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

Hams - check in to Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service net at 1930LT Monday

Sunday, January 20, 2019

All licensed amateur radio operators (“hams”), 

particularly those in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, North King County and South Snohomish County,
are invited to check into the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service net, which meets every Monday at 1930LT (7:30pm) on the Shoreline repeater on the CRISTA tower.

frequency 442.825MHz offset +5.00MHz tone 103.5Hz

Meet your neighbor hams.
Check the operation of your equipment.
Get some additional air time.
Prepare to better help your family and neighbors in time of emergency.

73
Shoreline ACS



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9-1-1 Call if you can - Text if you can't

Monday, January 14, 2019

From Northshore Fire

You can now text 9-1-1 in an emergency in King County.
  • This new service is intended to help those that cannot call. 
  • King County asks that texting be reserved for those that are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, or those in an emergencies where being heard may cause additional dangers like home invasions and domestic violence. Texts to 9-1-1 are not anonymous and should not be used as a tip line.
  • Find out more about text-to-9-1-1 at www.kingcounty.gov/911
Should you need to text in an emergency:
  • Open the text messaging program on your cell phone.
  • Create a new message and enter the numbers “911” into the “To” field.
  • Include the location of the emergency and type of help needed (police, fire, or medical) in the very first text.
  • Stay with your phone, use full words, and follow instructions from the call taker.
  • Never use abbreviations or send photos or videos.


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Emergency Preparedness Workshop - March 4th


NEMCo is partnering with the King County Office of Emergency Management to sponsor a 2.5 hour Emergency Preparedness Workshop on March 4, 2019 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Northshore Fire Department in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore 98028.
  • Family Planning
  • All Hazards Assessments
  • Emergency Kits
  • Neighborhood Readiness
  • City Partnerships
  • Pet Preparedness

Online registration or 206-205-6545.




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Attention Hams (you know who you are): check in to service net on Mondays

Sunday, January 13, 2019

All licensed amateur radio operators (“hams”), 

  • particularly those in Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, North King County and South Snohomish County

are invited to check into the Shoreline Auxiliary Communications Service net, which meets every Monday at 1930LT (7:30pm) on the Shoreline repeater on the CRISTA tower.

frequency   442.825MHz    offset  +5.00MHz    tone  103.5Hz

  • Meet your neighbor hams.
  • Check the operation of your equipment.
  • Get some additional air time.
  • Prepare to better help your family and neighbors in time of emergency.
73
Shoreline ACS

Update: Mondays only - not Wednesdays.

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training opportunity announced

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

The Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, as it is commonly known, is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster.

Following a major disaster, local fire, medical, police, public works, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life sustaining needs.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program educates participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness, and provides hands-on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

After completing the CERT academy, volunteers have the opportunity to participate in additional drills and exercises to keep their skills sharp and continue to enhance their knowledge and abilities.

The next CERT academy begins on Monday, January 7, 2019 and runs for seven consecutive Mondays, from 6:30-9:30pm, at Northshore Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore.

Registration opens approximately 4 weeks prior. Classes fill quickly, and registration is open to the first 30 who submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee.

For more information on the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program, or to be sure to be notified as soon as registration begins, contact the program manager, Carl Lunak, at 425-354-1744 or by email.

The registration form is available here.

For more details, take a look at the flyer.



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Shoreline Emergency Management Coordinator speaks to Post 227

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer presented 
Emergency Management Coordinator
Jason McMillan with a certificate of appreciation.
Photo by Richard White

The November 6, 2018 meeting of American Legion Post 227 featured a talk by Jason McMillan.

In June, 2018, McMillan was hired by the City of Shoreline to be their Emergency Management Coordinator. 

He was introduced by Doug Sanders. First Vice Commander of Post 227. 

Post 227 is striving to be prepared to assist the public in the advent of an earthquake or other disaster and Sanders is leading the Post 227 effort toward that end. 

McMillan stated that the three most important things to have in a disaster are water, food and information.

