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Northshore Preparedness and Safety Fair 2019 this Saturday in LFP

Monday, September 16, 2019


The cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore are teaming up again for the Northshore Preparedness and Safety Fair!

Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10:00am until 2:00pm, at Lake Forest Park Town Center - Third Place Commons and Upper Parking Lot.

Local agencies are coming together to present emergency preparedness and safety information as well as giveaways.

Come get prepared before the winter storm season. Give blood at the mobile Bloodworks NW mobile van or take advantage of Evergreen Health’s Mobile Mammography van on the upper parking lot.

Learn how to properly fit a bicycle helmet with information from the Cascade Bicycle Club.

Children can participate in collecting stamps on a “Passport” as they find participating agencies to earn a prize.

The Northshore Preparedness and Safety Fair is an informational and fun event for the whole family!



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Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Fair Saturday

Friday, September 13, 2019

Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Fair this Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9am - 6:30pm at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026

Something big is going to happen. Are you prepared?

This will be a comprehensive Preparedness Event covering all aspects of disaster preparation. 

Topics such as Safety Actions, First Aid, Food, Water, Heat/Fire, Sanitation, Evacuation, Reunification, Recovery and other concerns will be covered during this event.

This is a drop-in event and you are invited!




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Shoreline Emergency Manager graduates from FEMA’s Emergency Management Advanced Academy

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Michael O’Hare, FEMA Region X Administrator,
congratulates Jason McMillan as he graduates.
Photo courtesy FEMA


Shoreline Emergency Manager Jason McMillan graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (formerly the Leaders Academy) after he completed the full curriculum that provides the strategic level training and education in the essential skills and tools for emergency management professionals to lead dynamic and resilient programs.

FEMA’s National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMAA) reinforces the qualities needed to lead emergency management programs, provides relevant management theories and concepts, and utilizes appropriate case studies.

Advanced Academy participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of their peers. The Academy is designed for emerging leaders wanting to advance their skillset. Students learn skills critical to performing leadership responsibilities such as program management and oversight, effective communication at all levels, integrated collaboration, and strategic thinking.

The training was delivered in Lynnwood, WA. Students attended four one-week classes over a six-month period. This was the first time that the course was delivered in the State of Washington as it is normally delivered at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, MD.

Thirty-two students from FEMA Region X attended the course. FEMA Region X consists of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska.

McMillan completed his training on August 30, 2019 and joined his class for a graduation ceremony at the Hooper Center at the FEMA Federal Regional Center in Bothell, WA where he was chosen by his classmates to deliver the class graduation speech.

Continuing education training is essential to building and maintaining a robust emergency management program. McMillan says that he will use the lessons learned from his training to grow the Shoreline Emergency Management program.

The Mission of the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management is to lessen the loss of life and reduce injuries and property damage during natural or man-made incidents through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.




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North City Neighborhood Association to hear about emergency preparedness in Shoreline Sept 12

Tuesday, August 27, 2019


North City Neighborhood Association
Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7pm – 8:30pm


The North City Neighborhood Association invites all to learn about what is going on in our neighborhood, and in the City of Shoreline.

At this meeting, we plan to have Jason McMillan, the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator, to talk about emergency preparedness.

Other topics on the agenda include:
  • City mini-grant for North City? The City does offer funding to the neighborhood associations for specific projects. Please bring ideas for possible projects.
  • Jazz Walk — post-mortem and ideas for next year
  • Branding — A new banner? A-Boards? Shirts?
  • Formalization of the NCNA.
Please join us!
  • Meet your neighbors
  • Share ideas and concerns
For more information contact info@northcityna.org

North City NA Blog


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City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management to host public meeting to discuss City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Photo courtesy King County archives

The City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will host a public meeting to answer any questions and receive comments about the 2019 Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan update.
The Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan lays the foundation to building resiliency in the city by identifying Shoreline’s greatest risks for disasters and creating strategies to lessen the impacts of those disasters.

This plan is required to be updated every five years and makes Shoreline eligible to apply for Hazard Mitigation Assistance funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.

This public meeting will be held from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline 98133

There will be a short presentation detailing the plan and possible mitigation projects followed by a Question and Answer period.

The 2014 plan is currently available on the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management webpage.

Come learn about the Hazard Mitigation Plan and provide your input for the 2019 plan update.


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Fall 2019 CERT Academy begins with a choice between two classes

Sunday, August 11, 2019


Are you ready for a major earthquake?

