Seattle Emergency Hubs

Citywide Hub & ACS Drill
2018-04-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Locations to be announced
This year we will be practicing our field drill as a total power outage scenario. You may not think that is a disaster worthy topic, but have you tried to go without your cell phone lately? This scenario will be an unexplained region wide outage with no known recovery date. Stay tuned for more details and our final participating hub locations will be posted by April 7. The activating hubs announced to date are listed on this flyer

NO Hub Captains meeting this month
2018-04-26 | WA
This is an off month for the Hub Captains Network meeting; we will be meeting in the “odd” months in 2018

GMRS radio network check in
2018-04-23 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-04-16 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-04-09 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-04-02 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-03-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-03-19 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-03-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-03-05 20:00 - 20:30 | WA
1st Monday of the month – Channel 1
2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2
3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4
4th Monday of the month – Channel 6
5th Monday of the month – no test (although the meeting notice might still show up)
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

Home Retrofit
2018-04-21 11:30 - 13:30 | Fremont Library, 731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Register at goo.gl…
Help reduce damage caused during an earthquake. Learn to become an informed consumer or how to do home retrofit yourself. Retrofit experts will show how to assess your home’s needs and how to use the City of Seattle’s pre-engineered Home Retrofit plans to permit and retrofit your home.
Prior to 1980, building codes did not require builders to secure houses to their foundations. This does not mean that every house built before 1980 is “unsecured”, only that it was not a requirement. If your home is not properly secured, it may be at increased risk of “slipping” off the foundation during a major earthquake. Retrofitting involves bolting your home to its foundation and providing sheer/pony wall strength
Register early space is limited!

Light Search and Rescue
2018-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Van Asselt Elementary School, 8311 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This training provides an overview of light search and rescue skills and basic rescuer safety. When first responders are overwhelmed, residents may apply some of these techniques to help those around them in need.
This Workshop covers the following topics:
-Rescuer safety
-Basic search techniques
-Basic rescue techniques (lifts, carries,
cribbing).
Registration is required. Register at goo.gl…

VIETNAMESE Language Disaster Skills
2018-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | High Point Library, 3411 SW Raymond St, Seattle, WA, 98126, United States
This workshop will be in Vietnamese. This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions. Participants will rotate through four stations, with each lasting 30 minutes. The workshop covers the following topics: (1) Fire Extinguisher Use, (2) Utility Control, (3) Water Storage and Purification and (4) Emergency Sanitation.

St John United Lutheran Church Hub Training
2018-04-07 09:00 - 11:30 | St John United Lutheran Church, 5515 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Join members from the St John United Lutheran Church who are establishing a Seattle Emergency Community Hub for the South Phinney neighborhood. Hubs are designated places where people can go after a major disaster and help each other. They are organized and managed by local neighbors and serve to connect and help people when City and other resources are overwhelmed.
Hubs are a way to collect, coordinate and provide information on local situations, needs, and resources. All community members are invited to learn more about the St John Hub and discuss how people can help.
The program will include both an information session followed by a hands-on demonstration of how a hub works.

Introductions
Hubs overview

Why hubs are important for the community
What they are and are not
Elements for success

What Hubs do
Practice time
Putting a hub into action – next steps

Stop the Bleed - Hub Captain Skill Building special session
2018-03-31 14:00 - 16:00 | American Red Cross, 1900 25th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
This free, 2-hour class will teach you bleeding control basics. Why do I need this? Bystanders are almost always the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. (Hiking accident, car crash, etc.) Major bleeding can kill a person in less than 5 minutes. Will you be ready?
No prior training required.
Space limited to 27 participants, Sign up here… http://signup.com/go/gipHQgx

Stop the Bleed
2018-03-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Harborview, 300 Ninth Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
This free 2.5 hour course teaches basic life-saving medical interventions, including a brief Active Shooter preparedness presentation and methods to control bleeding. Taught by practicing trauma surgeons, the course was developed in response to the call from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Hartford Consensus to improve survival during active shooter and other mass casualty events. In these circumstances, survival begins with bystanders.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of your response during an active shooter event.
Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical hemostatic dressings.
Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjM3POhj-U8UNqfoRZ3KR0BR9Z2nQ6SrBDTC41VpoKkIOTgQ/viewform

Joint Tabletop exercise with PHMRC
2018-03-31 07:30 - 12:00 | American Red Cross, 1900 25th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
The Hub Captains and trained volunteers will join with the King County Public Health Medical Reserve Corps and the Seattle Red Cross to do a joint training exercise. The scenario is a devastating tornado, and we will use the cross country video streaming services of Formidable Footprint to manage the exercise. Registration is limited to 25 slots for Hub people, please contact Cindi Barker for the registration link.

