Want to see what a functioning hub looks like? Come check out the next drill!
Sunday, June 22, 2025, Noon to 4 PM
Drills are actually pretty enjoyable, they're low pressure and hands-on. If you can read drill scenarios (simple things like "my power is out and I need my medication refrigerated") and act a little confused or worried (most of us don't need to act much), you're more than qualified to participate. Even if you can only swing by for half an hour, you'll walk away understanding how our neighborhood can take care of each other when things get rough.
4AM. A violent shake jolts you awake. 90 seconds of terror, then silence.
Power out. Cell service dead. Gas smells linger. Your home is standing, but what about your neighborhood? Your city?
As neighbors emerge with flashlights, checking on each other, a crucial question arises: Where do you go for information? How can you help?
During an emergency city, state, and federal resources will be overwhelmed and will not be available for days or weeks, so neighborhoods must plan to work together. Community Emergency Hubs are places where people gather after a disaster to help each other by sharing information.
We don't have food or shelter, but we collect and share information about where vital needs can be met.
For more information, see our About page and http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/, or check out our printable explanation.
It's Ross Park's Hub-in-a-Box! It houses supplies for coordinating and sharing information after a disaster – such as tables, chairs, and white boards. Things our neighborhood will need to exchang information and resources after a major disaster.
Start by making a disaster preparedness plan for yourself and the people closest to you. Check out:
If you're ready you'll be more able to help your community after a disaster.
We need neighbors to help with outreach, training, and drills. Want to help?