How about another nasty winter storm?

If not, the Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is offering two CERT classes this fall to prepare you with basic disaster response skills.For the fall of 2019 NEMCo will be offering two CERT classes. One “regular” CERT and one TEEN CERT. 

Both will begin on Monday September 9, 2019. The regular class will be held during the day 9:00am  –  Noon and is open to everyone. 

The TEEN CERT will be Monday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30pm with the final disaster simulation for both classes held on Saturday October 26, 2019 9-Noon. 

Registration is now open! Classes do fill up and registration is open to the first 30 students that submit a completed registration form along with the $35 class fee. (Scholarship are available).

NEMCo CERT program will educate participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness, and provide hands on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. 

After completing the CERT academy, volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in additional drills and exercises to keep their skills sharp and continue to enhance their knowledge and abilities. The Teen class also earns participants valuable community service hours!

For more information on Northshore Emergency Management Coalition CERT program or to be notified of future offerings contact the program manager Carl Lunak at (425) 354-1744, email, or website.



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Save a life: free Stop the Bleed class Monday July 22

Monday, July 15, 2019

The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life. 

The help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before medical professionals arrive.

Stop the Bleed is intended to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency,

During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
  • Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
  • Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
  • Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
  • Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
  • Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
  • Keep the victim calm until help arrives

The class is free and open to all. Please sign up here for planning purposes.

The class will be held at the Shoreline Covenant church, 1330 N 185th, 98133 on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 7-8:30pm.

Questions? Contact contact Kate Coffee at 206-291-4696.



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Earthquake - don't stand in a doorway - forget the "triangle" - here's what to do

Sunday, July 14, 2019

This week's earthquake was 4.6 magnitude. It struck at Three Lakes, Washington, in Snohomish county and shook much of our region. No significant impacts or damages have been reported within King County. There were a few aftershocks.


According to King County Emergency News:

When the earth shakes, know what to do: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!


Be informed, and tell others: Drop, Cover, and Hold On” is your best move to reduce injury and death during an earthquake in the United States.
  • DROP to the floor
  • Take COVER under a sturdy table, desk, or chair
  • HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Being ready for an earthquake includes practicing what you’ll do when the earth shakes so that a safe response becomes automatic. 

Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in the annual Washington Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, which is will be held on October 17, 2019 at 10:17am.

Don’t be misled by the "triangle of life"

The “triangle of life” technique for surviving an earthquake incorrectly directs people to use “voids” or “empty spaces”. Methods like standing in a doorway, lying alongside furniture, or running outside are considered dangerous and are not recommended. 

Here’s why:
  • Many injuries from earthquakes are caused from people running around while the ground is shaking. They fall down, run into furniture, step on broken glass, or are hit by falling objects.
  • In and around older buildings especially, there is a much higher likelihood of broken windows, falling bricks, and other dangerous debris.
  • Despite the urge to flee, experts advise people to stay put – you are more protected indoors under a sturdy desk or table.
  • Earthquakes in the U.S. do not typically result in total building collapse (also known as “pancaking”) due to higher building construction standards.

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Free Stop the Bleed class July 22

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Shoreline Covenant church, 1330 N 185th, 98133 is hosting a "Stop the Bleed" class on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 7-8:30pm

The class is free and open to all.

Sign up here

The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively assist that person can save a life.

Studies have shown that the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before medical professionals arrive.

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is leading the effort to save lives by teaching individuals how to provide vital initial response to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations. The Bleeding Control Basics course gives participants the necessary tools to become an empowered initial responder.

Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, Stop the Bleed® is a national awareness campaign and a call to action.

Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency … becoming the beginning of the trauma care chain of survival.

During Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
  • Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
  • Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
  • Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
  • Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
  • Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
  • Keep the victim calm until help arrives

Questions? Contact contact Kate Coffee at 206-291-4696.

7-4-19  Added registration link

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Briarcrest Emergency Prep and Safety Fair June 15

Sunday, June 9, 2019


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Learn to save a life - American Heart Association CPR and AED class June 19

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Shoreline Fire Department will hold a public class to teach the lifesaving skills of using a defibrillator (AED), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to American Heart Association standards.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7pm – 9pm at Shoreline Fire Department Headquarters 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline 98133. Enter the parking lot from southbound Aurora.

Do you want to learn how to potentially save a life? Come to our class and get certified with an American Heart Association Card by one of our Firefighter/EMT's. 

