Showing posts with label emergency preparedness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label emergency preparedness. Show all posts

Alert Shoreline

Tuesday, October 29, 2013


Do you want to be notified about police alerts affecting your neighborhood? When a road is closed near your home? What is on the City Council’s or Planning Commission’s agenda for an upcoming meeting? Then sign up for Alert Shoreline! Alert Shoreline is the City’s new mass communication system that will provide residents with emergency notifications and community news.

You decide how you wish to be informed in an emergency – email, text, phone, or cell phone. You can also input several different addresses of places important to you, such as your home, your child’s school, and/or your work. If there is an issue near one of those locations, such as a road closure or police alert, you will be notified.

In the event of an emergency where there is an immediate danger to public safety, the City will have the capability of calling everyone that has a number listed in the White Pages whether they have registered with Alert Shoreline or not. Eventually, the City hopes to be able to notify everyone, even those with blocked numbers and mobile phones as their only phone. However, if you wish to receive any of the community alerts, you will need to register with Alert Shoreline.

When you register, you will be able to select from a range of community topics important to you to receive periodic updates. Such topics could include Aurora Corridor construction, Emergency Management, or Neighborhoods News. Alert Shoreline takes the place of the City’s current eNews system. PLEASE NOTE: If you registered on the City’s old eNews system and wish to continue to receive notifications, you MUST create a new account through Alert Shoreline.

Sign up here. If you have questions contact Management Analyst Eric Bratton 206-801-2217.


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Lake Forest Park staff prepare for an earthquake

Monday, October 14, 2013

Mayor Mary Jane Goss proclaimed October Emergency Preparedness Month for Lake Forest Park. 

City staff will be participating in the 2013 ShakeOut earthquake drill, which will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:17am. 

Mayor Goss encourages individuals, companies, and governmental agencies to review their emergency preparedness plans, information, and emergency kits, in order to be prepared during an emergency.


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Emergency Management training volunteers to run disaster volunteer reception centers

Thursday, October 10, 2013


The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) is recruiting volunteers to staff regional Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC). After a disaster such as an earthquake, VRC workers register citizens as official emergency volunteers to assist city personnel engaged in disaster response activities. 

Emergency Managers will conduct training for volunteer VRC staff on Wednesday, October 23, 9:00 am to 4:00pm at the Brier City Hall.

Citizens with personnel management, human resources, administrative, or logistics experience are preferred, but anyone with enthusiasm and interest is welcome to train for this exciting volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer Reception Centers provide an orderly means to register citizens as volunteer emergency workers following a disaster.

 “The onset of disaster is not the time to organize a process to manage emergent volunteers.  A preplanned facility to screen, identify, and train volunteers is the smart way to quickly register citizens as emergency workers,” said Dan Good, ESCA VRC Program Manager.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is a local government emergency management organization created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway.

Contact ESCA at 425-776-3722 to register or ask questions.

The Brier City Hall address is 2901 228th Street SW, Brier 98036.


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Disaster planning in Shoreline

Saturday, October 5, 2013

The Shoreline 2013 CERT
If there's a disaster, hope one of them lives on your street
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline


By Patrick Ducey

The earth has just stopped shaking, and it was a big one. The power is out. Your phone doesn’t work. The internet won’t respond. There is damage all around, and many people are possibly injured. Sound farfetched? Sound like a disaster movie? It could be something that happens in our future.

There are many earthquake fault lines in the Pacific Northwest, some of which have the potential to cause devastating earthquakes like the one that struck Christchurch, New Zealand or cause tsunamis like the one that struck Japan. Every resident who makes their home in this region should have a plan to prepare for disasters like these and others.

The City of Shoreline has a plan. The first thing emergency responders do after a disaster is to perform a damage assessment of the entire city. They won’t stop and help; they won’t answer calls while they survey the city. After the assessment, they will respond first to high priority emergencies. City emergency planners realize that some parts of the city may not see help for days.  The city has a plan for that, too. Part of the plan is to train community members in emergency response.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a national program that helps prepare citizens to assist their neighbors when a disaster has overwhelmed emergency services. CERT members are trained in fire fighting, first aid, urban search and rescue, and being part of an overall disaster recovery team. The training is free, sponsored by the City of Shoreline and the Shoreline Fire Department.

