Montlake Emergency Hub News
Montlake Emergency Hub is sharing tips from the Emergency Management Division of Washington, www.DisasterReadyWashington.com, to help you prepare your household for disasters. It takes only about one hour each month to make progress on this essential goal. February’s tip is to create an Action Plan.
Monthly Tip: February - Action Plan
An Action Plan depends on the types of threats that might occur in our area. In our area, these include earthquakes, floods, landslides, hazardous material incidents, and extended power and communication outages. Your Action Plan should include how to respond in these situations. Some disasters may require evacuation, so you need to have a plan.
o Create a list of several places you can go during an emergency. Select places in different directions in case some roads are impassable.
o Sign up for Alert Seattle notifications at Alert.Seattle.gov or Alert King County notifications through identityservice.onsolve.net. KIRO-AM 710 is the primary entry point for FEMA’s National Public Warning system.
o Prepare a go-bag with essential items, keeping at least a half tank of gas in the car, and having a portable emergency kit, which you can take for evacuation.
o Review your Action Plan every six months and update as needed. Remember to test your fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and replace batteries every six months.
Urban Skills Fair
Mark your calendar for Urban Skills Fair, hosted by the Montlake Emergency Hub, in partnership with the Roanoke Emergency Communications Hub, the Montlake Community Club and the Montlake Community Center. Join us to learn additional skills needed during an emergency and more about creating an Action Plan.
Saturday April 25 th , from 12:00-3:00pm at the Montlake Community Center
Join the team!
The Montlake Emergency Hub is seeking individuals to help coordinate upcoming 2026 events. If you have 4-15 hours over the next 6 months, we will truly welcome your participation in this important project. Please contact us at MontlakeEmergencyHub@Montlake.net if you have any questions or to join the team.
