Seattle Emergency Hubs

Disaster Preparedness classes: What to do when the earth shakes - and - Smartphone apps to download now
2024-01-17 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Meeting, WA
Offered by Seattle Prepares, these are concise, practical and free classes to ready your household for any disaster. This is one of a series of 7 classes, you must sign up to get the link, https://signup.com/go/PPUBXVt
If you have to miss a session, no worries. Classes are recorded and a link to the YouTube video is sent out a day or so after class and they are posted at https://www.youtube.com/@SeattlePrepares/playlists

Full list in this series is:
Jan 10 – Seattle’s hazards and why we prepare – and – What are the odds of a big earthquake?
Jan 17 – What to do when the earth shakes – and – Smartphone apps to download now
Jan 24 – Water and what you need to know – and – Power outage lights
Jan 31 – Managing utilities after a disaster – and – Sanitation
Feb 7 – Communicating after a quake – and – Early earthquake warning system
Feb 14 – Making a Plan – and – Building a “Get Home” bag
Feb 21 – Working with Neighbors – and – Organizing with Community

Disaster Preparedness classes: Water and what you need to know - and - Power outage lights
2024-01-24 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 and 3 more dates | Virtual Meeting, WA
Have you ever wondered what you’ll do should an event disrupt your normal routine? What about your family or friends? Earthquakes, for example, do not happen every day, but that can happen and would be the worst-case scenario for Seattle. This presentation will provide an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps community members can take to become prepared for the unexpected. Participants will receive guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. You’ll also receive an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
Register at this link
For accessibility accommodations, please e-mail or text OEM@seattle.gov or 206-233-5076.
This will take place via Zoom. You do not need to have a Zoom account in order to attend. Access to the training will be provided after registration has closed. Registration will close two days prior to the class.
Can’t make any of the dates and times offered? No worries! Just click on the Training Request Form at this page: www.seattle.gov… and let us know you would like a training for your community! You can also watch educational videos instructing you on specific skills needed to make it through the worst-case scenario.

Disaster Preparedness classes: Managing utilities after a disaster - and - Sanitation
2024-01-31 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

Disaster Preparedness classes: Communicating after a quake - and - Early earthquake warning system
2024-02-07 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

Disaster Preparedness classes: Making a Plan - and - Building a "Get Home" bag
2024-02-14 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

Disaster Preparedness classes: Working with Neighbors - and - Organizing with Community
2024-02-21 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

"I Am Safe" messaging - Training and Testing Clinic
2024-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | American Red Cross, 1900 25th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
American Red Cross, 1900 25th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
The Seattle Neighborhood Emergency Communication Hubs will hold a clinic to train Hub volunteers and Ham Radio operators in collecting and sending personal messages in the event of a disaster affecting commercial communications services. Personal welfare messages can be passed by radio while not interfering with higher-priority response and recovery traffic.
In the clinic Hub volunteers will learn and practice collecting and reviewing personal messages. Amateur Radio operators will learn and practice how to format and send messages to email addresses, cell phones, landline telephones, and snail mail addresses via Winlink radio email. Hams will practice sending messages collected by the Hub volunteers.
All Hams interested in supporting their neighbors in an emergency are invited to attend, learn, practice, and even just shadow.
1 – 3 pm – Hub Captain training starts at 1, message composition follows.

Hub Captains: Bring the phone numbers or email addresses you want test messages sent to (your own email or pre-notified “loved ones”)

1 – 4 pm – Winlink radio practice, set up and process testing at 1, message passing follows until 4 pm or until all messages sent.

Radio participants should bring :

— portable VHF/UHF gear, batteries, and antennas, if they have them;

— working portable Winlink stations, if they have them, i.e. Mobile Radio, Power Source, Sound Card Device, Windows Laptop, Antenna;

–Those with only a Windows laptop, we will “plug them in” to one of our working stations, and help them get Winlink Express and VARA set up on their computer, with their callsign, so they’re ready to equip their own station later.

