Seattle Emergency Hubs

St Joseph's School - Culture Fest
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Joseph School, 700 18th Ave East, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
Culture Fest is one of the ways we celebrate the rich diversity of our St. Joseph community with performances, arts & crafts, games, and delicious food in a festive environment.
FREE Event! Open to ALL! Stop by…
There will be a community show case. The North Capital Hill Hub will set up an information table.

Put together your "Go Bag"
2025-04-02 19:00 - 19:45 | Online via Zoom
If you had to leave your home suddenly (fire next door, flood, unexpected ambulance ride) and you had a few seconds to grab a bag – what would be most helpful to take with you?
Gather those few things now – before you need them!

Wednesday, April 2nd
7pm
Via Zoom…

ALL are welcome!
Register to attend here… https://signup.com/go/hZQiAKe
Questions? Contact SeattlePrepares@gmail.com

GMRS radio network check in
2025-03-31 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-03-24 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-03-10 20:00 - 20:15, 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 and 3 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
2025-03-27 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.

GMRS radio network check in
2025-03-17 20:00 - 20:15, 2025-01-13 20:00 - 20:15

Ham Connect for new & aspiring amateur radio operators
2025-03-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Salvation Army West Seattle/White Center, 9050 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.
At this session, co-hosted by the West Seattle Amateur Radio Club and the Western Washington Medical Services Team, the WSARC club meeting and a Winlink workshop will proceed the Ham Connect program, but you are welcome and encouraged to show up at 9:30 to observe.
Participating groups to give 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, http://www.cascadiaradio.org

Additional information can be found at http://www.hamconnect.org/

Magnolia Hub - Learn more
2025-03-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Magnolia Library Branch, 2801 34th Ave West, Seattle, 98199, United States
This session is intended for people who are interested in learning more about the Magnolia Hub and how to get involved.

Community Building and Outreach class
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Avenue South, WA, 98144, 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 SE and SW Hub locations, ALL are welcome to attend!
Register here

Wed, March 5th
6:30pm to 8pm (Starting promptly at 6:30pm!)

Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S.

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

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.
