Seattle Emergency Hubs

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
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.

GMRS radio network check in
2024-10-07 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-14 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-10-28 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-11-04 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-11-11 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-11-18 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-09 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-16 20:00 - 20:15 | 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 Drill - Gilman Playfield (Ballard)
2024-10-13 13:00 - 15:00
Watch a Hub-in-Action! Even better… get involved and take a role! Everyone learns by doing!

Sunday, Oct 13
1pm to 3pm

Stop by for as little or as long as you like

Gilman Playfield in Ballard (923 NW 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98107)

Our outreach season is wrapping up (cold volunteers and wet canopies are no fun). STOP BY! You’ll be SO glad you did. The Hub “system” is elegant; you’ll understand how it works very quickly. And you’ll be that much better prepared to help your neighbors if disaster strikes.
For more info about getting more involved in this practice and assuming a role in the Hub, visit this SignUp.

Earthquake talk - from an expert!
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 12509 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Join us. ALL are welcome!

Tuesday, October 15
7pm
Lamb of God Lutheran Church (12509 27th Ave NE)

Learn what to expect from an expert: Maximilian Dixon, Earthquake Program Manager, Washington State Emergency Management Division
Even in the strongest earthquake, most people in Seattle won’t even be badly injured. However, it could be the worst camping trip of your life! Knowledge is power. We almost guarantee the evening will leave you feeling much more informed – and less anxious about our situation. After all, the experts know the risks and they still choose to live here!

GMRS radio network check in
2024-10-21 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-11-25 20:00 - 20:15

Deep Dive
2024-10-24 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.

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics (Amharic Language)
2024-10-26 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.

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00
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

Household Prep and Community Response
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Learn how to prepare your household before a disaster – and how Haller Lake neighbors will support one another after a disaster.

The devastating hurricanes in the southeast are a reminder that there are things we can do now to protect ourselves and those we care about. Let’s work to make our community more resilient.

Social time at 7pm
Meeting begins at 7:30 pm
Open to all!
Masks recommended
In Person: Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, 98133)
Online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84789477952?pwd=[REDACTED]

Knowing your household is prepared can be very calming. You’ll walk away from this class with solid guidance on the next four steps to take. Also, learn how the community can/will support itself (until help can arrive). Haller Lake has an “Emergency Communication Hub”. Learn what a “Hub” is and how it works.

You’ll be so glad you came!

"Stop the Bleed" class - Laurelhurst
2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
“Stop the Bleed” is a national program designed to empower bystanders to act when someone has sustained an injury and is bleeding profusely. Learn this important skill; you could save a life!

Class is ~1 hour
Hands-on and interesting
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (4805 NE 45th St, 98105)
Starts at 7pm
No experience necessary. Not suitable for children under the age of ~12 y.o.

Seats are limited – Sign Up NOW! https://signup.com/go/ERnzQob

Hub 101 - Broadview
2024-11-12 18:45 - 20:00 | Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, 98133, United States
Gather with like-minded neighbors to learn how the “Emergency Communication Hub” system works.
Sign in starts at 6:45, program starts at 7pm
Questions? Contact Pat Mork broadviewprepares@gmail.com

Seattle's "Water System" Before / After an Earthquake
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Understand how clean drinking water is delivered to our homes – and the impacts an earthquake might have on that system. You’ll learn what to expect in the short term and the long term.
Our guest speaker will be Eric Autry who works in Emergency Management for Seattle Public Utilities.

Wednesday, Nov 13
7pm
Register HERE… https://signup.com/go/YLFnvCd

This talk will be recorded and placed on the “Seattle Prepares” YouTube channel if the date/time does not work for your schedule but you still want the information.
If you have specific questions, please send them to SeattlePrepares@gmail.com before the talk and we’ll try to address them.
ALL are welcome.

Hub briefing at Magnolia Community Council
2024-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Wy W, Seattle, WA 98199, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
We will cover preparedness in Seattle, hazards in Magnolia, Hubs’ refresher/updates and the need for a replacement Hub Captain in Magnolia.

Hub Captains Network Bi-Monthly Meeting
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.
This is a special date, due to Thanksgiving.

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

GMRS radio network check in
2024-12-02 20:00 - 20:15 | 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 101 - Workshop - Broadview Hub
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, 98133, United States
Hub 101 Workshop – what to expect:

Brief review of Hub areas and their purpose; also volunteer roles within the Hub
Discussion of radio roles and functions
Practice with scenarios, filling out forms and posting information

Tuesday, Dec 3
Bitter Lake Community Center (Bitterlake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. North)
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Open to community members who’ve taken Hub 101 – or volunteered at a Hub drill previously.
Questions? Contact Pat Mork at BroadviewPrepares@gmail.com

Hub 101 - Haller Lake
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Learn how an “Emergency Communication Hub” works. No experience necessary. ALL are welcome!!

Tuesday, Dec 3rd
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, 98133)
7pm – 8pm

Learn about the 4 areas of the Hub and the 7 key roles within the Hub. The system is very intuitive; we hope you find it as interesting as we do.
Bring a friend! The more people in the community that understand the Hub system, the more efficient the response if/when a disaster does happen.

Magnolia Hub meeting
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Magnolia Library Branch, 2801 34th Ave West, Seattle, 98199, United States
To welcome new Hub members and do basic Hub training.

Montlake Hub Planning Meeting
2024-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Montlake Library, 2401 24th Ave E., Seattle, 98112, United States
This is our third planning meeting for starting up an Emergency Hub for Montlake. All are welcome to come help as we work on our plan.
The meeting is at the Montlake Branch of the Seattle Public Library. There is free parking in the basement; enter from 24th Av E.
