Monthly Archives: October 2013

Southwest Seattle well-represented at Hub Summit!

It was great to see a full turnout at yesterday’s Hub Summit at the Seattle Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The focus on Peer-to-Peer Preparedness brought together attendees who are involved in Block Watch, SNAP, CERT and/or emergency communication hubs from … Continue reading

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It’s not too late to Shake Out…

If you missed the Great Washington Shake Out this morning, note the following e-Brief that we just received from FEMA: It’s Not Too Late to ShakeOut! Today at 10:17 a.m. millions of people around the globe participated in the world’s … Continue reading

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Reminder: the Great Washington Shake Out is just minutes away!

It’s scheduled for 10:17 AM today (10/17).  Hope you can join in! More details here: http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_infocus.shtml

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More October preparedness events!

Since October is Emergency Preparedness month in Washington State, it’s shaping up to be a busy month. Both of the following events are outside of West Seattle, but not too far. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management is hosting a follow-up … Continue reading

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Register now for the fall Hub Summit on October 19th!

As we noted earlier, the 2013 fall Hub Summit will be Saturday October 19th! We have exciting news that the keynote speaker will be Sandi Doughton, Seattle Times reporter and the author of Full-Rip 9.0: The Next Big Earthquake in … Continue reading

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Are you, and those who depend on you, ready for a disaster?

October is Disaster Preparedness Month in Washington state. As colder weather approaches, it’s more important than usual to be ready for the unexpected…such as a sustained power outage or severe damage to roads and buildings caused by an earthquake. If … Continue reading

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