Seattle Emergency Hubs

GMRS radio network check in
2026-04-27 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-04 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-11 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-18 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-05-25 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-01 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-08 20:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-15 20:00 - 20:15 (America/Vancouver) and 10 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.

Radio Exercise (GMRS) - Wedgwood
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Radio Exercise using GMRS radios!!

Thursday, April 30
7pm
Wedgwood Presbyterian church (8008 35th Ave NE)

This course will review the basics and provide basic hands-on-practice for returning or new participants. All are welcome! Join us for hands-on skill-building, including:

Use of GMRS radios

Understanding and using the repeater system

Improving clarity and range

Best practices for neighborhood emergency communication

On-site programming support for your radio

The Seattle Hub Network provides programming and support for the BTECH GMRS-V1 and GMRS-V2 models.

Wedgwood Emergency Hub Planning Team
www.wedgwoodemergencyhub.org

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

Hub Captains Meeting
2026-05-28 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.

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!

Lakewood Seward Park Hub Open House/Practice Exercise
2026-06-14 13:30 - 15:30 | WA
A practice of our Hub in action: how we intend to help our neighborhood organize after a disaster such as a major earthquake.

Sunday, June 14
1:30pm – 3:30 pm
Lakewood Playfield

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Deep Dive
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:30, 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

Hub info booth @ West Seattle Summerfest
2026-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | West Seattle Junction, California Ave SW and SW Alaska St, Seattle , WA, 98116, United States
Stop by the Hubs information booth at this years Summerfest street festival, talk with the volunteers and learn about our 14 West Seattle locations, what we do and how you can be prepared for emergencies.

Disaster Bike Ride - TENTATIVE DATE!
2026-07-25 | WA
Stay tuned; the micromobility (light, low-speed transportation modes) researchers are tentatively planning to host a “Disaster Bike Ride” to demonstrate how wheels and the like can be useful post-disaster.
Researchers:

Dr. Katherine Idziorek
Dr. Chen Chen

Much more to come…

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.

Saturday, August 13
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!
