Deep Dive
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Online via Zoom
We explore topics, in depth, to gain a greater understanding of our role after a large event (earthquake, power grid failure, etc.)
Every other 4th Thursday – Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
On Zoom, link sent out via Hub Captains email

Urban Survival Skills Fair - Montlake & Roanoke Hubs
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:30 | Montlake Community Center, 1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Learn valuable “urban survival” skills to support your household – and neighbors – when disaster strikes.

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!

GMRS radio network check in
2026-04-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-04 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-11 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-18 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-25 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-01 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-08 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-15 20:00 - 20:15 and 12 more dates | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
5th Monday of the month – Available for hubs to get on their assigned sector repeaters and test hub to hub communications, or practice per-sector nets.

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and antennas. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

Hub Training - Broadview
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, 98133, United States
Attend a FREE training session for anyone interested in helping neighbors work together after a disastrous event while waiting for city services are encouraged to attend. ALL are welcome – new and experienced Hub volunteers alike!
More details coming. Registration might be required…
Hosted by your Broadview “Emergency Hubs”!

"Join or Die"
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Center for Spiritual Living, 2007 NW 61st St, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
A film about why you should join a club…and why the fate of America depends on it.

In this Emmy-nominated feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking “Bowling Alone” research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.

Check the website HERE… https://sustainableballard.wildapricot.org/Events

Hub Captains Meeting
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
We gather to share information about citywide activities, what the Network is doing, and what each Hub is doing.
Every other 4th Thursday – Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept
Zoom link will come out in the agenda.
If you are unable to attend, meetings are recorded. However, consider sending a representative from your Hub.

Network-level Exercises!
2026-06-07 | WA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
We’re gathering in multiple places throughout Seattle to practice supporting our neighbors post-disaster. Large exercises are fun, informative, and inspiring. Plan on joining in!!

Sunday, June 7
Starting at 1pm
Multiple locations…

More to come!

Disaster Bike Ride - TENTATIVE DATE!
2026-07-25 | WA
Stay tuned; the micromobility (light, low-speed transportation modes) researchers are tentatively planning to host a “Disaster Bike Ride” to demonstrate how wheels and the like can be useful post-disaster.
Researchers:

Dr. Katherine Idziorek
Dr. Chen Chen

Much more to come…
