Seattle Emergency Hubs

Skills Fair - Ballard - Sat, Mar 23
2024-03-23 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St, Seattle, WA, 98117, 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!

Saturday, Mar 23
11am to 2pm
Loyal Heights Community Center (2101 NW 77th St)

GMRS radio network check in
2024-03-25 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-01 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-08 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-15 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-04-22 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-05-06 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-05-13 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-05-20 20:00 - 20:15 and 3 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 Captains Network Bi-Monthly Meeting
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting, WA
This is our regular meeting to share information about citywide activities, what the Network is doing, and what each Hub is doing. Zoom link will come out in the agenda.

Skills Fair - Pinehurst
2024-03-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Neighbors in Pinehurst are “rebooting” their Hub by engaging community members to prepare their households.

"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.

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-08 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.

Deep Dive
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
We invite an expert to our meeting to help us gain a better understanding of the challenges we will face in the event of a large-scale power grid failure, an earthquake, or some other event where communications will be greatly impacted.
Details and Zoom link will be included in the email.

GMRS radio network check in -5th Monday
2024-04-29 20:00 - 20:15 | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States

Hub 101 - Ballard
2024-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Ballard Library, 5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle , WA, 98107, United States
Please join us! You will learn…

the mission of our Emergency Communication Hub
when we would activate
how we fit into the City’s plans
and the different roles within the Hub

We’ll talk briefly about the physical and logical flow of information at the Hub and then we’ll practice how to handle scenarios you might see presented by your neighbors.
Please register here (https://signup.com/go/htyNTCx) so we know how many to expect.
You will learn SO MUCH! We guarantee you will be glad you came!

PanQuake Breakfast - Laurelhurst
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Laurelhurst Hub members are enticing neighbors with a free breakfast and building resilience at the same time. Volunteers will be staffing a mini “skills fair” during this event.

Saturday, May 18
9-11am
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (4805 NE 45th St)

Grand Opening - Ravenna Park
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Ravenna Park, 2298 NE 54th St., Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Ravenna Park neighbors wrote a grant to establish a new Hub; they are proudly introducing the Hub concept to neighbors this weekend!

Sunday, May 19
1-3pm
Ravenna Park (5520 Ravenna Ave NE, near the tennis courts)

Hub 101 - NE Seattle
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 12509 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Gather with neighbors for a FUN, indoor exercise (warm and dry!) to learn what a Hub is and how it operates. This event is very light on lecture; most of your time will be spent figuring out how to help neighbors (with problems we think will be common) after a disaster.
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.

Tuesday, May 21st
7pm to 8:30pm
Lamb of God Lutheran church (12509 27th Ave NE)

Please register so we know how many to expect… https://signup.com/go/REteTVU
Sponsored by the Lake City, Pinehurst, and Victory Heights Hubs!!

Greenwood Hub - REBOOT!
2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Help us REBOOT Greenwood’s “Emergency Communication Hub”! We went a little quiet during COVID…
A “Hub” is a place where neighbors will naturally gather after a big event, like an earthquake, to support one another. Our Gathering Spot, and our Hub Box, is in the Greenwood Park. Inside the Hub box is gear to help us organize and get the word out about how to stay safe after a disaster. It’s important stuff. COVID derailed much of the great work we were doing to help folks prepare for a disaster. Let’s get back at it with some fresh energy and ideas!

We’re looking for neighbors to learn how the Hub will support Greenwood neighbors after a major event. Also, to get involved in activities this summer.

Greenwood Hub REBOOT!
Tuesday, May 28
7pm to 8:30pm
Greenwood Senior Center (825 N 85th Street)

If you would like to get involved with Emergency Preparedness, the Hub, or have questions, please reach out!
See you May 28th!
Thank you,
Pauline Bowie
GreenwoodHub.Seattle@gmail.com

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

Beacon Food Forest Emergency Prep discussion
2024-06-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Beacon Food Forest, S Dakota St,, Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
What does community preparedness look like when you are part of one of the most active and innovative community gardens in Seattle? Stop by for a hour long discussion about preparedness in Seattle and the relationship between Hubs and community gardens and P-Patches. Meet at the community gathering space within the garden.

Are we "Rumble Ready"? Hubs Practice for a Disaster
2024-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Various locations throughout the City of Seattle
On Sunday, June 9th, seven 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!

Morgan Junction Festival - Hub Info Booth
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Morgan Junction Park, 6413 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA , 98136, United States
Stop by the Morgan Junction community festival and pick up information about the Morgan Hub and learn more about preparedness. The Hub is in the park where the festival is being held, so you can visualize what the response there will look like.
