WSDOT Winter Driving Supply Checklist
November 24, 2014Neighborhood preparedness begins at home - and in the car, because we never know where we’ll be when things get interesting. I saw a post from WSDOT this morning on Facebook that seems worth sharing - over the weekend, the passes got some harsher weather than expected. Click on the link below to view and print the Winter Driving Supply Checklist. I’m going to see how many items I can check off that are already in the back of my car - wish me luck. How did you do?
Read MoreAre YOU Prepared for a Landslide?
November 14, 2014Seattle to host Nov. 18th Twitter event to take questions about landslides
Read MoreRed Cross Continues to Add to their Numerous Apps
November 11, 2014
The American Red Cross has released a slew of apps for the Android and Apple marketplace.
National Weather Service Serves up Winter Weather for Winter Weather Awareness Week
November 10, 2014[](http://www.weather.gov/satellite?image=ir)Most folks believe the National Weather Service just reports on the weather – but I remain skeptical. I actually think they know how to control it – when it fits their key goals. As conclusive proof, realize that the NWS proclaimed this week as _[“Winter Weather Awareness Week”](http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/seasonal/winterAwareness/?wfo=sew)_. As a direct result – not coincidentally as many naively assume – the nation is going to be plunged into dramatic Winter Weather. Is this a dramatic publicity stunt? One has to wonder. Regardless, whether we want it or not, be aware that [Western Washington will be plunged into freezing weather over the next few days](http://www.king5.com/story/weather/2014/11/09/freezing-temperatures-western-washington/18764343/). Much of the rest of the country will see much [worse weather](http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html) – with bitter cold and heavy snows. Although suspicious, I assure you my previous blog – with guidance for Vashon’s Winter Weather – was purely coincidental. Despite what others say…
Read MoreVashon-Maury Island Radio Club Holds LACC and Repeater Show and Tell
November 5, 2014
Over 25 ham radio operators showed up for the local amateur radio club’s bimonthly meeting tonight at Vashon’s Emergency Operations Center.