Please bring exact cash of $50 or check for a card. 

Free if you do not need a card.



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Are you ready for The Big One? Briarcrest Emergency Prep and Safety Fair June 15

Tuesday, May 28, 2019


The Briarcrest neighborhood association is hosting an Emergency Prep and Safety Fair on Saturday, June 15th from noon until 4:00pm at Briarcrest Elementary School, 2715 NE 158th, Shoreline 98155.

Special presentation from Jason McMillan, City of Shoreline, at 12:15pm. Fire extinguisher training at 1:15pm. Home earthquake retrofitting at 2:15pm.

Free food from Patty Pan Cooperative.



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Shoreline Office of Emergency Management seeks public input for Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Monday, May 6, 2019

Tree down, landslide NW 172nd
January 2018 windstorm
Photo by Barb Felts
Shoreline Office of Emergency Management seeks public input for Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Hazard Mitigation is any action taken to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property from natural disasters. 

Hazard Mitigation planning is a process used by State, tribal, and local governments to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develop mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate long term risks. 

The process of identifying risks and mitigation strategies is greatly enhanced by public participation.

The Shoreline Office of Emergency Management is in the process of updating the Shoreline Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking public input.

The last update occurred in 2015. You can see that copy of the plan by going to the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management webpage HERE and clicking the “Hazards in Shoreline” button on the left side of the page.

Shoreline residents and property owners can participate in the current plan update process by taking a brief survey HERE. The survey will remain open through July 31. 2019.

Please share your thoughts by taking this 2 minute survey. Your input and ideas are very valuable to the plan updating process.




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10 new graduates from Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Friday, May 3, 2019

CERT trainees learn how to use fire extinguishers

The Shoreline Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce the graduation of 10 new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members.

These 10 community members participated in over 24 hours of training, which culminated in putting their skills to the test in a final simulated disaster exercise held at the Shoreline Fire Department Training and Support Facility on April 28, 2019.

CERT trainees help a 'victim' out of a dangerous situation

The full scale exercise included participation by the Shoreline Fire Department and included volunteers from the Shoreline Boy Scouts, previous CERT graduates and the non-profit group, Moulage Mayhem out of Snohomish County who acted as victims of a large earthquake for the CERT team to rescue and provide first aid.

The Shoreline CERT training was led by Shoreline Emergency Manager Jason McMillan and longtime CERT member Pat Ducey who ensured the course covered the required material, while maintaining a positive attitude and making it engaging and fun for all participants.

Trainers check the list of things graduates should demonstrate

There are no special skills or previous experience required to take the CERT training and all residents are encouraged to participate in the program. The course provides participants basic level training in fire and utilities control, disaster first aid, search and rescue and disaster psychology.

Using skills learned in the classroom and during exercises, participants are better prepared to provide assistance to their family, neighborhood, community, and workplace following a disaster. 

Volunteer victims are triaged and treated away from the danger

Additionally, CERT program graduates become eligible to be deployed in the community to assist with large scale emergency and disaster incidents. They may also assist the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management with public education and outreach events.

There is no cost for CERT training and all materials are provided. For more information on the CERT program and to find out about upcoming training opportunities, email or call the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management at 206-801-2700.



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Shoreline recertifies as a StormReady Community

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologist (Shoreline Resident)
Reid Wolcott presenting Shoreline Emergency Manager
 Jason McMillan with StormReady Certificate on April 24, 2019.
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

The Shoreline Office of Emergency Management is proud to announce that the City of Shoreline has been re-certified as a StormReady Community by the National Weather Service.

StormReady uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather— from tornadoes to winter storms. 

The program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by providing emergency managers with clear-cut guidelines on how to improve their hazardous weather operations. 

StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives and protect property from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness.

To be officially StormReady, a community must:
  • Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
  • Have more than one way to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts and to alert the public
  • Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally
  • Promote the importance of public readiness through community seminars
  • Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises.

To verify that all of the StormReady criteria have been met, the National Weather Service conducted a site visit to review the equipment, public engagement plan and emergency plans of the applying community.

Shoreline met all of the requirements for renewal and was presented a recertification certificate on April 24, 2019. Shoreline has been a participant of the StormReady program for many years and is now certified until the next renewal in 2021.



