Field Exercise for all West Seattle Hubs

Saturday, Aug 15, 10 am – 2 pm
Morgan Junction Park (6401 California Ave SW, Seattle)
This year we will set up a Hub and practice at Morgan Junction Park. All West Seattle Hubs will participate at that location. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. We’ll need neighbors to put the Emergency Hub volunteers through their paces. Large exercises are fun, informative, and inspiring. Plan on joining in!!

here are the full details:

Imagine a magnitude 6.8 deep earthquake shakes Seattle during business hours (like the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake). More than 200 buildings are damaged and landslides are widespread. Residents are also dealing with hazardous material spills, several large fires, multiple breaks in water and sewer lines, and much of the city is without power. Volunteers from Seattle’s Emergency Hubs respond within hours; they meet up in their neighborhood gathering spot, pull out their gear, and start organizing neighbors.

The scenario above is what Hub volunteers train for but we need the public to help us test our skills. Show up at the following location [West Seattle is one of four citywide] and help us practice matching haves and needs within the community. Experience how neighbors can work together.

Saturday, August 15, from 10 am to 2 pm

Morgan Junction Park
6401 California Ave SW

The public is invited … to learn about the Hubs, to think about their personal preparations for a disaster, and to assist Hubs volunteers in putting their skills to work. “Please stop by. We can’t be sure our system will hold up in a real disaster without involvement from the public. Plus, we’re confident you’ll leave feeling better prepared to take care of your household and your community.” said Ann Forest, exercise coordinator.

The Seattle Emergency Hubs are a grassroots organization dating back to 2008; Hubs gather and share information and match needs and resources within the community in the event of a disaster. The Hubs are locations where neighbors and community members can gather to begin helping themselves before outside assistance arrives. Hubs are active in over 70 locations throughout the city of Seattle and they continue to grow and evolve. Visit seattleemergencyhubs.org for more information, including a map of Hub locations.