Disaster Preparedness: The Basics

Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral,Arbor Heights,Ballard,Beacon Hill,Belltown,Broadview/Bitter Lake,Capitol Hill,Cascade/Eastlake/South Lake Union,Cedar Park/Meadowbrook,Central Area/Squire Park,Chinatown-International District,Citywide,Columbia City,Crown Hill,Delridge/North Delridge,Downtown Commercial Core,Duwamish/SODO,East of Seattle,Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview,First Hill,Fremont,Georgetown,Green Lake,Greenwood/Phinney Ridge,Haller Lake,High Point,Highland Park,Interbay,Judkins Park,Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights,Laurelhurst/Sand Point,Licton Springs,Madison Park,Madrona/Leschi,Magnolia,Miller Park,Montlake/Portage Bay,Mt. Baker/North Rainier,North Beach/Blue Ridge,North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park,North Capitol Hill,North of Seattle,Northgate/Maple Leaf,Pioneer Square,Queen Anne,Rainier Beach/Othello,Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt,Riverview,Roxhill/Westwood/White Center,Seward Park,South Beacon Hill/New Holly,South of Seattle,South Park,Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights,University District,Uptown,Wallingford,Wedgwood/View Ridge,West of Seattle,West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill,Whittier Heights
Contact: Seattle Office of Emergency Management
Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Contact Email: OEM@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

This presentation provides an overview of the hazards that can impact Seattle, and steps that individuals and families can take to become more prepared to deal with them. This includes guidance on how to develop a disaster plan, build a disaster supply kit, and organize with your neighbors to become better prepared. The presentation also provides an overview of other OEM efforts including the SNAP program, Community Emergency Hubs, and the City's new alert and notification system, Alert Seattle.
Registration is suggested but not required. Registration helps us estimate attendance and ensure adequate space

This event is NOT sponsored by The Seattle Public Library