Shoreline CERT proudly announces the completion of our latest CERT class. More of your neighbors have a plan for what to do after the earth stops shaking. For more information on joining our team, contact the Shoreline Emergency Management Office.



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Storm information from Lake Forest Park Public Works

Sunday, September 29, 2013


In Lake Forest Park, the fall can bring heavy rain and high winds. When heavy rain or high winds are forecast, the City’s Public Works crews are ready to remove the fallen trees from the road. If wires are on the ground, call 911. Police will ensure citizen safety and contact the proper agencies.

You are part of the team, too! Your participation and awareness can help. Here is how:

  1. Clear your sidewalk and nearby street drains of leaves. Do not remove the grate from the storm drain opening – this does not unclog the system and creates a hazard for everyone. Place your leaves in a yard waste container or compost bin, not on the street.
  2. Listen to the weather forecast. Have a plan in case severe weather strikes.
  3. When a heavy rain or wind storm hits, don’t drive if you don’t have to. Having fewer cars on the street during and after a storm makes it easier to clear the streets of fallen trees.
  4. Watch for and obey “Street Closed” signs. They are placed by crews for your safety.
  5. Stay away from downed power lines.
  6. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
  7. If you haven’t already done so, build a Basic Emergency Supply Kit (more informantion here.

If localized flooding is severe and you are unable to clear the drain, call City Hall at 206-368-5440 during business hours or, after hours, call 206-296-8100.


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Know disaster before it arrives - public meeting Tuesday Sept 24

Friday, September 20, 2013


Bothell Way in Lake Forest Park
25% of this water came from Shoreline
Public meeting set for hazard reduction plan

The King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Partnership invites King County residents to participate in a public meeting being held September 24, where the results of County's most recent disaster analysis will be displayed and discussed.

Whether you live in an urban or rural area of King County, everyone needs to prepare before disaster strikes. Our region is subject to flooding, earthquakes, severe storms, and other natural disasters. Although you may not have experienced these firsthand, knowing how to prepare for these events by recognizing risks and identifying potential hazards through hazard mitigation is critical.

Tuesday, September 24, 6 – 8pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133


The meetings will open with a brief presentation on the results and progress of the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is being updated in line with King County's commitment to creating communities that are more resilient to disasters. After the presentation, there will be an open house with computer model simulation and hazard maps to show countywide disaster vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities are:

  • Earthquake
  • Flood – 50-year, 100-year and 500-year events
  • Wildfire
  • Landslides and mass movements
  • Severe weather

Partnership members and staff will be available to answer questions. A computer model will be available to demonstrate estimated damages if an earthquake or flood were to affect your community. Based on the results, experts will be available to discuss mitigation options that could limit future damage to your residence or property. Personal preparedness information will also be available to take home.



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Emergency Management Radio Operators earn Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Volunteer Group Award for 2013

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) Radio Operators with the
Seattle Multiple Sclerosis Society Bike MS Volunteer Group of the Year Award for 2013.
Photo by Randy Schaffer.


The Seattle Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has awarded “Volunteer Group of the Year for 2013” to the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency’s (ESCA) radio operators for providing radio communications support to MS charity bikes rides and walks since 1995.

Over the September 7th and 8th weekend, approximately thirty ESCA radio operators or “hams” established a radio communications network used to monitor the progress of about 2,000 cyclists riding in the society’s annual 2-day, 150 mile charity bike ride. Starting at the Skagit County fairgrounds, the cyclists followed a winding, sometimes hilly route through Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties with return to the fairgrounds.

Mechanical failures, exhausted riders and occasional first aid situations kept the radio frequencies busy over the long days as the cyclists traveled scenic routes north to Anacortes and south to Oak Harbor on day one and along coastal roads between Bellingham Bay an Padilla Bay on day two.

The annual Award was presented to the “hams” at a Saturday night MS Ride rally where high contribution cycling teams, corporate sponsors and many other volunteers were recognized.

The ham radio coverage is vital since cellular phone signals aren’t always adequate on some of the rural back roads. Radio operators in support vehicles are often first on scene of bike mishaps or the more common flat tire or broken spokes. 

“Rescued” cyclists are transported back to the fairground “Start/Finish” line while the Ride officials are informed by radio of the progress of the cyclists as they pedal their way to making good on donation pledges.

