Category Archives: West Seattle Be Prepared

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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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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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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Two more opportunities to learn Urban Survival Skills (and have fun)!

Posted on June 12, 2019 by karenberge

Have you glanced at our calendar lately? We’ve recently added two more Urban Survival Skills Fair sessions! The first, a Mini-Urban Survival Skills Fair at Field Day will be on Saturday, June 22nd from 11 until 3. Visit 5+ stations to learn skills related … Continue reading →

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Plan to join us for two spring preparedness events in West Seattle!

Posted on April 13, 2019 by karenberge

Do you want to (or feel you should) build your disaster resilience, skills, and knowledge?  Join us for an Urban Survival Skills Fair on Saturday, May 18th, between 10 and 2 PM in High Point Commons Park. It’s part of this year’s West Seattle … Continue reading →

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Is West Seattle Prepared? Watch video and see coverage from our two fall preparedness sessions!

Posted on March 2, 2019 by karenberge

We hope you had an opportunity to attend one of our “Is West Seattle Prepared?” sessions last fall. If you missed them or would like to see the presentations again, we’ve included them below. We begin with the keynote presentations from … Continue reading →

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More seats available for our event on November 3rd!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by karenberge

Update 10/23/18: As we noted earlier, our two “Is West Seattle Prepared (for the Big One?” sessions filled up very quickly. We’ve recently had a few cancellations so there are now some open seats for the November 3rd session. If our … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared…For Fun! Join us for Disaster Trivia in West Seattle!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by karenberge

Wednesday, October 10th is “Disaster Trivia Night” at Talarico’s Pizzeria, 4718 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Starting at 8:30pm and going until about 10:15, you and your friends can test your knowledge about disaster preparedness and disaster movies! In … Continue reading →

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Almost full!

Posted on September 30, 2018 by karenberge

Don’t miss out if you plan to attend one of our “Is West Seattle Prepared?” workshops. Both sessions are nearly at room capacity. Register ASAP to reserve a seat: https://bit.ly/2PcsqEQ. You can find more details here, as well as printable copies … Continue reading →

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Register now for our fall preparedness events!

Posted on September 15, 2018 by karenberge

Update 10/10/18: As of early October, both sessions were full / sold out. If you signed up and can not attend the November 3rd session, please cancel your registration. As openings become available, the Sign-up Genius tool will allow others … Continue reading →

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