Seattle Amateur Radio Field Day - Hub info booth
2024-06-22 - 2024-06-23 | WA
As part of national Field Day, hams in Seattle will take to the field and conduct off-grid operations for 2 days in an celebration of all things ham radio. The Hubs will have both an information booth and help staff a demonstration station operating Winlink stations sending “I Am Safe” welfare messages. Many other demonstrations and operating areas to see, stop by and learn more. Operating hours are from 11 am June 22 and concludes at 2 pm on June 23
Detailed schedule of events at this link http://www.seattleradiofieldday.org/detail/in_detail.html

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics (Somali Language)
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Commnity Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This presentation provides 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.
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
Registration is not required.

Stay Ready: A Free Community Event
2024-09-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
The Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs and the Seattle Office of Emergency management have been invited to this meeting organized Da Village, to promote a discussion about community resilience centered on the BIPOC community.

5:30 – Doors Open
6:00 – Dinner & Grounding
6:30 – 7:15: Intro to emergency prep/ community circle space
7:15 – 8:00: Community Resilience Conversation
8:00 – 9:00: Skill Based Trainings

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics (Amharic Language)
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Commnity Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | WA
Have you ever wondered what you’ll do should an event disrupt your normal routine? What about your family or friends? Earthquakes, for example, do not happen every day, but that can happen and would be the worst-case scenario for Seattle. This presentation will provide an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps community members can take to become prepared for the unexpected. Participants will receive guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. You’ll also receive an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City’s new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
Register at this link
For accessibility accommodations, please e-mail or text OEM@seattle.gov or 206-233-5076.
This will take place via Zoom. You do not need to have a Zoom account in order to attend. Access to the training will be provided after registration has closed. Registration will close two days prior to the class.
Can’t make any of the dates and times offered? No worries! Just click on the Training Request Form at this page: www.seattle.gov… and let us know you would like a training for your community! You can also watch educational videos instructing you on specific skills needed to make it through the worst-case scenario

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics (Spanish Language)
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Commnity Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

Community Building and Outreach class
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | 12th Avenue Arts building, 1660 12th Ave., Seattle, 98122, United States
In partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, we are hosting special training sessions for Hub volunteers to help us build community with stronger outreach. Topics covered include:

identifying organizations and partners that might be helpful in your community
outreach tips and tools
running effective meetings

* While the examples in this session will use Central West, Central Core, and Central East Hub locations, ALL are welcome to attend!
** Sessions for the North and South Hubs will be scheduled later…
Register here

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Salvation Army West Seattle/White Center, 9050 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States
The Hubs are a co-sponsor of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
At this session, co-hosted by the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club and the Western Washington Medical Services Team, the WSARC club meeting and a Winlink workshop will proceed the Ham Connect program, but you are welcome and encouraged to show up at 9:30 to observe.
Participating groups to give presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, http://www.cascadiaradio.org

Additional information can be found at http://www.hamconnect.org/

Disaster Preparedness:The Basics
2025-04-05 14:00 - 15:30 | MLK Fame Community Center, 3201 E Republican St., Seattle, 98112, United States
This presentation at the MLK FAME Center provides 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. It 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.
Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
RSVP through Google Calendar – https://calendar.app.google/zaNfYQwNFdJHJLfB9

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:00 | North Seattle College, Education Bldg (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103), 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
The Hubs are a co-sponsor of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
Hosted by the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), at this session, the ACS team meeting will precede the Ham Connect Program from 9 to 10:30 am and you would be welcome to sit in and observe. The Ham Connect Program will start at 10:30.
If attending virtually, the link will be posted on the Ham Connect webpage http://www.hamconnect.org
Participating groups to give presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, https://www.cascadiaradio.org

Parking at the college is free on weekends, enter at the north end of the Education Building and go up to the 3rd floor.

Amateur Radio Licensing Exam
2025-05-03 09:00 - 10:30 | North Seattle College, Education Bldg (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103), 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
From our partners at Seattle’s Auxiliary Communications Service…
The Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) is holding an amateur radio licensing exam at North Seattle College. The exam is to obtain your FCC amateur radio license. All license class levels (Technician, General and Amateur Extra) are being offered.
The exam fee is $15.
To register, click this hyperlink or scan this QR code and complete the registration form here… https://hamstudy.org/sessions/67f3c1c9c76dca7651cc0344/1
For questions, contact Dom Lim at ae7vx.don@gmail.com