Disaster Skills Workshop
2018-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Van Asselt Elementary School, 8311 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions.
This Workshop covers the following topics:
-Fire Extinguisher Use
-Utility Control
-Water Storage and Emergency
Sanitation
Registration is required. Register at goo.gl…

CANTONESE Language Disaster Skills Class
2018-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Rainier Beach Branch Library, 9125 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This class will be conducted in Cantonese.
This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions. Participants will rotate through four stations, with each lasting 30 minutes. The workshop covers the following topics: (1) Fire Extinguisher Use, (2) Utility Control, (3) Water Storage and Purification and (4) Emergency Sanitation.

Hub Captains Network Bi-Monthly Meeting
2018-03-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, , Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Doors open at 6:30 for visiting and light snacks, meeting starts at 7:00. This is our regular meeting to share information about citywide activities and what each hub is doing.

Community SNAP Presentation
2018-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98116, United States
The City of Seattle has created the Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program to help your neighborhood get organized. We encourage people to not only prepare themselves and their families, but to talk to their neighbors about how they will work together to make sure everyone in the neighborhood is safe and cared for. There is an online toolkit that provides practical step-by-step instructions on organizing as a neighborhood. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management can facilitate a discussion to help your neighborhood get organized. SNAP is a simple and flexible process that can be customized to meet the needs of your neighborhood

Basic Aid
2018-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Learn how to care for and respond to injuries after a major disaster when 9-1-1 is overwhelmed or unavailable. This session provides practice on how to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions, how to conduct a patient assessment and how to creatively use household items as first aid materials.
REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2Cx3_70RwHIChHCWpegNu3IkAzHzqxjV6GH9HkFaJGv_MJw/viewform
**Course does not meet requirements for first aid certification

Light Search and Rescue
2018-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | SFD Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
When a large disaster happens, first responders and other city services may be overwhelmed. Transportation may be disrupted and communication may be difficult. It is vital that city residents are prepared to be self-sufficient during these times. Having knowledge of some key disaster skills is a crucial part of that preparedness effort.
This training provides an overview of light search and rescue skills and basic rescuer safety. When first responders are overwhelmed, residents may apply some of these techniques to help those around them in need.
This Workshop covers the following topics:
-Rescuer safety
-Basic search techniques
-Basic rescue techniques (lifts, carries,
cribbing).
Registration required. Register at goo.gl…

Disaster Skills Workshop
2018-03-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
When a large disaster happens, first responders and other city services may be overwhelmed. Transportation may be disrupted and communication may be difficult. It is vital that city residents are prepared to be self-sufficient during these times. Having knowledge of some key disaster skills is a crucial part of that preparedness effort.
This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions.
This Workshop covers the following topics:
-Fire Extinguisher Use
-Utility Control
-Water Storage and Emergency Sanitation

REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvGsw_b_MxVGTXadhRkPmot-ldXhtZj0bTBlF-ZbdVsJWGbQ/viewform

GMRS radio network check in
2018-02-26 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-02-19 20:00 - 20:30, 2018-02-12 20:00 - 20:30 | On the Air, Seattle, WA, United States

Basic Aid
2018-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Green Lake Branch Library, 7364 E. Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Learn how to care for and respond to injuries after a major disaster when 911 is overwhelmed or unavailable. This session provides practice on how to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions, how to conduct a patient assessment and how to creatively use items as first aid materials. class does not meet requirements for certification.
Registration is required. Register at goo.gl…

Resiliency Skills Fair - Sustainable NE Seattle Annual "Hands On"
2018-02-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Meadowbrook Community Center, 10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
Sustainable NE Seattle and the Meadowbrook Community Center are hosting their 8th Annual Skills Fair and the Hubs been invited to share our Resiliency Skills with the community! This event draws a fairly large crowd (~150) as many different classes are offered – and lunch is free!

