GMRS radio network check in
2026-07-20 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-07-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-03 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-10 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-17 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-24 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-08-31 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-09-07 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.

Pacific Northwest Seismic Network visit - July 21
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Atmospheric Sciences – Geophysics Building, 3920 Okanogan Ln NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Experience the prestigious PNSN (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network) lab. The work they do is fascinating!

10am
UW campus
Register here – https://signup.com/go/RjBsnYY

Seats are limited

Open to Hub volunteers across the city

Subjects covered may include…

An overview of plate tectonics and how those processes have formed the western margin of North America including Western Washington;
The three source zones where earthquakes occur in the Pacific Northwest;
Why earthquakes occur, and their effects;
What seismic waves are and how “P” or primary waves differ from “S” or shear waves;
How earthquakes are located and measured;
How the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system operates in Washington

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.

Hub Captains Meeting
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.

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
2026-07-26 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.

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.

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

Meet-and-Greet plus Gear Inventory - Maple Leaf
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Maple Leaf Reservoir Park / Playground area, 1020 NE 82nd St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
The Maple Leaf Emergency Hub will be hosting a volunteer meet & greet and gear inventory event at Maple Leaf Reservoir Park playground. We will inventory our gear, get more organized, and get to know our neighbors a little better. Come see what the Hub is all about!

Saturday, August 1
10am to 1pm
Maple Leaf Reservoir park (playground – 8204 Roosevelt Way NE)

ALL are welcome. Play equipment nearby if you want to bring your kids!

Summer Festival - Lake City
2026-08-01 10:30 - 17:00 | Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 12509 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
The Lake City Emergency Hub will have a booth in the Summer Festival – and also have the pod open (in the parking lot of the Lamb of God Lutheran Church at 12509 27th Ave NE) for tours and explanations (LakeCitySummerFest.com)
Stop by – say hello – and check out their setup.

Saturday, August 1
10:30am to 5pm
Parking lot of the Lamb of God Lutheran Church

12509 27th Ave NE

Practice exercise - Haller Lake
2026-08-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Haller Lake Community Club, 12579 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Semi-annual Hub drill – we set up the Hub and have neighbors come in with problems which we then help solve.

Sunday, August 2
9am to 3pm
Haller Lake Community Club

12579 Densmore Ave N.

In conjunction with the Haller Lake Community Yard Sale…
Want to work as a Hub volunteer in the exercise? SignUp here… https://signup.com/go/XhREERk

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!

Magnolia Village Hub Trial Set-up of Hub
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Magnolia Playfield, W Smith St & 33rd Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
We are going to open the Hub box and set up the Hub and interested people are welcome to stop by and see what a Hub does. We are also looking for people to help with Magnolia Village Hub and other Hubs forming in Magnolia.
Stop by and meet us and learn more!
More info – contact MagnoliaEmerHub@gmail.com

Hub info table @ Beacon Arts Street Fair
2026-08-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-12 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.

Quake, Rattle, and Roll! Saturday, August 15
2026-08-15 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Neighbors and Hub volunteers are gathering in four locations in Seattle to practice supporting each other after an earthquake. Large practices are fun, informative, and inspiring. No experience needed. ALL are welcome. Learn and build community.

Saturday, August 15
10am to 1pm
Four locations… https://tinyurl.com/w6298yhv
More details: https://event.seattlehubs.org/

Playing along is easy; you’ll quickly understand how Emergency Hubs work and how you could help your community.

Questions? Reach out to Events@SeattleEmergencyHubs.org
Or call us at (803) 307-HUBS (-4827)

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.
To get more involved and help us staff this amazing event, please sign up here… https://signup.com/go/zjSZFxq

Radio Meetup - in person! (West Seattle)
2026-08-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Marination Ma Kai restaurant, 1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
For anyone using radio in the Hubs: GMRS, ham, and MeshCore—let’s hang out before the Hubs Monday night’s GMRS check-in!

Monday, August 17
Marination Ma Kai restaurant (1660 Harbor Ave SW, 98126)
6:30-8pm

Bring any gear you want to show others , and your GMRS radio so we can do the check-in at the end. The radio-curious are welcome!

Mail madparkhub@gmail.com with questions.

Grand Opening - Garfield Hub
2026-08-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Private: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave,, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join the festivities at the Grand Opening of the Garfield Emergency Hub! Meet the volunteers and take a tour of the Hub to learn how it will set up and operate after a major disaster in Seattle.
The Hub is located on the EAST side of Garfield High School, in the Faculty parking lot, located north of the football field. Look for the tents, signage and volunteers.

Deep Dive
2026-08-27 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

Happy Hour - Capitol Hill community
2026-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Nomadic Wine Dispensary, 700 Broadway East, Suite A, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
The Capitol Hill and surrounding Hubs, in conjunction with the Capitol Hill Community Council, will be hosting a Happy Hour at Nomadic Wines. Chat with others about Seattle’s Emergency Hubs. This event is open to all and is not limited to active Hub volunteers. It is a great chance to chat and meet new friends.

Thursday, September 3
5pm to 7pm
Nomadic Wines (700 Broadway East)

Please RSVP here
Questions? Please contact Chris at CHCC.officers@gmail.com
Sponsored by the Capitol Hill Community Council!

Urban Skills Fair - Beacon Hill
2026-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | El Centro Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St., Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Join volunteers from the Beacon Food Forest Hub to learn valuable “urban survival” skills to support your household – and neighbors – when disaster strikes. You’ll be able to visit multiple information tables to give you the skills and knowledge to be ready for disasters and sometimes just daily emergencies.
Location: El Centro Centilia Cultural Center
Spanish translators will be available.