“Supporting the MS Society with radio communications provides a great benefit, said Radio Program Manager, Dan Good.  “Volunteering for the MS society is great training for our emergency radio operators responsible for establishing post-disaster communications among city Emergency Operations Centers, hospitals, and 911 dispatch centers.  Disasters such as an earthquake or severe winter storm routinely take out telephone service and often overwhelm public safety radio.”

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is a local government emergency management organization created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway.

Anyone interested in becoming a licensed amateur band radio operator trained to send emergency radio traffic in a post-disaster environment should contact Dan Good at 425-776-3722.



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September is “National Emergency Preparedness Month



Mayor Keith McGlashan, EM Gail Harris, Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Services Team Leader Alan Coburn and Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team Leader, Patrick Ducey. Pictures by ACS Team lead John Slomnicki.


At the City Council meeting on, Sept. 9, 2013, City of Shoreline’s Mayor Keith McGlashan Proclaimed September as “National Emergency Preparedness Month”. Residents and businesses are encouraged to implement emergency preparedness measures as part of the overall emergency preparedness programs of the Shoreline community and State. City resources to help Shoreline residents be prepared are available on the City’s website, Prepare for an Emergency.

In addition, this year the City has partnered with King County to renew the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The City will host a North King County Regional meeting on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Shoreline City Hall. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about identified hazards in the City of Shoreline such as earthquakes and flooding, and potential impacts of these hazards to individual home properties.

Alan Coburn, Gail Harris, Patrick Ducey in front of the
ACS Communication Van.
Photo by John Slomnicki

The City has partnered with local businesses/agencies that will be in attendance to answer questions regarding emergency preparedness.  Partners include: American Red Cross, Auxiliary Communications Team (ACS), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), King County Emergency Management staff, King County Medical Reserve Corp., Shoreline Fire Department, Shoreline Home Depot, Shoreline’s Office of Emergency Management, and the Washington State Animal Response Team.

Residents are encouraged to participate in the King County survey regarding potential hazards within the region.  The survey is accessible through this link, King County Regional Hazard Mitigation-Public Awareness Survey. 

You can review the current Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan and give feedback also to the City’s Emergency Manager, Gail Harris, at 206-801-2271, 



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Community input needed to update disaster response plan in Shoreline

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The City of Shoreline has a unique set of hazards including earthquake and flooding that could lead to large-scale disasters. The City and Shoreline Fire Department are in the process of updating the current plan that expires in 2014. They have joined with King County and other cities and fire districts in working towards a Regional Plan.

In order to do this they need community input. There are three ways you can do this: 



Take the Survey



Attend the community meeting on September 24 at Shoreline City Hall to learn about your individual risk and give feedback.



Review the current plan and identify issues that you believe are important to the City


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What will an earthquake do to your house? Find out Sept 24

Friday, September 13, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 6-8pm, Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98155. Email for more information.

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Two chances to be ready for disaster - CERT classes in Kenmore and Shoreline

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Local Emergency Management to offer FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training Northshore Fire Department in Kenmore, Thursday nights September 19 – November 14, 2013.


The Pacific Northwest is subject to several natural hazards. Earthquakes, severe winter storms, urban flooding, and damaging high winds can all cause an emergency to quickly escalate into a disaster situation. Citizens can suddenly be without electricity and water, need temporary shelter, and even emergency medical care.

Cities have enough fire fighters, police and paramedics to respond to emergency situations on a routine basis. In a disaster situation when many people may need help simultaneously, emergency responders may not be immediately available to meet the needs of everyone calling 911 – if the phones are working. While local government emergency managers at Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) are bringing special teams, supplies, and equipment into the region to augment city disaster responders, citizens should be prepared to help themselves and one another until help arrives.

Disaster response history shows ordinary citizens want to help, but they need training to operate in the post-disaster environment and understand the disaster response organization.

To prepare citizens to take care of themselves and their neighbors until help arrives, the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to local citizens starting Thursday, September 19, 2013 and concluding on November 14th.

To register, contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722.

Fire Fighters, EMT's, Emergency Managers and CERT Program Managers deliver the three-hour CERT classes on eight consecutive Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Students will extinguish small fires with fire fighters, learn disaster first aid including triage and treatment, conduct urban search and rescue to extricate people trapped in buildings, and perform other vital skills needed to help others in a disaster environment.

