Seattle Disaster Preparedness Training & GMRS Radio Net Check-In

Emergency Preparedness Training Available
Classes offered through the Seattle Office of Emergency Management

The Seattle Office of Emergency Management has published their upcoming series of classes: (http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/about-us/event-calendar/)

The next class is....

Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom, Register at the above web-site, click the Eventbrite link. (Scroll Down on the Eventbrite link for other class dates.)

Have you ever wondered what you'll do should an event disrupt your normal routine? What about your family or friends? Earthquakes, for example, do not happen every day, but that can happen and would be the worst-case scenario for Seattle. This presentation will provide an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps community members can take to become prepared for the unexpected. Participants will receive guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. You'll also receive an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City's new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.

Intended Audience: This presentation is intended for a broad array of audiences. This could include a business or non-profit organization looking to increase the personal preparedness of its employees. It could also include a community group looking to improve the personal preparedness of the neighborhood or people they serve.
 

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GMRS Radio Network Check-in, 8:00 pm Mondays

We continue to work with the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) to practice how to use ham radio in a disaster.  For those who aren’t able to join the ACS group, we still have a need at the Hubs for people who can help with local radio communications.  We use the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) and have a time set for every Monday, to check that our equipment is properly operating ready to go.  For those of you who have gotten your GRMS license (no test, FCC fee only), remember to check in on the GMRS radio network.  To obtain the repeater frequencies please send a request to info@seattleemergencyhubs.org

    1st Monday of the month – Channel 1 repeater
    2nd Monday of the month – Channel 2 repeater
    3rd Monday of the month – Channel 4 repeater
    4th Monday of the month – Channel 6 repeater
    5th Monday of the month – no test

This is a weekly on-air talk around to test our radios and repeaters. There will not be a formal net, please come up on the weekly designated channel and connect with other GMRS Hub radio operators. Share announcements, compare radios signal strength, meet new operators; this is to encourage participation and ensure our equipment is always in working order.

* Note: The Seattle Hubs GMRS radio net is not the same as the "PNW Street Medics Radio Check", but it is certainly worth participating in for those of us in the Seattle area (within range of the repeaters).