Monthly Archives: January 2012

Thoughts? Questions? Want to learn about the city budget?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by karenberge

Do you have thoughts or questions about the Seattle city budget as it relates to emergency preparedness?  If so, you’ll have an opportunity this coming Sunday, January 29th, to voice them to city leaders at the Community Budget Conference from noon to 5 … Continue reading →

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National and regional preparedness events this week!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by karenberge

Apologies for the late notice on these; one is tomorrow (Thursday, 1/26) and one is on Friday. If your schedule permits, they both sound interesting. FEMA Think Tank conference call (at 12:30 PST): Please join FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino … Continue reading →

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Useful resources for severe weather

Posted on January 17, 2012 by karenberge

Hope all of you are staying toasty & safe during the snowy weather this week! Here are a few more useful resources for coping with severe weather. http://www.seattle.gov/  Press releases & up-to-date information from the City of Seattle. http://takewinterbystorm.org/  Winter … Continue reading →

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Snow-related cancellation…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by karenberge

The following is from the Office of Emergency Management’s website regarding tomorrow’s West Seattle meeting to provide feedback on Seattle’s Disaster Readiness and Response Plan. MEETING CANCELED: Because the weather forecast is predicting accumulation of snow over the next few … Continue reading →

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Councilmember touches on preparedness in latest newsletter

Posted on January 14, 2012 by karenberge

The following is from the latest “Making It Work” newsletter from Seattle City Councilmember, Richard Conlin. We’ve excerpted only the portions relating to emergency preparedness. It hasn’t yet been posted to their website yet, but you should be able to find … Continue reading →

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Opportunities and events to start the year…

Posted on January 11, 2012 by karenberge

Here are a few preparedness-related items to note on your new 2012 calendars! Emergency Preparedness Project events – UPDATE, 1/13/12: We just received word from the White Center-South Delridge Community Safety Coalition that today’s preparedness community mixer event at the Salvation Army … Continue reading →

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