Each household should have enough water and food to last until the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) or some other similar organization arrives to provide help. The length of time the stockpile of water and food should last is still under discussion. McMillan stated that is would be difficult for a family to stockpile enough water to last for more than a few days.

Information will be vitally important during a disaster. It is likely that cell phones would become inoperable. Some local radio stations have capabilities to continue operating during a disaster, so families may be able to receive information using a radio receiver. Ham radio operators will be especially helpful during a disaster.

After giving his talk, McMillan answered many questions from the audience. In response to a question, he stated that training for disaster preparedness is vital. When ordinary people are confronted by a disaster, the natural response is to get away from it. Through training such as that received by first responders, people can learn to head for the danger zone to provide assistance.

At the end of the evening, Post 227 Commander Larry Fischer presented McMillan with a framed certificate of appreciation.


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Are you prepared for an emergency?

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Highland Terrace Neighborhood Association meeting on Thursday, November 8

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Jason McMillan, City of Shoreline Emergency Management, will speak regarding the CERT* Program and ways to be prepared for emergencies.

Time: 7pm-7:45pm with time for Q/A.

*CERT is Community Emergency Response Team, a nation-wide training program to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters.

Location: Highland Terrace Elementary School Library, 100 N 160th St, Shoreline.

Highland Terrace map in purple


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Shoreline to offer free CERT emergency response training - register now

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

In October, Shoreline will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. 

This training teaches participants some basic disaster response skills such as basic fire suppression using fire extinguishers, utility control methods, basic disaster search and rescue techniques as well as disaster first aid.

The training culminates with a full scale disaster drill that allows the class to put their new skills to work.

There are no special skills or previous first responder experience required to attend and this training is free.

The purpose of this training is to get residents trained in basic skills that will allow them to help their neighbors in times of disaster when first responders may be unavailable.

This training will take place over several nights and all classes must be completed in order to graduate. 

The dates and locations are:

Unit Subject
Date
Time
Location
Units 1 and 6 -Intro and CERT Organization
2-Oct
6 - 9 PM
Shoreline Fire Department
Unit 2 - Fire and Utilities
4-Oct
6 - 9 PM
Shoreline Fire Department
Units 3 and 4 - Disaster Medical Operations
6-Oct (Sat)
9 AM - 3 PM
Shoreline City Hall
Unit 5 - Light Search and Rescue
9-Oct
6 - 9 PM
Shoreline Fire Department
Unit 7 - Disaster Psychology
11-Oct
6 - 9 PM
Shoreline City Hall
Unit 8 - CERT and Terrorism
16-Oct
6 - 9 PM
Shoreline Fire Department
Final Exam and MYN
18-Oct
6 - 8 PM
Shoreline City Hall
Final Drill
21-Oct (Sun)
2 - 5 PM
Shoreline Fire Department

Upon graduation, participants will receive a certificate of completion as well as a CERT backpack with basic supplies to get them started. This training is provided according to a national standard so the certificate is recognized by most other CERT programs throughout the country.

Class size is limited so registration is required to attend. Those that are interested can register by going HERE and clicking on the CERT Class button.



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Be prepared for emergencies - free training session

Tuesday, August 14, 2018



September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready for the next big winter storm, earthquake or other disaster?

If not, the Northshore Emergency Management Coalitions is putting on a free 4 hour workshop on emergency preparedness at Northshore Fire Station 51 in Kenmore on Saturday September 8th.

The workshop is a mixture of classroom and hands-on training focusing on being prepared for when disaster strikes.

The class runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm and will feature hands on fire extinguisher training, developing an emergency plan and building an emergency kit of supplies.

To register, contact Carl Lunak via email clunak@northshorefire.com or by phone at 425-354-1744.



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Shoreline saving puppies and saving lives

Monday, August 6, 2018



WestCoast CPR Training sponsored a puppy visit from Bravepup Rescue Saturday August 4, 2018. People of all ages attended to learn CPR and enjoy some puppy love!

