March training events
There is a LOT of interest in emergency preparedness now! In March, the hubs will be involved with 7 local organizing and training sessions. Many thanks to those Hub Captains … Read more
2018 Plans
We had a great Hub Leadership Retreat in early Feb and have confirmed what our plans are for 2018. We will be holding our Hub Captain Meetings every other … Read more
The story behind the gap
We’re so sorry that the blog posting slowed down this fall, but there’s a good reason. After the semi-official “take August off for vacations” we got busy on projects and … Read more
KING 5 focus on disaster preparedness
KING 5 has been interviewing people throughout Seattle on the topic of how well people and government agencies are prepared for a major disaster. Advertising has been that they will … Read more
Hub and ACS drill – July 29, 2017 – Cascadia Rising II – Hubs and Spokes
Mark your calendars! Sharpen your pencils! Spiff up your acting skills! We are taking to the field again in July to practice our response skills – this time it will … Read more
Report from Radio Practice Joint Session – Hubs and ACS
The June 2017 Hub Captains meeting became a hands on, joint training session with our Auxiliary Communications Services (ACS) partners. Experienced HAM and GMRS radio operators, newly licensed HAMs and … Read more
Earthquake Swarms = Media Coverage for Hubs
The May 2017 swarm of small earthquakes in the west Puget Sound region got quite a bit of coverage from the local media. Reporters from all 3 stations visited different hubs, … Read more
Universal Communications Card Tabletop
In our first “professional” table top exercise, hub volunteers gathered to test out a Universal Communications Graphic Card. This is a tool being designed to help hub volunteers with communication … Read more
New Training Videos on Utilities Control & Fire Extinguisher Use
The Seattle Office of Emergency Management has posted 3 new videos designed to help residents learn how to be prepared to shut off utilities or to use a fire extinguisher. … Read more
Beacon Hill Community Preparedness Event
Beacon Emergency Awareness Network (BEAN) hosts Preparedness Fair. If you live in Beacon Hill, you know that most of the ways to get on and off the hill are by … Read more