Author Archives: karenberge

Good news for emergency volunteers!

Posted on April 11, 2021 by karenberge

Also, wanted to share this coverage from the West Seattle Blog about the expansion to the Good Samaritan Law. Cindi Barker, who leads our West Seattle emergency hub efforts as well as the Seattle Emergency Hubs network, has been working … Continue reading →

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What a year! Updates from the Seattle Emergency Hubs Network

Posted on April 11, 2021 by karenberge

It’s been a year since we’ve shared anything here – a year without in-person field exercises/drills or outreach at local festivals — and a year in which the West Seattle hub leadership has continued to collaborate with other hub leaders … Continue reading →

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Resources from Seattle Public Library during the COVID-19 closure

Posted on April 10, 2020 by karenberge

The following was shared with local community groups by Kristin Edstrom, one of the Librarians at the High Point Branch. Here are some resources from the Library during the closure. If you go to http://www.spl.org/stayinghome​ you can see more of … Continue reading →

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What are we doing to help during the COVID-19 crisis? An update…

Posted on April 6, 2020 by karenberge

Cindi Barker, Emergency Communication Hubs Coordinator for West Seattle (and citywide), shared this update about how hub volunteers are working with others in the community. Whew! The COVID-19 virus outbreak has been a real head-spinner for the hubs. Hubs normally … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus – safety guidance for helping neighbors

Posted on March 14, 2020 by karenberge

Below are three informational documents that were shared with Cindi Barker, our Emergency Communication Hubs Coordinator. Guidance for checking on neighbors outlines how people can more safely help their neighbors. Tom Van Bronkhorst of Dept of Neighborhoods coordinated this through … Continue reading →

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Novel Coronavirus Resources

Posted on March 12, 2020 by karenberge

Although it’s been a while since we’ve updated this blog or our website, we wanted to reassure you that the Hub Captains and other volunteers — here in West Seattle and across the City of Seattle — are still very … Continue reading →

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Who’s shakin’ on October 17th?

Posted on October 11, 2019 by karenberge

Me! You! Everyone! Mark your calendars for 10/17 at 10:17 AM for the 2019 Great Washington Shake Out. Over a million Washingtonians have already registered to participate! This annual earthquake preparedness exercise offers an easy opportunity for hands-on practice of … Continue reading →

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Volunteer opportunities!

Posted on October 10, 2019 by karenberge

The Seattle Office of emergency Management (OEM) is looking for community members within each of the seven Seattle Council Districts to serve as Emergency Preparedness Educators. Full Volunteer Position Description: https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Volunteering/20190930_PubEd_CouncilDistrictPD.pdf Volunteer Services Application: https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Volunteering/Volunteer-Application-Current_Fillable.pdf For more information, contact Carrie … Continue reading →

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Free Training: October 21st, 10 to noon, Planning for Animals in a Disaster

Posted on October 10, 2019 by karenberge

The flyer and information below are for an upcoming training session on disaster response around animals. While we do not have existing standing teams specific to Seattle, this presentation will cover what is being done in King county. Animal Planning … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss our Urban Survival Skills Fair on Saturday, August 10th, at Delridge Day!

Posted on August 9, 2019 by karenberge

The Delridge Day festival runs from 11 until 3 at the Delridge Community Center (4501 Delridge Way SW). This wonderful annual community festival highlights local organizations and has a strong focus on community safety. The SW Police Precinct will host … Continue reading →

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