Seattle Emergency Hubs

Deep Dive
2026-10-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

GMRS radio network check in
2026-10-19 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-10-12 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-10-05 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-28 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-21 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-14 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-07 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-31 20:00 - 20:15 and 7 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 Captains Meeting
2026-09-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 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.

Hub info table @ Beacon Arts Street Fair
2026-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Roberto Maestas Festival Street, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Volunteers from the Beacon Food Forest Hub will host an information table at the monthly Beacon Arts Street Festival. Stop by to learn more about what the Hub will do to assist community in the event of a major disaster and learn how to be personally prepared yourself.

Urban Survival Skills Fair - Volunteer Park
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, Washington, 98112, United States
Learn how to prepare yourself and your household for a disaster in this hands-on event. Appropriate for all ages. Everyone welcome!
Learn what to do if the earth starts shaking; how to handle natural gas if you smell a leak in the line. Learn how neighbors will work together to support one another and what the North Capitol Hill Hub is capable of in such an event.
Attendees will learn how Seattle is preparing for a major disaster, what supplies to have in your home, how to prepare family and pets, how to store and/or sterilize water, food safety, sanitation post-disaster, communications post-disaster and more.

Sunday, August 16
2pm to 4pm
Volunteer Park
ALL are welcome!

Contact Sally at NCapHillHub@gmail.com with questions.
Contact Sally if you’d like to help staff this event; volunteers needed!

Disaster Practice - Saturday, August 15
2026-08-15 | WA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Neighbors and Hub volunteers are gathering in several places throughout Seattle to practice supporting ourselves post-disaster. Large exercises are fun, informative, and inspiring. Plan on joining in!!

Saturday, August 15
Starting at 10am
Multiple locations…

More to come!

Madison Park Hub Setup and Takedown drill
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Madison Park – tennis court, 1800 42nd Ave E., Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Madison Park Hub will have a Setup and Takedown drill Saturday, August 8th | 10am-1pm at our Hub location in Madison Park (outside the tennis courts).
At this drill, we’ll practice setting up and taking down our hub equipment (canopies, tables, and more) and reviewing some of our processes (including how to unlock our Hub box!).
Here’s what we’ll do during the drill:
• Set up the hub equipment together (45–60 minutes)
• Walk through the stations and explain how they work (20–30 minutes)
• Pack the hub back up (about 30 minutes)
Please bring gloves (if you can help put up canopies) and sun hats/sunscreen if sunny out.
All are welcome, especially members of newer/emerging Hubs!

Household Preparedness - Rainier Beach
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Rainier Beach Community Club, 6038 S. Pilgrim Street, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Join the Rainier Beach Hub for a Household Preparedness Workshop! Get ready to be emergency-smart with our hands-on, in-person workshop. Learn about the risks we face in our neighborhood, and practical tips to keep your home and family safe and prepared. It’s a fun and friendly way to boost your confidence and emergency know-how.

Saturday, August 1
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rainier Beach Community Club, 6038 S. Pilgrim Street

Hub 101 Volunteer Training @ Garfield Hub
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Learn how an “Emergency Hub” works so you can quickly jump in and support your neighbors in the case of a disaster. We’ll practice the basic roles and explore potential scenarios. It’s fun and interactive. You’ll quickly grasp how everything works together and feel much more prepared to support your neighbors!

Weds, July 29
6:30 – 8:30pm
Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Ave.

Hub 101 Volunteer Training - West Seattle
2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | High Point Library, 3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
This is the second of two identical sessions
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, July 26
1 – 3pm
High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond St)

Please register at this link, so we can seat neighbors at their respective Hubs
Questions? Contact CindiLBarker@gmail.com for more information.

Disaster Bike Ride!
2026-07-25 09:00 - 23:59 | Cal Anderson Park, 1700 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Disaster Relief Trials (DRTs) build community disaster resilience and demonstrate the utility of bicycles in emergency response. Learn how to use your bike to help your neighbors!
All bicycle types are welcome, and different levels of ride challenge and intensity are available – bring your family and cruise the checkpoints for fun and education, or test your capabilities by completing the full circuit!

Sat, July 25
9am
Register here… www.DisasterReliefTrials.com

What to expect:

Navigate the city to visit checkpoint stations where you will complete disaster-related tasks
Traverse up to 25-30 miles
Challenge yourself with bicycle-related disaster relief skills
Connect with others working to make our communities disaster resilient
Support research investigating bicycle use in disaster response (learn more here!)

Disaster Relief Trials Seattle 2026 is organized by a team comprising the Disaster Relief Trials nonprofit as well as researchers from the University of Washington, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Virginia. Local supporters include Seattle Streets Alliance, the UW Center for Disaster Resilient Communities, Seattle Emergency Hubs, Basilica Bio, Cascade Bicycle Club’s Pedaling Relief Project, Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service, Byrd Barr Place Market, and Beacon Food Forest.

Hub 101 Volunteer Training - West Seattle
2026-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | West Seattle Golf Course Clubhouse, 4470 35th Ave SW, Seatt;e, WA, 98126, United States
This is the first of two identical sessions.
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!

Weds, July 22
6:30 – 8:30pm
West Seattle Golf Course Club House(4470 35th Ave SW)

Please register at this link, so we can seat neighbors at their respective Hubs.
Questions? Contact CindiLBarker@gmail.com for more information.

Grand Opening - Beacon Food Forest Hub
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Beacon Food Forest, S Dakota St,, Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
Come see how to help your neighbors and receive help from your neighbors in the event of a natural disaster.
Look for the signage, tents and tables with volunteers standing by!
