Monthly Archives: March 2018

Can you envision a widespread total power outage in our area?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by karenberge

That will be the scenario for a citywide field exercise exactly one month from today. On April 28th, from 9 AM until 1 PM, you’ll have an opportunity to observe or participate as Emergency Communication Hubs from West Seattle and … Continue reading →

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Disaster Skills Workshop to be taught in the Vietnamese language on April 7th!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by karenberge

On Saturday, April 7th, from 1 to 3 PM, the Office of Emergency Management will teach their popular Disaster Skills Workshop in the Vietnamese language in West Seattle. The class is free. It will be held at the High Point Library (3411 … Continue reading →

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Changes to our radio check-in schedule

Posted on March 4, 2018 by karenberge

Our West Seattle emergency communication hubs are part of a citywide GMRS radio network that will be activated during a disaster. On Monday evenings at 8 PM, we typically test our GMRS radios and systems. Our check-in day and time … Continue reading →

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