GMRS radio network check in
2025-06-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-23 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-30 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

Free Disaster Preparedness Class
2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | St Stephen’s Church, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Award winning Carl Leon of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management presents an in-person class on Disaster Prep., with visuals and handouts.
Open to all (especially Hub volunteers) with an RSVP to LEAPlaurelhurst@outlook.com.

Hub info table @ Mt Baker Summer Festival
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Hunter Boulevard Park, 3299 Hunter Blvd S,, Seattle, Washington, 98144, United States
The Mt Baker Hub is in the process of rebuilding. Stop by their information table at the Mt Baker Summer Festival to learn more about the Hub and how to be prepared for disasters.

Madrona Epiphany Parish Hub Exercise
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Epiphany Parish Hub, 1803 38th Ave, Seattle, 98122, United States
The Hub at Epiphany Parish Church will be holding an exercise to set up their Hub and invites the public to stop by and observe and learn more about the Hub.

"Unplugged" - Disaster Practice - Great fun!
2025-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Playground area, 1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Every year, we get out in the field and practice our skills – and we need your help! The theme of this year’s drills is “Unplugged.” The scenario:
The FIFA World Cup tournament has brought soccer fans to Seattle by the tens of thousands. . . . Without warning, the power plant at Bonneville Dam fails . . . now the entire Pacific Northwest is without electricity.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend. We’ll need neighbors to put the Emergency Hub volunteers through their paces!

Sunday, June 22
Noon to 4pm, stop by whenever it’s convenient for you
Family friendly!
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Playground (8204 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115)

For more information on this big event, visit seattleemergencyhubs.org/unplugged

Deep Dive
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 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

Phinney Hub Booth - Greenwood Car Show
2025-06-28 08:00 - 16:00 | 85th Block of Greenwood Ave.
Phinney Emergency Hub will have a booth at the Greenwood Car Show. East side of Greenwood Ave just north of N 85th Street. Come learn how Phinney Hub will support you and your neighbors following a disaster. We’ll also show you easy ways you can prepare your household.
All of Greenwood Ave will be closed for this event. Bring the whole family!
The Car Show will be on the 85th Block of Greenwood Ave, east side

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:30 | South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle , WA, 98106, United States
The Hubs are a co-sponsor of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
Hosted by the Puget Sound Repeater Group as a part of the Seattle ARRL Field Day, the Ham Connect Program will be one of multiple presentations at this all-things-radio event. Come for the entire day and visit the working radios stations set up to help hams get on the air.
The event will be in the north parking lot of South Seattle Collect, look for the antennas!
Participating groups to give Ham Connect presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, https://www.cascadiaradio.org

Community Building Class - virtual
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
In partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, we are hosting this final training session for those wishing to “up” their outreach game! You will walk away with many tools and resources to help you operate more effectively and build a more resilient community.
ALL are welcome

Thursday, July 10
7pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3441181550

Register HERE to get a reminder about the class
Topics covered include:

Building relationships
Outreach and engagement
How to feel confident engaging
Running an effective meeting
Finding trusted partners
Tips for conducting outreach
Language access and cultural considerations
Social media
Events checklist
City resources
Community Engagement Coordinators
Offices and Departments to know about
Groups to know about in your area
Staying updated

* Examples from all city areas will be highlighted.
Class will be recorded and posted to YouTube after class

Hub info booth @ West Seattle Summerfest
2025-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 | West Seattle Junction, California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, Seattle , WA, 98116, United States
We will have space at the community information booth from 10 to 1 pm to talk with people about hazards and preparedness in West Seattle, South Park and across the city. Learn more about the Hubs in West Seattle and South Park and how to get involved with your neighborhood emergency gathering location.

Maple Leaf - Summer Social!
2025-07-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Playground area, 1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Hub volunteers will be engaging with neighbors at this annual event. Stop by!!

Wednesday, July 16
5:30pm to 8pm
Maple Leaf Park / Playground

Maple Leaf has a HubCap and a burgeoning team for the south location; still looking for those key people for the gathering spot in north Maple Leaf.

Box Opening - Maple Leaf North
2025-07-19 | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Playground area, 1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Stop by the Maple Leaf Park as we open the Hub box and celebrate our ability to come together in good times – and bad.

PinehurstFest & Hub Outreach
2025-07-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Pinehurst Playfield, 12029 14th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
This festive outdoor event is an opportunity for neighbors to meet each other and build community. Live music from Pinehurst musicians, children’s activities, information from community organizations, refreshments and much more! The Pinehurst Emergency Hub is staffing a table to educate neighbors and collect contact info. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Feb 19
2-5pm
12029 14th Ave NE

FLDigi Workshop - ALL are welcome!
2025-07-19 15:00 - 16:15 | Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Fast, Light, Digital
Ham – and GMRS – radio operators can receive digital information by placing their radio next to a laptop computer. Fast, Accurate communications! (Only Ham radios can send digital messages…)

Saturday, July 19
3pm to 4:30pm’ish (leave when you feel comfortable using FLDigi)
Greenwood Library (8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103)

REGISTER HERE… https://signup.com/go/jiajeEn
Note:

GMRS radio must be able to monitor Ham frequencies
Laptop must have a working microphone
The FLDigi program must be loaded on the laptop. Directions available HERE.

