2016

Get Re-Certified for CERT!

A few good (but currently inactive) CERTies needed for January 20 and 27 Refresher

Inslee launches new Resilient Washington subcabinet in preparation for Big One

OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a directive to state agencies to bolster Washington state efforts to prepare for a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami.

Cascadia Rising Shows our Inadequacies

The Seattle Times took a look at the Cascadia Rising final draft report: we failed.

Free Medical, Dental, and Vision Care at the Seattle/King County Clinic

The Seattle/King County Clinic is a giant four-day FREE clinic.

FEMA Guidelines for Flooded Homes

Most homes on Vashon are well built against the seasonal rains and water we face. Still, if a drain clogs, or the incoming rain is heavier than the system can take you may still wind up with a flooded basement or other area of your home.

STORM PREPARATION

Seattle OEM Produces a Humorous Earthquake Preparedness Video–Starring Sasquatch!

Watch it on Vimeo.

ICS 100, 200 and 700 Courses offered for free–October 13th in Seattle

Seattle Colleges has generously offered to host an Incident Command System 100/200/700 Combination Course at no charge.

Mayor Murray proclaims October as Emergency Preparedness Month

In an effort to prepare Seattle communities for ‘The Big One’ and other disasters Seattle may face, Mayor Murray has proclaimed October 2016 as Emergency Preparedness Month.

Congratulations!

Thanks to All Who Participated

What a team! How is it possible that so many people can work together for four days and achieve so much?

Major Earthquake Exercise Will Examine Vashon's Readiness

Download a PDF version of this brochure (with better layout!) by clicking here.

ALERT King County To Replace Regional Public Information Network (RPIN)

King County is investing in a new regional public emergency alert and notification system which features a public alert service - ALERT King County - to keep residents informed about significant events or emergency situations.