Trained CERT members have the option to become part of a volunteer disaster response team that may deploy with professional responders.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency is a local government emergency management organization created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway.


And in Shoreline, The Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)  program sponsored by the Shoreline Community Services department, provides citizens with an understanding of the responsibility in preparing for disasters.  It increases the ability to safely help themselves, family and neighbors. This helps fire and police do their difficult jobs in the time of crisis.

The classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings beginning September 10th through October 3rd. If you are interested email or call 206-801-2260 to receive an application packet.


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Amateur radio license courses starting Sept 30

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Ham operators participating in a training exercise


The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) is offering two amateur radio license courses starting Monday, September 30, 2013 to prepare students for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) license examination.

Courses for the entry (Technician) and mid-level (General) license convene simultaneously Monday evenings, 7:00 pm to 9:00pm at the Brier City Hall for eight consecutive weeks. The courses conclude with FCC exams scheduled on November 18. 

The Brier City Hall address is 2901 228th Street, SW, Brier, WA  98036. The courses are free with the exception of a $25.00 text book and $15.00 FCC exam fee.

The beginner level amateur band radio license is required for entry into the fascinating hobby of “ham” radio. It’s all about getting on the air and communicating with a region-wide network of ham radio operators for fun, providing communications for charity events or helping governments transmit vital disaster response information when telephones fail.

Those already holding the prerequisite license may attend the separate, but simultaneous mid-level license course. These license holders enjoy greater power output and frequency privileges required for world-wide communications.

The textbooks for both courses are available through the ESCA office for the discounted price of $25.

Contact the Course Manager, Dan Good, at 425-776-3722,  or Vickie Fontaine, Program Assistant to register or ask questions about getting started in amateur band radio.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency was created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway to provide city government disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery services. 

2901 – 228th Street SW, Suite A, Brier, WA  98036
Phone:  (425) 776-3722  ●  Fax:  (425) 775-7153


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Ham Radio Operators demonstrate modern capabilities this weekend

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Communications Mobile Command Vehicle in Shoreline
Photo copyright Marc Weinberg


Public Demonstration and Practice of Emergency Communications 11am June 22 to 11am June 23, Shoreline Fire Department, 175th and Aurora Ave N.

By Marc Weinberg

Thousands of Ham Radio operators across the US and Canada will be showing off their emergency capabilities for 24 hours June 22-23.

Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio providing critical communications in emergencies world-wide. In most cases Amateur Radio – often called “Ham Radio” - was often the ONLY way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer “hams” traveled great distances to set up communication facilities for fire, police and other first responders to save lives and property.

When trouble is brewing, ham radio people are often the first to provide critical information and communications.

During this 24 hours, the public will have a chance to meet our Shoreline HAMS and talk with them to find out what the Amateur Radio Service is about. Showing the newest digital and satellite capabilities, voice communications and even historical Morse code, hams from across the USA and Canada will be holding public demonstrations like this event to show the public emergency communications in action.

This annual event is called "Field Day." It is sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and back yards around the country.

Their slogan, "Ham radio works when other systems don't! " is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 30,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year's event.

Learn more about Ham Radio in Shoreline. The public is most cordially invited to come, meet and talk with the hams. See what modern Amateur Radio can do.


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How will you keep your family safe and assist others in a disaster?

Saturday, April 27, 2013


ESCA offers disaster preparedness classes

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Emergency responders will be overwhelmed meeting the needs of the public in the first hours following a major disaster. As we have seen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and other weather events, disasters can happen anytime, anywhere.  

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster.

The course begins Monday, May 6th, 7pm –10pm and continues over the next four weeks on both Monday and Thursday nights (there is no class on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day). The last class on June 3rd is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the four week course. 

Classes convene at the Brier City Hall, 2901- 228th St SW.  

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations.  To register, please contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722.


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Emergency Prep Fair on Saturday - volunteers brave the cold to inform the public

Sunday, April 14, 2013

It was a cold and miserable day Saturday but volunteers and Shoreline staff standing outside Shoreline Central Market zipped up their jackets and braved the cold to help inform people about emergency preparedness.