For more information on taking a CPR class visit WestCoastCPRTraining.com

How you can help local Bravepup Rescue Puppies:
  • Book a puppy delivery for your workplace or event
  • Support Bravepup when purchasing through Amazon Smiles program
  • Foster a local rescue puppy
  • Volunteer at puppy visits
  • Donate at bravepup.org


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Emergency training for LFP City Council Monday

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Councilmembers from Kenmore and Lake Forest Park will join on Monday, June 4, 2018 for Northshore Emergency Management Training for elected officials from NEMco's Development Services Director Bryan Hampson and NEMco Emergency Coordinator Carl Lunak.

The session will be held at 6:30pm at Kenmore City Hall Council Chambers, 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore 98028.



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CPR / AED class at Northshore Fire in Kenmore

Friday, June 1, 2018

A 2.5 hour class can help you save a life
Photo courtesy Northshore Fire

The Northshore Fire Department is an authorized Red Cross training site and offers a number of courses that are delivered in both public and private settings.

Their next Community CPR/AED class is Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at at the Kenmore fire station 7220 NE 181st St from 6:30 to 9:00pm.

Visit the website for details and to sign up now!
This CPR course is designed to provide lay rescuers the fundamental skills and confidence to perform CPR on an adult. This course will teach participants how to recognize and alleviate airway obstructions, the proper use of an AED (Auto External Defibrillator) and the signs, symptoms and corrective action for a stroke or heart attack.

A course completion certification e-card will be provided to those who successfully complete the course.

This course is recommended for the general public and is scheduled once each quarter for the public.

Course Tuition – $35


6-4-2018 added address of training location

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Statewide communications drill included local HAM radio operators

Sunday, May 20, 2018

HAM radio operator
NEMCo volunteers
On Saturday March 31, 2018 Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) volunteers participated in a statewide communications drill.

The functional exercise began at 8:00am with a Request to Report issued via NEMCo’s Alert Northshore notification system.

Nineteen amateur radio operators checked into a resource net and were assigned to report to a specific post for the drill.

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) volunteers opened the radio rooms at Lake Forest Park, Northshore Utility District and the EOC at Fire Station 51.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)volunteers passed sample damage assessment information to each location and RACES members requested equipment from neighboring cities via HAM radio.

During the drill, NEMCo RACES contacted 26 other agencies, including the State of Washington at Camp Murray, Puget Sound Energy, and dozens of cities.

After a disaster, HAM radio would be the only reliable communication tool.

Emergency Preparedness Seminar June 2

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is planning an emergency preparedness seminar on June 2, 2018, from 9am-1pm. Once again this year, the seminar will be held at the Northshore Fire Department in Kenmore (7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore 98028).

Topics include: Fire extinguisher use and safety, utility shut-off, food preparedness, emergency kits, etc. Reserve a spot by contacting Carl Lunak at clunak@northshorefire.com or 425-354-1744.



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Sign up now for Emergency Preparedness seminar on June 2

Monday, May 7, 2018

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) is planning an emergency preparedness seminar on June 2, 2018, from 9am-1pm.

Once again this year, the seminar will be held at the Northshore Fire Department in Kenmore 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore 98028.

Topics include:
  • Fire extinguisher use and safety, 
  • utility shut-off, 
  • food preparedness, 
  • emergency kits
  • and more
Reserve a spot by contacting Carl Lunak 425-354-1744.



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HAM radio classes start next Monday in Kenmore

Monday, March 5, 2018

Starting next Monday March 12, 2018 Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCO) is hosting an amateur radio entry level class.

The eight classes will prepare students to take the FCC entry level HAM radio license test.

Classes are held an the Northshore Fire Station in Kenmore and open to all. 


The class is free, the book is $25, the FCC test is $15.

Contact Carl Lunak - 425-354-1744 to register or for more information.

According to an article by emergency communicator Steve Aberle, 

During major emergencies and disasters (NIMS Type 1 incident complexity), there may be major failures and overloading of the communications infrastructure, including the degradation or loss of the electrical grid, cellular phone network, Internet, public safety radio systems, and AM/FM radio systems. 
In such cases, supplemental emergency communications resources are needed in quantity and for extended periods until regular communications are restored.