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Free disaster preparation kits from Allstate agents

Monday, April 15, 2019

With last year’s active wildfire season and severe weather events in the Northwest, local Allstate agents are giving away over 10,000 disaster preparedness kits starting Monday, April 15 across Washington, Oregon and Idaho to better prepare families and communities for disasters of all kinds.
 
There are 135 participating agencies in 65 cities across Washington State.

Participating Shoreline Allstate Agencies

Together with The Allstate Foundation, participating agents are also donating $200,000 to American Red Cross chapters across the Northwest to support relief efforts.

“Even though it might be the last thing on your mind, a disaster can strike anywhere at any time,” said local Allstate agency staff Kristian Landon-Suson. 
“Most people—85 percent—aren’t prepared for a disaster, so local Allstate agents are here to help our neighbors be more prepared in the event of a sudden disaster.”

This is especially relevant for Washington residents, as wildfire season starts to heat up. Washington is ranked sixth on the list of top 10 “Most Wildfire Prone States,” according to the Insurance Information Institute, and the state has 154,900 households at high or extreme risk from wildfires. 

In 2018, 1,743 wildfires burned across Washington State, up 397 from 2017, scorching 438,834 acres, an increase of 34,611 acres.

“With wildfire season on the horizon and never knowing when a disaster might strike, building a kit is a great place to start on the path to preparedness. A next step would be creating a household evacuation plan that includes a list of emergency contacts and a designated meeting location in the event of a disaster,” Suson said.

Washington residents can stop by any participating Allstate agency to get a free disaster kit, while supplies last, that includes a hand-crank flashlight, first-aid kit and a whistle to signal for help.

For more information on how you and your community can get prepared for a disaster, contact your local American Red Cross chapter.



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Disaster Preparedness 101 on Wednesday - registration required

Monday, March 18, 2019

The Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will be offering a free “Disaster Preparedness 101” presentation at City Hall on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 6pm.

As part of the Ready Shoreline Program, this 2-hour presentation will provide participants basic information about disaster readiness.

We will talk about northwest hazards, emergency supply kits, water and food during emergencies, neighborhood readiness and many other areas of disaster preparedness.

This presentation will be conducted by the City of Shoreline’s Emergency Manager, Jason McMillan.

Space is limited! You can register HERE by clicking on the Disaster Preparedness 101 button!


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Change the batteries in your smoke alarms

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Spring forward and check your smoke alarms. Even those hard wired into your house have backup batteries that need to be changed.

Check your carbon monoxide alarms and replace batteries.

Check the manufacturer date on both — if older than 10 years your alarm needs replacing.

Check the expiration dates on your emergency food and water supplies. If they will expire in the next six months, take them out of storage and use them. Replace them with new supplies.



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CERT Training class in April - sign up now

Monday, March 4, 2019

CERT graduation class
These are the people who will save you in an emergency
Be one of them


The City of Shoreline Office of Emergency Management will be conducting a spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in April.

CERT is a training program used nationwide to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters and is an integral part of the Ready Shoreline program.

CERT training includes both classroom and “hands-on” training in the areas of home preparedness, fire suppression, first aid, search and rescue, terrorism awareness and disaster psychology.

At the end of CERT training, a disaster simulation is held to allow participants to practice their skills in a realistic setting.

There are seven classes that must be completed to graduate the course. Here is the class schedule:

CERT Introduction and CERT Organization
Tuesday, April 2 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Fire and Utilities
Thursday, April 11 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Disaster Medical Operations
Saturday, April 13 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Disaster Psychology and Terrorism Awareness
Tuesday, April 16 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Disaster Search and Rescue
Saturday, April 20 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Final Exam and Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) Training
Thursday, April 25 6:30PM - 9:00PM

CERT Final Disaster Drill and Graduation
Sunday, April 28 1:30PM - 5:00PM

Anyone over the age of 18 can take this CERT training. If you would like to register for this CERT Basic Training course, go to the Shoreline Office of Emergency Management website HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “CERT” text.

Class size is limited so register soon!



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Free Ham Radio class starts Feb 19

Tuesday, February 5, 2019


Ham radio is not just a hobby. In the event of a disaster (remember earthquakes?) it will be the only means of communication.

This is a free class but you will need to buy the book. If you want to operate from home, you will need to purchase radio equipment.

This class is sponsored by NEMCo and will be held at the Northshore Utility District office in Kenmore, 6830 NE 185th St on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm starting February 19, 2019.

Reserve a spot by contacting Carl Lunak 425-354-1744. clunak@northshorefire.com



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