Seattle Emergency Hubs

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2023-07-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-08-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-09-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual Meeting, WA
Virtual, register here
This class is offered by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.
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.
For accessibility accommodations, please e-mail or text OEM@seattle.gov or 206-233-5076.

North Capitol Hill Hub Drill
2023-08-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Seventh Day Adventist Church Volunteer Park, 1300 E Aloha St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
The North Capitol Hill Hub will get out in the field and hold a mini-drill on this day, all are welcome!
Seventh-day Adventist Church parking lot, 13th Ave E and E Aloha
To receive a reminder email about this Drill, sign up HERE .
Email ncaphillhub@gmail.com for more information

Beginner "Tabletop" Hub Roles Drill at Madison Park
2023-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Parkshore Senior Living Community, 1630 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Join the volunteers of the Madison Park Hub as they hold an indoor “tabletop” exercise to practice Hub roles. This is the beginner level, and there will be two more sessions of advancing skills and scenarios.
Meet in the Parkshore Senior Living Center Conference Room.
If you will be attending, please send an email to MadParkHub@gmail.com so they can have a good headcount for room set up

Madison Valley Hub Roles Tabletop
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 | MLK Fame Community Center, 3201 E Republican St., Seattle, 98112, United States
Join the volunteers of the Madison Valley Hub as they hold an indoor “tabletop” exercise to practice Hub roles.

Wedgwood Hub 101 Tabletop Exercise
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join the volunteers of the Wedgwood Hub as they hold an indoor “tabletop” exercise to practice Hub roles.
Learn how the Hub works.
Be prepared to volunteer in an emergency.
Problem-solve likely scenarios.
Win emergency supplies!
Build a connected and resilient community

Household Preparedness - Maple Leaf
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:15 | Fairview Church, 844 NE 78th Street, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Is your Household prepared to face a disaster? Learn high-value, low cost skills in a fun and informative class.
Wednesday, Nov 1
7pm
Fairview Church (844 NE 78th Street)
Refreshments! Giveaways! Don’t miss this opportunity!

Hub 101 - Maple Leaf
2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairview Church, 844 NE 78th Street, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Learn how an Emergency Communication Hub works – while staying dry and comfortable!
Wednesday, Nov 15
7pm
Fairview Church (844 NE 78th St)

GMRS Radio Clinic
2023-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | University Branch Library, 5009 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Learn how GMRS (General Mobile Radio System) communications can be used if communications are down. First by your household – and then by your community (Emergency Communication Hubs).
The class will cover repeaters (extend the reach of your radio), radio etiquette, and more.
During class, your radio will be programmed to match other GMRS radios involved in the Hub network. That makes communication easier and you can listen in on important Ham radio communications post-disaster.
At the tail end of the class, we will go outside and practice talking on the radio.
ALL are welcome!

Disaster Preparedness classes: Seattle's hazards and why we prepare - and - What are the odds of a big earthquake?
2024-01-10 19:00 - 19:30 | 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: What to do when the earth shakes - and - Smartphone apps to download now
2024-01-17 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA

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 | 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

Intermediate "Tabletop" Hub Roles Drill at Madison Park
2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Parkshore Senior Living Community, 1630 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Join the volunteers of the Madison Park Hub as they hold an indoor “tabletop” exercise to practice Hub roles. This is the intermediate level, with Radio emphasis and intermediate level scenarios.
You do not have to have attended the first session to attend.
Please register here, and get more details.
Meet in the Parkshore Senior Living Center Conference Room.

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

Peace Lutheran Hub 101 training and tabletop exercise
2024-03-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 8316 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98136, United States
Join the members of the Peace Lutheran Hub and surrounding neighbors for a training and “tabletop” exercise to learn what a Hub is and how it operates. This is an interactive session and no prior knowledge or training is needed. This event is open to all who are interested to learn about the Hubs and how you can help your community in a disaster.

Advanced "Tabletop" Hub Roles Drill at Madison Park
2024-03-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Parkshore Senior Living Community, 1630 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Please RSVP here for an evening of hearty appetizers, beverages and learn how radios will play an instrumental role after a disaster. This is the third of three indoor Madison Park Emergency Communication Hub tabletop drills.
Hub 301 will focus on the use of radios and the importance of communications after a disaster. We will learn about different types of radios and practice communications that allow our hub to communicate with: 1) neighbors within Madison Park, 2) other Seattle hubs, and 3) City of Seattle radio volunteers,.
You can sign up to bring an appetizer, dessert or bottle of wine to keep things festive.
Note: We will meet in the auditorium of the Parkshore Senior Living Community. When you arrive in the lobby, you will need to sign in at the front desk before you are directed to the auditorium.
Come play radio with us!

"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.

Are you "Rumble Ready"? Hubs Practice for a Disaster
2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Various locations throughout the City of Seattle
On Saturday, June 1st, six Hubs will activate their volunteers, set up their Hub, and simulate helping their neighbors. Our practice scenario… the entire city was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake along the Seattle Fault Line. And the FIFA (soccer) games are starting in three days so Seattle is packed with tourists from all over the world.
We invite you to join us! Plan to stop by any time between 1pm and 3pm.
Participating locations can be found on the map HERE
There are many great reasons to stop by…

Learn how the Hubs operate.
Find your role in a disaster – community resilience is key.
Help by becoming an “actor” to read a script and giving us a problem to work.
This is our major field exercise for 2024! Don’t miss it!

Epiphany Parish Hub 101 training
2024-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Epiphany Parish Great Hall, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Everyone welcome!
Join the members of the Epiphany Parish Hub and surrounding neighbors for a training and “tabletop” exercise to learn what a Hub is and how it operates. This is an interactive session and no prior knowledge or training is needed. This event is open to all who are interested to learn about the Hubs and how you can help your community in a disaster.
For more information, contact emadronahub@gmail.com
