In the current coronavirus emergency people are offering to help. Experience in emergencies around the world has been that people want to help and do help. One way to think of this is how it will be when we have … Continue reading →
Public Health recommends that people at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible. https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/protection.aspx Look around you… do you have a neighbor who might need a little support? … Continue reading →
King County has its first cases of novel coronavirus and more cases have been identified in the U.S. In King County, along with a number of other places around the U.S., some people who have tested positive for novel coronavirus … Continue reading →
The Office of Emergency Management is offering several different training classes in the next few months. The topics include Home Retrofit, Stop the Bleed, Disaster Preparedness the Basics, and Disaster Skills Workshop. The list at this link shows all of … Continue reading →
A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population. Currently there is a less than pandemic sized outbreak of a new virus in China. Because … Continue reading →
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is hosting the Seattle Home Fair in your community. There will be information for renters, homeowners, and landlords with experts on rental housing rules, coaching on obtaining permits for renovations, and breakout … Continue reading →
Snowy backyard in north Seattle. Photo by Sarah Quackenbush The National Weather Center is calling for up to 3 inches of new snowfall & wind up to 26 mph on Tuesday night. Does anyone else love the look of snow delicately collecting … Continue reading →
Seattle (January 13, 2020) – Following limited overnight snowfall, the City of Seattle is closely monitoring impacts to services. Seattle saw snow showers over the night, with some accumulations of one to two inches on the ground. Temperatures are expected to … Continue reading →
Have a Plan Know the snow routes for your bus Listen to the weather forecast and have a plan if severe weather strikes Make sure you have a snow shovel and salt or a de-icer product to clear your driveway and sidewalks … Continue reading →
February 4 at Phinney Neighborhood Center Mass casualty events can happen at anytime and anywhere. At your workplace, at the game, during your commute, or even at your house. This free Stop the Bleed training will equip participants with the knowledge to … Continue reading →
