Seattle Emergency Hubs

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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: 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

Disaster Resilience Bike Ride
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | WA

Radio Technician Class start date
2025-05-30 | Online via Zoom
W7AW, West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is Offering Online Amateur Radio Classes: Technician May 30 thru June 14 and General June 13 thru June 29. Review YouTube lectures at home on a schedule convenient for you. These will be followed every two days or so with your question and instructor answer sessions via Zoom. See flyers for complete information: Technician Flyer; and, General Flyer.

General Radio Licensing Class start date
2025-06-13 | Online via Zoom

Free Disaster Preparedness Class
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | St Stephen’s Church, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Award winning Carl Leon of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management presents an in-person class on Disaster Prep., with visuals and handouts.
Open to all (especially Hub volunteers) with an RSVP to LEAPlaurelhurst@outlook.com.

Leschi Community Council Preparedness presentation
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace United Methodist Church, 722 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
For their September meeting, join the Leschi Community Council for a special presentation by the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management on disaster preparedness.
RSVP at this link

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
Hosted by Cascadia Radio 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.
This is a virtual only event; the link will be found on the Ham Connect webpage http://www.hamconnect.org
Participating groups to give Ham Connect 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

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness - Lunch series
2026-02-03 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
FREE 4-week workshop series to learn the basics of emergency preparedness. We encourage people with disabilities and their friends, families and caregivers to attend. Participants will leave with step-by-step practical resources and a better understanding of how to prepare for earthquakes, winter weather and other disasters.
Feb 3 is a repeat of the first session offered last week, rescheduled due to technical difficulties, and schedule continues as shown below.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon
30 minutes long
RSVP to receive the Zoom link at http://tinyurl.com/DEC-prepare
Request accommodations at info@DisabilityEmpowerment.org

Feb 3 = What to prepare for in Seattle
Feb 5 = Evacuating vs. sheltering in place
Feb 10 = Utilities and preparing for power outages
Feb 12 = Communication and making a plan

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness - Lunch series
2026-02-05 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
FREE 4-week workshop series to learn the basics of emergency preparedness. We encourage people with disabilities and their friends, families and caregivers to attend. Participants will leave with step-by-step practical resources and a better understanding of how to prepare for earthquakes, winter weather and other disasters.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon
30 minutes long
RSVP to receive the Zoom link at http://tinyurl.com/DEC-prepare
Request accommodations at info@DisabilityEmpowerment.org

Feb 3 = What to prepare for in Seattle
Feb 5 = Evacuating vs. sheltering in place
Feb 10 = Utilities and preparing for power outages
Feb 12 = Communication and making a plan

Inclusive Emergency Preparedness – Lunch series
2026-02-10 12:00 - 12:30 | WA

Ham Radio Class – #1
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:30 | Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Ham Radio Class

Saturday, April 25 – and – Sunday, April 26
8am to 4:30pm
Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
The class is free, register at THIS LINK

Licensing exam will be held at the conclusion of class on April 26
Exam costs $15 and is collected by the exam team at the time of the exam.

FCC license costs $35 and is collected by the FCC at the time a license is granted
FCC license is valid for 10 years

Class is sponsored by Seattle’s Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
If you have any questions, please email Christian Helfrich at christian.d.helfrich@gmail.com.

Ham Radio Class – #2
2026-04-26 08:00 - 16:30 | Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Second Ham Radio Class in the series…

Ham Radio Class

Saturday, April 25 – and – Sunday, April 26
8am to 4:30pm
Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
The class is free, register at THIS LINK

Licensing exam will be held at the conclusion of class on Sep 20
Exam costs $15 and is collected by the exam team at the time of the exam.

FCC license costs $35 and is collected by the FCC at the time a license is granted
FCC license is valid for 10 years

Class is sponsored by Seattle’s Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)
If you have any questions, please email Christian Helfrich at christian.d.helfrich@gmail.com.

Skills Fair @ Gatewood Elementary
2026-05-30 10:30 - 14:30 | Private: Gatewood Elementary School Playground, 4320 SW Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98136, Seattle, WA, 98136, United States
Join us at the Gatewood Gatorfest to learn valuable “urban survival” skills to support your household – and neighbors – when disaster strikes. You’ll be able to visit multiple information tables to give you the skills and knowledge to be ready for disasters and sometimes just daily emergencies.
Learn

Handling utilities (gas, electricity, water)
Communicating with family & friends when phone lines are overwhelmed
Pet preparedness
Water storage
Smartphone apps that work offline (no internet or cell phone signal)
And MUCH more!

In partnership with the Gatewood PTA, details can be found on their webpage https://www.gatewoodpta.org/
