Seattle Emergency Hubs

GMRS radio network check in
2025-03-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-24 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-17 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-10 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-06 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) and 1 more date | 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 Presentation for Church of Scientology Hub volunteers
2025-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Church of Scientology, 300 W Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
Join the volunteers of the Church of Scientology Hub in lower Queen Anne, we’ll be talking about Hub operations and community building.

Amateur Radio Licensing class
2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
A free amateur radio class will be held on:

Saturday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 15th
9am to 5pm on both days
Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125)

The class will introduce participants to amateur radio practice, and prepare them to pass their license exam to be held at the conclusion of the class.

The class is FREE
A test fee of $15 will be collected by the exam team
Participants may take the class without taking the license exam

REGISTER HERE! https://forms.gle/Cy5wohdag6tx656AA
For questions, contact Christian Helfrich at christian.d.helfrich@gmail.com.

Deep Dive
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:15 | Online via Zoom
We explore topics, in depth, to gain a greater understanding of our role after a large event (earthquake, cyberattack, etc.)
Every other 4th Thursday – Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct
7pm
On Zoom…

Disaster Preparedness Skills Fair
2025-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, 98133, United States
The Broadview Hubs will be offering a free Disaster Preparedness Skills Fair Sunday, February 23. This fair is held in conjunction with the annual Pancake Breakfast at Bitterlake Community Center, 9am – Noon. All you can eat pancakes and other breakfast favorites for $6! The breakfast supports recreation scholarships, youth and family programs and drop-in sessions at the community center.

Psychological First Aid for Hub Volunteers
2025-02-22 09:00 - 12:30 | North Seattle College – College Center bldg, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
This class is for Hub volunteers and support personnel. The program will have two parts:

To teach how to provide basic care, comfort, and support to people who are experiencing disaster-related stress.
To help volunteer recognize when they are also experience stress as first responders.

Registration is required: register here
Room opens at 8:30 for coffee, course starts promptly at 9.
Parking at North Seattle College is free on the weekends.
North Seattle College, Education Building-enter on the north side, 3rd floor, room 2843A,

Magnolia Hub 4:30 Intro & 5:30 Hub meeting
2025-02-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Magnolia Library Branch, 2801 34th Ave West, Seattle, 98199, United States
In expanding outreach to strengthen the West Magnolia Playfield Hub, this evening will have two parts.
From 4:30 to 5:30, drop in to get an overview of what a Hub is and how it operates.
From 5:30 to 7, the Hub members will plan activities for 2025 and discuss more training plans.

Amateur Radio BASICS
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Learn the pros/cons of amateur radio – FRS, GMRS, and Ham. Understand how radio communication can support your community post-disaster. (This class is for radio newbies and those considering getting into radio communications.)

Wednesday, February 12th
6:30pm
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church (8008 35th Ave NE, 98115)

This class will also be available online.
ALL participants must register – whether you’re attending in person or online.
Register to attend HERE… https://signup.com/go/DQBjSSa
* If you have a GMRS radio, bring it to class. We’ll ensure your programming is up-to-date and you’ll get a chance to talk on the radio at the end of class.

Hub Captains meeting
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:15 | 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.

Community Building and Outreach class
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | 12th Avenue Arts building, 1660 12th Ave., Seattle, 98122, United States
In partnership with the Department of Neighborhoods, we are hosting special training sessions for Hub volunteers to help us build community with stronger outreach. Topics covered include:

identifying organizations and partners that might be helpful in your community
outreach tips and tools
running effective meetings

* While the examples in this session will use Central West, Central Core, and Central East Hub locations, ALL are welcome to attend!
** Sessions for the North and South Hubs will be scheduled later…
Register here

GMRS radio network check in
2025-01-13 20:00 - 20:15

Disaster Prep classes - Short and Sweet!
2025-01-08 19:00 - 19:30
ALL are welcome to attend this FREE series of classes for concise, actionable items to help prepare your household to weather most any disaster.
Classes are 30 minutes – or less – and cover a manageable amount of information.
Wednesday evenings, on Zoom, starting at 7pm on January 8th!
SIGN UP HERE… https://signup.com/go/eUgKYTP

Jan 8th – Seattle’s hazards
Jan 15th – Prepping for an extended power outage
Jan 22nd – Drinking water w/UPDATED guidance from the City
Jan 29th – Managing utilities and Sanitation
Feb 5th – Contacting loved ones post-disaster and Making a “Get Home” bag
Feb 12th – BREAK
Feb 19th – Make a Plan and Earthquake warning apps
Feb 26th – Seattle’s “Emergency Hubs”

ALL Classes will be recorded and posted to YouTube if you miss a class.
Instructor: Ann Forrest, volunteer educator and co-coordinator of Seattle’s Emergency Communication Hubs.
Questions or comments? Contact Ann at (209) 730-7737.

GMRS radio network check in - 5th Monday
2024-12-30 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.

CANCELLED -Deep Dive
2024-12-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 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
2024-12-23 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2024-12-09 20:00 - 20:15 | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States

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.

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
2024-12-11 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.

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.

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.

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
