Seattle Emergency Hubs

Great ShakeOut Day!!
2025-10-16 10:16 - 22:17 (America/Vancouver)
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home!
At 10:16 a.m. (local time) on 10/16, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety.
While we encourage participation with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. You can also include people in multiple locations through video conferencing.
When you’re in bed – earthquake safety?

GMRS radio network check in
2025-10-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-10 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-17 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-24 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-01 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-08 20:00 - 20:15 and 8 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.

Deep Dive
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
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

Amateur radio - Free Online Classes for “General” (intermediate) License – Nov 7 thru Dec 14
2025-11-07 | Online via Zoom
The West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is Offering Online Amateur Radio Classes…

General License (intermediate) – Nov 7 thru Dec 14

Watch YouTube lectures at home. These will be followed every two days or so with question and answer sessions via Zoom.
There is no fee for the class, however, there is a $15 fee to take the (in person) license exam which goes to the ARRL.
The FCC charges $35 for the license (renewable every 10 years).
Use the following link to register for the class: https://tinyurl.com/General-Class-Fall-2025
Email questions to the instructor: Dave Hillier at AA7XX@westseattlearc.org
Additional details available HERE!
Recommended text:

ARRL General Class License Manual, 10th ed – be sure to get the 10th edition with the 7/1/23 to 6/30/27 question pool.
This is available from online sellers or directly from the ARRL.
It may also be in your library. A Kindle version is available.

Hub info table at West Seattle Joiner Jamboree
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, United States
The Joiner Jamboree is a place you can come to find all the organizations active in the West Seattle area. This event is meant to help people connect with like minded folks in their community, no matter what your area of interest is, you should find a group here doing it! The Hubs, of course, hope to connect with people who would like to learn more and work on disaster preparedness for their family, their block, their neighborhood. Stop by and learm more about the Hubs and what else goes on in West Seattle.
More information about the Joiner Jamboree and it’s sister event at Meaningful Movies “Join or Die”, can be found here https://westseattleblog.com/2025/10/west-seattle-joiners-to-launch-with-join-or-die-movie-and/

Grand Opening - Ross Park!
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Ross Park, 4320 4th Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Ross Park neighbors mobilized to secure a new “Emergency Hub” box and upgrade their gear. The goal: more efficient support for their neighbors after a disaster. Join the group as they celebrate this accomplishment!! And, learn a little about how this “Emergency Hub” works…

Saturday, Nov 15
10am to noon
Ross Playfield Shelterhouse (4320 4th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107)

Snacks and Giveaways!
ALL are welcome!!

Household Prep event - (Pinehurst)
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn what to do NOW to prepare your household to weather any disaster!! INDOORS, out of the rain!

Sunday, Nov 16
3pm to 4:30pm
Pinehurst Playground shelterhouse (12029 14th Ave NE)

ALL are welcome!!
Giveaways, of course!

Hub Captains meeting
2025-11-20 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.
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.
* This meeting was moved up 1 week because of the holiday.

Hub "Open House" - Haller Lake
2025-12-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
During the Haller Lake’s “Holiday Bazaar“, Hub volunteers will set up the Hub under (probably) inclement weather conditions.

Sunday, Dec 7
Time: 10am-3pm
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133)

Register to play a role in the event HERE
FREE!!!
Snacks! Of course there will be snacks!
Parking on Ashworth Ave N, just south of N. 128th St.
Bring warm, weather-resistant clothing, comfortable shoes, and perhaps a camp chair. (Please put your name on the chair.)

Hub 101 - Green Lake Library
2026-01-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Green Lake Branch Library, 7364 E. Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors post-disaster. We’ll practice the basic roles and run thru “scripts” (situations we think our neighbors will come to the Hub with). It’s great fun and interactive. You’ll quickly grasp how everything works together and feel much more prepared to support your household – and your neighbors!

Sunday, January 11
1pm to 2:30pm
Green Lake Library (7364 E. Green Lake Drive North, 98115)

ALL are welcome!
If you’re coming as a Hub group, we’ll set you at the same table to help you strengthen bonds.
Please SignUp HERE… https://signup.com/go/DFKNRhQ
Many thanks to the emerging Wallingford Hub for hosting!!

First Hill Hub "What is a Hub"
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting, WA
Please join us to learn about the new First Hill Hub and how we are organizing. We will start with a short presentation, followed by Q & A and more information from the First Hill Hub volunteers.
Register at this link and the virtual meeting information will be sent to you.

Hub 101 - North Seattle College - Jan 21
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:00 | North Seattle College – College Center bldg, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors post-disaster. We’ll practice the basic roles and run thru “scripts” (situations we think our neighbors will come to the Hub with). It’s great fun and interactive. You’ll quickly grasp how everything works together and feel much more prepared to support your household – and your neighbors!

Wednesday, January 21
6:30pm
North Seattle College, 9600 College Way North

College Center, Room 1161

ALL are welcome!
If you’re coming as a Hub group, we’ll set you at the same table to help you strengthen bonds.
Please SignUp HERE… https://signup.com/go/DFKNRhQ
Many thanks to the brand-new Licton Springs Hub for hosting!!

Hub Captains Meeting
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
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.

Household Disaster Prep - Haller Lake
2026-01-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Neighbors gather to learn how to prepare their own households for the hazards we face in Seattle – and also learn how neighbors can work together after a disaster to support one another until outside help can arrive. You’ll walk away with great handouts and feeling much more prepared.

Saturday, Jan 31
3pm to 4:30pm
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, 98133

Space is limited, so please sign up at https://signup.com/go/bvDUejk
ALL are welcome!
Potluck to follow if you’re interested!
Sponsored by the Haller Lake Emergency Hub and Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management.
Questions? Contact us at HallerLakeHub@gmail.com

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