Washington State Animal Response Team will help you prepare for your animals
in a disaster and assist with rescue efforts.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Gail Harris is in charge of emergency preparedness for the City of Shoreline
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Little ones got to learn about 911 from a police officer
and get some swag in the process.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson


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Emergency Prep and Safety Fair at Central Market Saturday

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair Saturday, April 13, 10am to 3pm, at Central Market, 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline 98133 (upper Sears Plaza / Aurora Square). Demonstrations, information, knowledgeable volunteers.


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ESCA offers disaster preparedness classes

Thursday, April 11, 2013


How will you keep your family safe and assist others in a disaster?

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Emergency responders will be overwhelmed meeting the needs of the public in the first hours following a major disaster. As we have seen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and other weather events, disasters can happen anytime, anywhere.  

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster.

The course begins Monday, May 6th, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over the next four weeks on both Monday and Thursday nights (there is no class on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day). The last class on June 3rd is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the four week course. 

Classes convene at the Brier City Hall, 2901- 228th St SW.  

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine 425-776-3722.


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Amateur radio license courses starting April 1

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Emergency Services Coordinating Agency radio operators
participating in an emergency communications exercise


Brier, WA, - The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) is offering two amateur radio license courses starting Monday, April 1, 2013 to prepare students for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) license examination. 

Courses for the entry and mid-level license convene simultaneously Monday evenings, 7pm to 9pm at the Brier City Hall for eight consecutive weeks. The courses conclude with FCC exams scheduled on May 20.

The Brier City Hall address is 2901 228th Street, SW, Brier, WA  98036. The courses are free with the exception of a $25.00 text book and $15.00 FCC exam fee.

The beginner level amateur band radio license is required for entry into the fascinating hobby of “ham” radio. It’s all about getting on the air and communicating with a region-wide network of ham radio operators for fun, providing communications for charity events or helping governments transmit vital disaster response information when telephones fail.

Those already holding the prerequisite license may attend the separate, but simultaneous mid-level license course.  These license holders enjoy greater power output and frequency privileges required for world-wide communications.

The textbooks for both courses are available through the ESCA office for the discounted price of $25. 

Contact the Course Manager, Dan Good, at 425-776-3722,  or Vickie Fontaine, Program Assistant, to register or ask questions about getting started in amateur band radio.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency was created by the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the Town of Woodway to provide city government disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery services. 


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Registration open for CERT class in Brier

Monday, February 11, 2013


Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. As we have seen in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, as well as other weather events, emergency responders may be delayed meeting needs of the public in the first hours following a major disaster.

The Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA), located in the City of Brier, is offering disaster preparedness classes to King and Snohomish county residents. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is about keeping yourself and your family safe and assisting others until help arrives.

Professional first responders, Emergency Managers and CERT Instructors teach students to extinguish small fires, provide life-saving first aid, conduct urban search and rescue, and perform other vital skills needed to help themselves and others after a disaster. The course begins Thursday, February 21st, 7:00pm –10:00pm and continues over eight consecutive Thursday nights. The last class on April 11th is a disaster simulation for students to practice what they have learned over the eight week course.

Classes convene at the Brier City Hall, 2901- 228th St SW.

ESCA is currently accepting CERT class registrations. To register, contact Vickie Fontaine at 425-776-3722.


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Big (training) earthquake in Woodway last Saturday

Monday, November 19, 2012


No - there was no earthquake on Saturday in Woodway.
But what if there had been? 

That was the question the CERT team members had to confront on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

CERT Teams receive a pre-exercise safety briefing
Photo by Patrick Ducey

Patrick Ducey tells the story

There was a big earthquake in Woodway on Saturday. It wasn't the kind of earthquake that could be felt be a seismograph, rather it was more of a training earthquake for CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) personnel.  The Woodway City Hall building is scheduled to be torn down, but before the machinery shows up, ESCA (Emergency Services Coordinating Agency) was given the opportunity to practice search and rescue in the vacant structure.  ESCA CERT invited Shoreline CERT to come and participate, and together they practiced rescue skills.

With a litter in place, a CERT Team member
prepares to extract a survivor from under a desk
Photo by Patrick Ducey

In the event of a real disaster, professional emergency responders will most likely be overwhelmed dealing with the large number of people needing help.  Citizen volunteers from ESCA CERT and Shoreline CERT are trained to assist their neighbors during a disaster.  Training like this is one way to stay prepared for when the big one hits.

A CERT Team prepares to transport a survivor
on a makeshift wheelchair
Photo by Patrick Ducey

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