Fake quake: West Seattle drill needs you to shake things up


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It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the West Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs (above) – neighborhood-designated sites around the peninsula where you would be able to go in case of disaster/major emergency, to get information and help (here’s where to find the one that’s closest to you). This morning, we have a request for you to help the Hubs during an upcoming “fake quake.” From Cindi Barker:

On Saturday, October 16, there will be a citywide drill of volunteer Emergency Preparedness organizations. In West Seattle, the Emergency Communications Hubs will set up 3 of their Hubs and conduct a live drill of an earthquake scenario, complete with aftershocks. To make this as realistic as possible, we would like to have citizen “actors” come to the Admiral, Fauntleroy or Highland Park Hubs to report damage, request assistance or offer resources (we’ll provide the script ideas). We would especially like to invite SNAP groups or Block Watch members to help, so you can see how the Hubs could interact with your neighborhood group. The drill will run from 9:00 am to noon on the 16th and you can participate for part or all of the drill. If you can help, please contact us at info@bepreparedseattle.info.

2 Replies to "Fake quake: West Seattle drill needs you to shake things up"

  • cj October 7, 2010 (1:10 pm)

    Are all the current managers of the locations on board with the hub designations? I would hate to have the real thing happen only to find the manager of the property or commercial operation not accommodating.

  • CeeBee October 7, 2010 (8:54 pm)

    Yes, that was an essential first step before proceeding. Many of the hubs are located in parks and we work with the Parks department Emergency Management Coordinator for those locations. For locatons on private property, we have coodinated with the owners as well.
    Cindi Barker

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