Seattle Emergency Hubs

GMRS radio network check in
2026-03-09 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-23 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-03-30 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-06 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-13 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-04-27 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) 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.

Hub BASICS - Garfield
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Garfield Commnity Center, 2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This class is intended for new Hub volunteers and those wanting a refresher. Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors post-disaster. We will cover…

Hazards we face and the City’s response
How the “Hub” works
Practice a few scenarios, 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!

Thursday, March 12
6:30pm
Garfield Community Center (2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98122)

ALL are welcome!

Hub Basics - West Seattle
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | High Point Library, 3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
This class is intended for new Hub volunteers and those wanting a refresher. Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors post-disaster. We will cover

Preparedness in Seattle

Hazards we face
City response

How the Hub works
Practice a few scenarios, 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! We will have time after the presentation for individual Hubs to gather and talk over next steps.

Saturday, March 14
2pm to 3:30pm
High Point Library (3411 S.W. Raymond St., Seattle, WA 98126)

ALL are welcome!
Hub Basics March 14 2026 flyer

Ravenna Town Hall - Household Prep and Hubs!
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join us for a presentation and Q&A about what things you could do to ensure your household is prepared for a disaster AND information about Seattle’s Emergency Hubs!

Sunday, March 14
2pm
Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center (6535 Ravenna Ave NE, 98115)

ALL are welcome!!
Contact RavennaNeighborhood@gmail.com with questions!

MeshCore - Workshop
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Curious about Mesh Communications? This Workshop has two purposes:

To introduce new participants to MeshCore, explain what it is; how the Meshcore network is designed; and demonstrate how Meshcore works from a client user perspective, with hands-on experimentation with Meshcore devices. The workshop is designed to help curious participants get started on Meshcore.
For those who already heard this introduction at the previous workshop on February 28, and/or are familiar with the basics, help will be available in another room to assist those who have acquired a MeshCore device and need help setting it up, flashing the firmware, or using it, or who want to get more advice on what to purchase, how to set up a repeater, etc.

March 14
2pm – 4pm
Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave NE, 98125)

REGISTER: https://forms.gle/4Zzai6BuytuaQHVRA

To learn more about the Meshcore community in the Puget Sound area, see the Puget Mesh website https://pugetmesh.org/meshcore/ and Discord channel: https://discord.gg/ANvUg3AyZt
For information about the workshop, contact Christian christian.d.helfrich@gmail.com
For information about MeshCore, contact Juan jmv0189@gmail.com or Adam AdamMelton@gmail.com

Emergency "Skills Fair" - Phinney
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Phinney Center (Blue Building), 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Learn valuable emergency skills to support your household – and neighbors – when disaster strikes.

Saturday, March 22nd
1pm to 3pm
Phinney Neighborhood Association (6532 Phinney Ave N, 98103)

ALL are invited. It’s good stuff!
“Open house” format. Easy parking available in two lots. Event is in the Blue Building (next to upper lot). Room 7.
Learn to…

Handle utilities post-disaster (gas, electricity, water)
Address common hazards in the home
Communicate with family & friends when phone lines are overwhelmed
Store emergency drinking water
Find smartphone apps that work offline (no internet or cell phone signal)
And MUCH more!

===> FREE Emergency Toilet GIVEAWAY until they run out! <===
Sponsored by the Phinney Emergency Hub. Reach out with questions… PhinneyHub@gmail.com
Funding provided by the Neighborhood Matching Fund from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

Hub Captains Meeting
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-28 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.

CPR / AED training @ Haller Lake Community Club
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
CPR for adults, children, and infants. Also includes AED use and choking intervention.
This is in-person only. Bring $30 for the certificate (there are some need-based scholarships, contact Jeff Silverman, Haller Lake Emergency Hub Captain, for details).
For details about the class, visit the Medic2 website
Class size is limited to 30 people, if the class is filled, we will keep a waiting list and possibly offer another class if demand warrants. This class is open to all Seattle residents.

Thursday, April
6:30pm – 9pm
Haller Lake Community Club (12579 Densmore Ave N.)

Use this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/LwRQQLe
Proudly sponsored by: Haller Lake Community Club and the Haller Lake Emergency Hub
Questions? Please contact Jeff Silverman, hallerlakehub@gmail.com or call (253) 459-2318.

Deep Dive
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | 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!

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

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!
