and code requirements. You can also get information about rental housing rules, homeowner assistance, landslide awareness, and much, much more.
Who:
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, this event has something for you.
What:

We will have several staffed information tables and three helpful presentations:

Earthquake Retrofit (protect your home in case of an earthquake)
Landslide Awareness (learn how to prevent landslides on your property)
Backyard Cottages (learn about building tiny homes and backyard cottages)

At our information tables, you will be able to ask an expert your questions and get advice about your project or about available services. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about:

Affordable housing
Building and residential codes
Building, electrical, boiler, and mechanical inspections
Building permits
Community tool library
Emergency information
Energy rebates
Home ownership assistance
Land use rules
Landslide awareness
Metro transit projects
RainWise information
Rental Housing Rules
Weatherization of Homes

Other City departments and local organizations will also be available to answer questions.

HomeSight will provide information about Prepurchase Education classes, Homeownership Counseling, First mortgage lending for refinance, and purchase and down payment assistance.
Homestead Community Land Trust will provide a program description of their Permanent Affordable Housing model, including eligibility guidelines and resources to get started on the homebuyer process. HCLT staff will be able to answer questions about the Community Land Trust model, ways to get involved in permanent affordable housing advocacy, and much more.
King County Metro Transit will provide information about their projects and available services.
Office of Housing will provide information about their Homewise Weatherization and Home Repair Loan programs. The HomeWise Weatherization Program provides FREE energy efficiency improvements to qualified homes, increasing comfort and saving money. The Home Repair Loan Program provides affordable loans to income-qualified homeowners to address critical health, safety, and structural issues. The program is designed for owner-occupied, single family homes with low- to moderate-income households.
RainWise will help you find out if you are eligible to get a rebate from Seattle Public Utilities and King County for up to 100 percent of the cost of installing a rain garden or cistern on your property. RainWise staff will talk about rain gardens and cisterns, discuss the rebate process, and connect you with trained RainWise contractors. This table will have rain garden planting guides, visual tours of rain garden and cistern installations, maintenance guides, contractor contact lists, and information on low-income grants and funding.
Rebuilding Together Seattle is a nonprofit that provides free health- and safety-focused home repairs for low income homeowners. They will answer any questions about their program and will have applications and information available at their table.
Seattle City Light will have information about energy-saving tips, available rebates for your home, and how to buy the right LED bulb and take advantage of in-store instant discounts on LEDs.
The Seattle Hubs table will be staffed by Rainer Beach Ready volunteers who will describe how the Emergency Communications Hubs function, where the Rainier Beach Hub is located and have quick tips and multi-language brochures on how to be prepared and communicate during an emergency, as well as information on establishing new hubs in other South Seattle neighborhoods.
The Southeast Seattle Tool Library will present some fascinating facts about the tool collection and the interesting projects the tools have inspired at this community lending library.

For more information about the South Seattle Home Fair, contact:
Moon Callison
(206) 615-1486
moon.callison@seattle.gov

St John United Lutheran Church Hub Training
2018-04-07 09:00 - 11:30 | St John United Lutheran Church, 5515 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Join members from the St John United Lutheran Church who are establishing a Seattle Emergency Community Hub for the South Phinney neighborhood. Hubs are designated places where people can go after a major disaster and help each other. They are organized and managed by local neighbors and serve to connect and help people when City and other resources are overwhelmed.
Hubs are a way to collect, coordinate and provide information on local situations, needs, and resources. All community members are invited to learn more about the St John Hub and discuss how people can help.
The program will include both an information session followed by a hands-on demonstration of how a hub works.

Introductions
Hubs overview

Why hubs are important for the community
What they are and are not
Elements for success

What Hubs do
Practice time
Putting a hub into action – next steps

West Seattle Hubs at Summer Fest
2018-07-14 14:00 - 18:00 | West Seattle Junction, California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, Seattle , WA, 98116, United States
Summer Fest in the West Seattle Alaska Junction is a big event, lots of food, vendors and information booths. West Seattle Be Prepared Hub Captains will be at the Fest on Saturday from 2 to 6 pm handing out information and answering questions about the hubs and preparedness. Stop by and pick up the new Disaster Camping Hack cards!

Eastlake Hub at Movie in the Park Night
2018-07-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Rogers Playground, 2516 Eastlake Ave E,, Seatt;e, WA, 98102, United States
Stop by the information booth for the Eastlake Hub and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the Hub.

Lake City Hub at Lake City Summer Festival
2018-08-04 10:30 - 16:30 | WA
Stop by the information booth for the Lake City Hub and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the Hub.

Magnolia Hub at Magnolia Summerfest
2018-08-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Magnolia Playfield, W Smith St & 33rd Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Stop by the information booth for the Magnolia Hub and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the Hub.

West Seattle Hubs at Delridge Days
2018-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA , 98106, United States
Stop by the fun and fabulous Delridge Days celebration, which runs concurrent with the Southwest Precinct Picnic. Great entertainment for all ages by all ages and a huge range of community and information booths. Stop by and pick up one of our new Disaster Camping Hacks cards!

Beacon United Methodist Church Health Fair & Hub Table
2018-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Beacon United Methodist Church, 7301 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle , WA, 98108, United States
Stop by the Beacon United Methodist Church for information about Health and well being and learn more about the Hub activities sponsored by the church.
Join them for cultural entertainment, food, exercises, free gifts and fellowship throughout the day!
Free Health Testing
Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose
Education and Information
Breast & Colon Cancer
Stroke, Diabetes, Osteoporosis
Oral Hygiene
Apple Health Insurance for children
Smoking Cessation
Mental Health

Rainier Beach Hub at BAAMFest
2018-08-19 11:00 - 18:00 | Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Stop by the information booth for the Rainier Beach Hub at BAAMFest 2018 and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the Hub.

Laurelhurst Earthquake Action Preparedness (LEAP) at Laurelhurst Salmon Bake
2018-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Stop by the information booth for LEAP and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the cluster level and for the new Laurelhurst Hub.

Wedgwood Hub at Wedgwood Community Picnic
2018-09-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Hunter Tree Farm, 7730 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Stop by the information booth for the Wedgwood Hub at Hunter Farm and learn more about community and personal preparedness and how you can volunteer at the Hub.

Big Shaker Simulator & Info Fair
2018-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Seattle Central Community College, 1701 Broadway, BE 3176, Seattle, WA, 981, United States
Join the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management for a ride on the “Big Shaker” to see what an earthquake feels like. Get info on how to prepare yourself, your family and your home to be ready for an earthquake, which is one of the hazards know to exist for the Seattle area.

West Seattle Be Prepared Event - Is West Seattle Prepared (for the big one)?
2018-10-07 14:00 - 17:00 | High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
• Learn how can you can personally be prepared.
• Learn what steps you can take to mitigate your
potential damage.
• Learn skills to help you respond in a disaster.
• Meet your nearby neighbors so that we work
together for recovery.
Free and families welcome!
Vietnamese, Somali, Spanish and American Sign Language translation provided

Register and also request translation services at https://bit.ly/2PcsqEQ
Hosted by the West Seattle Hubs and West Seattle Be Prepared
Link to Event flyer

West Seattle Be Prepared Event - Is West Seattle Prepared (for the big one)?
2018-11-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave SW, Seattle, 98116, United States
• Learn how can you can personally be prepared.
• Learn what steps you can take to mitigate your
potential damage.
• Learn skills to help you respond in a disaster.
• Meet your nearby neighbors so that we work
together for recovery.
Free and families welcome!

Vietnamese, Somali, Spanish and American Sign Language translation provided

Register and also request translation at https://bit.ly/2PcsqEQ

Link to flyer