During the workshop, Elmers will ensure you can receive digital messages. Once you’ve been successful, you’ll be asked to shut down your laptop and reboot so you’re comfortable troubleshooting the program from a hard stop.
Download the FLDigi program to your laptop before the workshop. Directions available HERE.
If you struggle with the download, come anyway. We’ll have the program on a thumb drive and can help on site!

Grand Opening & Mini-Hub Drill - Crown Hill
2025-07-20 | Crown Hill Park, 9089 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, Washington, 98117, United States
Help us celebrate our newly-energized Hub. And, see a Hub-in-Action!

Sunday, July 20
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Crown Hill Park (9089 Holman Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98117)

Open to all!!

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, WA
The Hubs are the host of this event, where you will meet other experienced hams and have an opportunity to learn how to use your new knowledge to participate more fully in the world of ham radio. This includes activities such as contesting, getting on HF, outdoor activities like Parks on the Air, DIY antenna building, and how to prepare for and participate in emergency communication (EmComm) either from home or in the field. This preparation often involves fun events that provide community service while expanding radio skills.
This is a virtual only event; the link will be found on the Ham Connect webpage http://www.hamconnect.org
Participating groups to give Ham Connect presentations:

Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), http://www.seattleacs.org
Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs, https://seattleemergencyhubs.org
West Seattle Amateur Radio Club (WSARC), https://www.w7aw.org
Puget Sound Repeater Group (PSRG), https://web.psrg.org
West Washington Medical Services Team (WW7MST) http://www.ww7mst.org
Cascadia Radio, https://www.cascadiaradio.org

Hub Captains meeting
2025-07-24 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.

Hub info table@ Magnolia Summerfest
2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Magnolia Summerfest!, 3213 Wheeler Street, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
This year, the Magnolia Community Council has invited your neighbors with
the Magnolia Emergency Communications Hub to share space at Summerfest, Saturday, August 2nd.
Hub staffers will show how we can prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Seismic events and regional power outages can cut off Magnolia very quickly.
Neighbors can
1) learn why hubs are needed & how they work
2) photograph information
3) participate with a script
4) get on the Hub’s mailing list for training, exercises and preparedness events.

National Night Out - Gather with Neighbors!
2025-08-05 | WA
First Tuesday in August is “National Night Out” – a chance for neighbors to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Some groups share a meal; some chat over lemonade. Some groups discuss safety or preparedness issues pertinent to their neighborhood; some just catch up and welcome newcomers to the group.
Whatever your style, just make sure you meet your neighbors. There is no better predictor of how well a neighborhood will withstand a disaster than how well connected they were before it struck.
We are social creatures; we are better together.
Register your block or apartment buiding – or find gatherings near you – HERE!!
NNO is Tuesday, August 5th. Don’t miss it!!

Madison Park Hub Show and Tell drill
2025-08-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Madison Park Hub, 4201 E Madison St, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Madison Park Hub will have a Show and Tell drill Saturday, August 16th | 1:00–3:30 PM at our Hub location in Madison Park (outside the tennis courts).
At this drill, we’ll practice setting up and taking down the Hub equipment (canopies, tables, and more) and testing some of our scripts and processes.
Here’s what we’ll do during the drill:

Set up the hub equipment together (45–60 minutes)
Walk through the stations and explain their purpose (20–30 minutes)
Pack it all back up (about 30-45 minutes)

All are welcome to help or observe!

Grand Opening & Mini Drill - Haller Lake
2025-08-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Haller Lake is showing off their gear and hosting a mini-exercise. There’s an Art Show going on at the same time. Stop by!!

Sunday, Aug 17
10:30 am to 2:00pm
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133)

In person. FREE. Park on Ashworth AVE N and enter the campus from the west. We will set up in the east parking lot. OPEN TO ALL.
This is a drill – my volunteers and I are going to set up the canopies, deploy the tables, and simulate a disaster.

Cal Anderson Hub info table @ Capitol Hill Garage Sale
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Cal Anderson Park, 1700 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Stop by near the shelter house in Cal Anderson Park to learn more about the newest Hub up on Capitol Hill!

Open House / Hub Drill - Lake City
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | 13000 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125, 13000 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, 98125, United States
Join us as we set up our gear and practice supporting neighbors!

Saturday, August 23
10am to noon
Fred Meyer parking lot – SE corner

13000 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

ALL are welcome!!
Snacks!
Stop by!

Hub info table @ Admiral Block Party
2025-08-23 11:00 - 19:00 | In the heart of the Admiral District
Come party at the annual Admiral Block Party! Stop by and meet your Admiral District Emergency Communication Hub — we’ll be there with an info table and good vibes! The Admiral Hub is looking for new volunteers who want to help their neighbors in times of disaster. Whether you’re curious or committed, swing by to learn how you can get involved and make a difference in your community.

North Capitol Hill - Neighborhood Drill
2025-08-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Seventh Day Adventist Church Volunteer Park, 1300 E Aloha St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
This will be an in-person drill to practice standing up and operating the Hub in the event of a major disaster.
OPEN TO ALL.

Sunday, Aug 24
2:30pm to 5:30pm
Stop by any time!
Parking lot – 1300 E Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98102

The goal is to engage North Capitol Hill neighbors in the Hub’s catchment area.
No need to register.
More information at https://seattleemergencyhubs.org/capitol-hill/

Cal Anderson Hub Soft Grand Opening
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Cal Anderson Park, 1700 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
The Cal Anderson Hub is coming on-line and invites you to stop by and learn more about the purpose of the Hub and how you can help your neighbors in a disaster.

GMRS radio network check in
2025-09-01 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.