Saturday, Feb 10
10am – 5pm
Meadowbrook Community Center (10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125)

The Hubs present from 10am – 11:30am in a very large classroom; large enough to have multiple stations that the public can rotate through. The emphasis is hands-on education and topics covered will include

Controlling utilities
Sourcing and purifying water (how much water to store, draining a water heater, purifying w/bleach, lifestraws, etc.)
Sanitation needs (emergency toilets and handling waste)
Community resources (HUBs, SNAP groups, HAM radios)
Individual resources (making a home/car/work emergency kit)

Rainier Hub at South Seattle Home Fair
2018-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Filipino Community Center, 5740 ML King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
The City of Seattle is hosting a Home Fair for South Seattle; stop by and learn about emergency preparedness and the Seattle Hubs at the Rainier Beach Ready table .
You’re invited to a South Seattle Home Fair on February 10, 2018, hosted by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Here’s your chance to ask an expert about your planned remodel and our permitting process and code requirements. You can also get information about rental housing rules, homeowner assistance, landslide awareness, and much, much more.
Who:
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, renter, or potential homeowner, this event has something for you.
What:

We will have several staffed information tables and three helpful presentations:

Earthquake Retrofit (protect your home in case of an earthquake)
Landslide Awareness (learn how to prevent landslides on your property)
Backyard Cottages (learn about building tiny homes and backyard cottages)

At our information tables, you will be able to ask an expert your questions and get advice about your project or about available services. You’ll have an opportunity to learn about:

Affordable housing
Building and residential codes
Building, electrical, boiler, and mechanical inspections
Building permits
Community tool library
Emergency information
Energy rebates
Home ownership assistance
Land use rules
Landslide awareness
Metro transit projects
RainWise information
Rental Housing Rules
Weatherization of Homes

Other City departments and local organizations will also be available to answer questions.

HomeSight will provide information about Prepurchase Education classes, Homeownership Counseling, First mortgage lending for refinance, and purchase and down payment assistance.
Homestead Community Land Trust will provide a program description of their Permanent Affordable Housing model, including eligibility guidelines and resources to get started on the homebuyer process. HCLT staff will be able to answer questions about the Community Land Trust model, ways to get involved in permanent affordable housing advocacy, and much more.
King County Metro Transit will provide information about their projects and available services.
Office of Housing will provide information about their Homewise Weatherization and Home Repair Loan programs. The HomeWise Weatherization Program provides FREE energy efficiency improvements to qualified homes, increasing comfort and saving money. The Home Repair Loan Program provides affordable loans to income-qualified homeowners to address critical health, safety, and structural issues. The program is designed for owner-occupied, single family homes with low- to moderate-income households.
RainWise will help you find out if you are eligible to get a rebate from Seattle Public Utilities and King County for up to 100 percent of the cost of installing a rain garden or cistern on your property. RainWise staff will talk about rain gardens and cisterns, discuss the rebate process, and connect you with trained RainWise contractors. This table will have rain garden planting guides, visual tours of rain garden and cistern installations, maintenance guides, contractor contact lists, and information on low-income grants and funding.
Rebuilding Together Seattle is a nonprofit that provides free health- and safety-focused home repairs for low income homeowners. They will answer any questions about their program and will have applications and information available at their table.
Seattle City Light will have information about energy-saving tips, available rebates for your home, and how to buy the right LED bulb and take advantage of in-store instant discounts on LEDs.
The Seattle Hubs table will be staffed by Rainer Beach Ready volunteers who will describe how the Emergency Communications Hubs function, where the Rainier Beach Hub is located and have quick tips and multi-language brochures on how to be prepared and communicate during an emergency, as well as information on establishing new hubs in other South Seattle neighborhoods.
The Southeast Seattle Tool Library will present some fascinating facts about the tool collection and the interesting projects the tools have inspired at this community lending library.

For more information about the South Seattle Home Fair, contact:
Moon Callison
(206) 615-1486
moon.callison@seattle.gov
