Seattle Emergency Hubs

Hub info booth @ West Seattle Summerfest
2025-07-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

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

GMRS radio network check in
2025-06-30 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-23 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-16 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-09 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-06-02 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-05-26 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-05-19 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-05-12 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.

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

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

Deep Dive
2025-06-26 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

"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

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.

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.

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 @ Morgan Junction Festival
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Morgan Junction Park, 6413 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA , 98136, United States
Stop by the fun and entertaining Morgan Junction Festival to enjoy music, kid entertainment (the Bubbleman!) and stop by the Morgan Junction Hub booth to learn more about how to be involved in the Morgan Hub.

General Radio Licensing Class start date
2025-06-13 | Online via Zoom
W7AW, West Seattle Amateur Radio Club is Offering Online Amateur Radio Classes: Technician May 30 thru June 14 and General June 13 thru June 29. Review YouTube lectures at home on a schedule convenient for you. These will be followed every two days or so with your question and instructor answer sessions via Zoom. See flyers for complete information: Technician Flyer; and, General Flyer.

"Unplugged" - Disaster Practice - great fun!
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, 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.

Saturday, June 7
Noon to 4pm
El Centro De La Raza (2524 16th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144)

Of note:

Spanish interpreter on site!
Snacks and Giveaways!
Video booth!

This is the first of two dates this year, our second exercise will be on Sunday, June 22.
For more information on how you can observe or help with the exercise, go to seattleemergencyhubs.org/unplugged

Hub info table @ Madrona Mayfair
2025-05-31 09:30 - 12:30 | Madrona Playfield, 917 34th Ave, Seattle, 98122, United States
Stop by and learn more about the Hub at Epiphany Parish Church during the Madrona Mayfair celebration!

Radio Technician Class start date
2025-05-30 | Online via Zoom

Household Prep and Intro to Hubs - Fremont
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:15 | Doric Lodge #92, 619 N 36th St., Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Learn the most important things to help prepare your household for a disaster – and discover Seattle’s “Emergency Hubs”. The Hubs are an all-volunteer group of folks dedicated to helping their neighbors after a big incident.
ALL are welcome at this informative session!

Tuesday, May 27th
7pm
Doric Lodge 92 (619 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103)

No registration needed.

EMS Recognition Day!
2025-05-23 | WA
May 23, 2025 is a day to honor and recognize the contributions of paramedics, EMTs, and other EMS professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others.
Thank you for all you do!
Love,
Your local Emergency Hub

Hub Captains meeting
2025-05-22 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.

National "Stop the Bleed" Day!
2025-05-22 | WA
Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management offers FREE “Stop the Bleed” classes throughout the city. Find a class near you!
“Stop the Bleed” Classes

Disaster Resilience Bike Ride
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | WA

Hub 101 - Greenwood Senior Center
2025-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th Street, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Learn how Hubs operate in this interactive class. We’ll explore the main functions of the Hub and dive into the key roles. You won’t be bored!

Sunday, May 18
1pm to 2:30pm
Greenwood Senior Center (525 N. 85th St., Seattle, WA 98103)

ALL are welcome!
If you’re coming as a Hub group, we’ll set you at the same table to help you strengthen bonds.
Please SignUp HERE… https://signup.com/go/GHCKFjZ
Snacks will be provided.
Parking is limited, but there is easy neighborhood parking a block south of the Greenwood Senior Center.
Many thanks to the Crown Hill Hub for hosting!!

Hub 101 - Lake City
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 12509 27th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Learn how Hubs operate in this interactive class. We’ll explore the main functions of the Hub and dive into the key roles. You won’t be bored!

Tuesday, May 13
7pm to 8:30pm
Lamb of God Lutheran church (12509 27th Ave NE, 98125)

ALL are welcome!
If you’re coming as a Hub group, we’ll set you at the same table to help you strengthen bonds.
Please SignUp HERE… https://signup.com/go/djhRPLe
Parking is plentiful.
Many thanks to the Lake City Hub for hosting!!

Magnolia Hub Equipment review
2025-05-08 16:30 - 19:00 | tbd
In preparation for the citywide exercise in June, this meeting of the West Magnolia Playfield Hub will focus on review of Hub equipment and set up. We will meet either at the Library, or at the Hub box .
