New Courses for FEMA Independent Study Program (ISP)
December 8, 2010FEMA offers a great set of coursework you can take over the Internet. Now they’ve announced some new courses:
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click on Course List link above.
Read MoreA Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in the Tacoma Fault Zone—A Plausible Scenario for Downtown Vashon
October 26, 2010This is (nearly) the title of the latest USGS fact sheet #3023 summarizing what could happen if a 7.1 earthquake happened along the Tacoma Fault Zone, as recently modeled by scientists.
Read MoreHands on Diversity
October 6, 2010Forward, from an email to SKCOAD partners:
I wanted to pass along a free training opportunity that we received notice about from the Snohomish COAD. “Hands on Diversity” is a series of cultural workshops being offered at the Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Avenue in downtown Everett and are open to the public:
Read MoreWSEMA Conference Wrap-up
September 26, 2010
The WA State Emergency Managers Association annual conference was held this last week and some of the materials from that are now available online for any of us who were unable to make the conference.
Seattle Faults
September 19, 2010
If you’ve not seen it, there is a good map of local faults, with a brief write-up at www.pnsn.org/INFO_GENERAL/puget_faults.html
File Hosting Websites
September 11, 2010If you want to disaster proof yourself, consider putting your critical (but non-private) files on a server. Unless you are the trusting type, use this as a backup – or keep a backup on a hard drive that you control. I’ve used www.DropBox.com, but here is a listing of many more options:
Read MoreVashon Wildfires
September 11, 2010Historically Vashon has had a few major wildfires:
1893: in August 1893 a fire began in the logged off area near the present high school where the first saw mill was located. The fire rages for two days and nights, “nearly a hundred” volunteers “fought desperately against apparently hopeless odds, with shovels and hoes and rakes, to save the new Baptist Church and the Presbyterian Church at Center, and the Fuller store across the street. With the flames within two hundred yards of Center, the wind shifted to the north on the evening of the second day, allowing fire fighters finally gain control of the fire.
“Possible Evacuation West of Broadway in Boulder, CO”
September 10, 2010
My sister/brother-in-law live in Boulder, CO (to the west of Broadway), and here are a couple news releases detailing what to do in a fire situation that they received yesterday afternoon. Can you imagine what our PI Team would have to write up as a notice in a rush, if we had a wildfire here on Vashon some August afternoon?
Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula Preparedness Fair
September 10, 2010“Prepare Because You Care”
Are you ready ….. for the unthinkable?**
Read MoreHappy National Preparedness Month!
September 9, 2010National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September. The goal of National Preparedness Month is to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks, at home, work and school. Events and activities across the nation encourage individuals to get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and get involved in preparing their communities. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign.
Read MoreSonic booms rattle the area Tuesday afternoon
August 17, 2010A pair of loud sonic booms heard around the Seattle area shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday were caused by two F-16 jets, according to Allen Kenitzer, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Read MoreFCC Rules that Amateurs May Participate in Non-Government-Sponsored Drills by Employers
July 17, 2010In a Report and Order (R&O) released Wednesday, July 14, the FCC stated that under new guidelines, amateurs employed by non-governmental agencies, such as hospitals, may participate and operate in drills sponsored by their employer. Specifically, the FCC will now permit Amateur Radio operators “to transmit messages, under certain limited circumstances, during either government-sponsored or non-government sponsored emergency and disaster preparedness drills, regardless of whether the operators are employees of entities participating in the drill.” More information will be posted on the ARRL Web site.
Read MoreHEALTH ADVISORY-- Safety During Excessive Heat
July 8, 2010Red Cross Encourages Safety During Excessive Heat American Red Cross
As the temperature continues to increase as it is predicted to this week, the American Red Cross encourages individuals and families to take the necessary precautions for excessive heat. The very young and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the heat so it is important that families and friends check on them regularly. People with chronic health issues are also at greater risk and need to take special care to stay healthy in the heat.
Sound Shake 2010
June 19, 2010www.soundshake2010.com is the spot if find everything out about “Sound Shake 2010, a Regional Catastrophic Earthquake Exercise Series being designed and implemented by Washington State Region Six - Homeland Security to build and test response and recovery plans.”
Read MoreKenneth Dean Murphy Appointed FEMA Regional Administrator for Region X
June 18, 2010President Obama’s Appointment Of Kenneth Murphy As Regional Administrator
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:54 -0500
Business Resiliency Workshop for Healthcare Providers-- June 29-30
June 16, 2010Categories
Business , Healthcare
Public Health Seattle & King County & the King County Healthcare Coalition will be offering our free Business Resiliency Workshop for Healthcare Providers this summer.
Read MoreNW Media Focuses on Earthquakes
June 15, 2010Of interest on KCTS-9
Cascadia: The Hidden Fire
Tuesday, 6/8/10, at 8:00 p.m.
Seismic events around the globe offer insight into the super-quake-prone areas along the Pacific Rim. Producer Michael Lienau will join us in studio.