Monthly Archives: October 2014

November preparedness classes!

Posted on October 30, 2014 by karenberge

As October wraps up, we wanted to remind you that the Seattle Office of Emergency Management’s  free fall classes continue through November. Starting this weekend, November 1st & 2nd, you can learn how to store emergency drinking water or perform … Continue reading →

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Woo hoo! West Seattle Be Prepared has 600+ Facebook members !

Posted on October 24, 2014 by karenberge

We noticed today that we now have over 600 members in our Facebook group group! If you aren’t yet one of them, please consider joining us there. We are on Twitter as well, @westseattlebeprepared; please follow us! You’ll find more … Continue reading →

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Seattle ACS invites you to Damage Assessment training

Posted on October 22, 2014 by karenberge

Following a major earthquake or similar disaster, will you be able to recognize which buildings are safe? If not, you’re invited to attend training on Saturday, October 25th: Seattle ACS will be presenting a class on Damage Assessment at the monthly meeting … Continue reading →

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A new hub is on the agenda! Meet tonight at 6:30 PM!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by karenberge

Apologies for the late notice, but we just learned that discussion and planning for a new hub in the Alaska Junction neighborhood is on the agenda at tonight’s JUNO (Junction Neighborhood Organization) meeting. You’ll find more details in this announcement on … Continue reading →

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Seattle Community Hubs win Community Preparedness award!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by karenberge

We’re excited! The citywide Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs have won the 2014 King County Executive’s Award for Community Preparedness! Previous winners include VashonBePrepared, the Renton Emergency Communications Services and the Carnation-Duvall Citizen Corps Council. As we’ve mentioned previously, there are now 50+ hub locations … Continue reading →

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It’s October! What’s on your calendar?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by karenberge

We have a few items and events to tell you (or remind you) about. 10/3, Friday:  Last day to provide feedback on the Seattle Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) All-Hazards Mitigation Plan. 10/3, Friday: Last day to register for the fall CERT … Continue reading →

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