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Sign up for Emergency Alerts for Lake Forest Park and Kenmore

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The City of Lake Forest Park has recently added a new means of contacting residents: the Alert Northshore Emergency Notification System (formerly CodeRed).

The cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park and Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) will use Alert Northshore for emergency notifications and the distribution of information considered to be important.

The Alert Northshore system allows officials to text, email or phone all or targeted areas in Lake Forest Park and Kenmore in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action, such as an evacuation, contaminated water, hazardous chemical spill, road closures, etc.

The system is capable of dialing the entire city within minutes, delivering a pre-recorded message, text, or email describing the situation, including instructions on any actions needed to remain safe.

You must sign up to receive Alert Northshore messages. 
If you reside or own property within the boundaries of the City of Lake Forest Park or City of Kenmore, and would like to receive Alert Northshore emergency messages, click here for more information and to access a link to the sign-up form.


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Spaces still available in CERT class

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Spaces are still available in CERT class - open to Shoreline residents

The Pacific Northwest is subject to a wide range of natural hazards. Earthquakes, severe winter storms, urban flooding, and wind storms can all escalate into a disaster situation.

If you want to be better prepared to respond and recover from disasters Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training may be for you.

The next Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT academy will begin on Thursday February 8th. The 8-class program teaches participants critical skills to help family, friends, and neighbors in emergencies. Classes begin at 6:30pm each night and end at 9:30pm at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st Street.

The cost of the class is $35. Registration is now open. More information and application here or email Carl Lunak



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Become a Community Emergency Response Team member

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

CERT graduating class

A regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster.

Following a major disaster, local fire, medical, police, city, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life-sustaining needs.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is hosting a CERT training program Feb 8 through March 24 that will cover local hazards, and basic disaster preparedness, and provide hands-on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

During actual emergencies in the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, CERT volunteers may be called upon to assist city staff and other partner agencies in performing a wide variety of tasks to help our community respond and recover.

The CERT training program begins on February 8 and will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 9:30pm with the final disaster simulation on Saturday, March 24.

Sessions will take place at the Northshore Fire Department, 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore. Space is limited to the first 30 applicants. Click here to view the CERT informational flyer, and here to view the CERT training registration form. There is a course fee of $35.

To learn more or register, contact Carl Lunak, Emergency Manager425-354-1744.



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Be prepared for emergencies - take a CERT class

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

The Pacific Northwest is subject to a wide range of natural hazards. Earthquakes, severe winter storms, urban flooding, and wind storms can all escalate into a disaster situation.

If you want to be better prepared to respond and recover from disasters Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training may be for you.

The next Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT academy will begin on Thursday February 8th. The 8-class program teaches participants critical skills to help family, friends, and neighbors in emergencies.

Classes begin at 6:30pm each night and end at 9:30pm at the Northshore Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st St.

The cost of the class is $35. Registration is now open. More information or find an application here  or email Carl Lunak



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CPR and Fire Aid class in Shoreline - pay on Saturday and take a friend for free

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Learn CPR and first aid

WestCoast CPR Training in Shoreline is offering a Buy 1 - Give 1 special for a Certified CPR/AED and First Aid Class at their facility, a $99 value.

They offer 1-Hour CPR Classes/ 7 Days a Week, but this offer is Valid for Purchases on Small Business Saturday November 25, 2017. Register by phone 206-629-5295.

Call Saturday, but your class can be scheduled anytime before January 31st. Class details and schedules here.

Both participants will receive certification cards in Adult/Child/ Infant CPR/ AED and Basic First Aid. Offer does not include Healthcare Provider BLS CPR.
Learn how to safely and calmly handle a medical emergency with CPR and First Aid training.

Blended CPR classes are part online video course, and part in-class practice at WestCoast CPR Training in Shoreline. The online course takes about 1.5 hours, and the hands-on practice class is just 1-hour or less in class.

Great “Peace of Mind” Gift for the Holidays! Thank you for supporting your local Shoreline Small Businesses!

CPR Classes in Shoreline at WestCoast CPR Training, 17544 Midvale Ave N. Suite 201, Shoreline, 98133, 206-629-5295.



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