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“Double-Trouble” Event on Sept. 18th Is A Win-Win

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Ryan

Ever wonder what’s in that metal, tan-colored box by the tennis courts?  Find out when Seattle’s Emergency Communication Hubs respond to imaginary earthquakes using the gear that’s in that box.  “Double Trouble”, our upcoming exercise, is on: Saturday, Sep 18 … Continue reading →

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Emergency HUB Drill Tests Community Preparedness

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Ryan

On an overcast June 1st before the marine layer burned away, a dozen Victory Heights residents gathered to participate in using our Emergency Communications HUB located in Victory Heights Park. The locked storage box next to the tennis courts was … Continue reading →

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Communications HUB Drill September 15th

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Ryan

The Victory Heights Emergency Communications HUB will have another drill to “test drive” operations on Saturday, September 15th from 10 AM to 1 PM in Victory Heights Park. Everyone is welcome (volunteers needed!) to learn how the community supports itself … Continue reading →

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Despite Rain, Emergency Communications Drill A Success

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Ryan

Despite steady rain all morning, on Saturday the Victory Heights Community Council successfully hosted a drill for our emergency communications HUB in Victory Heights Park. Part of a city-wide drill, “No Power, No Bars,” to simulate an area-wide prolonged power … Continue reading →

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Idriss Mosque Battles Religious Extremist

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Ryan

At last night’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council (read the complete minutes here), we heard from Hisham Farajallah about an unfortunately problem they’ve been having at the local Idriss Mosque on Northgate Way. A religious extremist has taken … Continue reading →

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Support Our GoFundMe For Victory Heights Emergency HUB

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Ryan

Support our GoFundMe campaign to raise money to help the Victory Heights emergency communications HUB.  On April 28th we will be holding a disaster drill in Victory Heights Park to simulate an extended power outage in our area.  Our new … Continue reading →

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Emergency Communications HUB Drill Connects Victory Heights With City

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ryan

On Saturday July 29th, the new Victory Heights emergency communications HUB did its first drill in conjunction with a city-wide event. Tables were set up and volunteers (including a local scout troupe) held different positions or played out various scenarios … Continue reading →

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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Thursday Morning

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ryan

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 17th, people all over the world will be participating in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Locally it will “occur” at 10:17 AM. Washington State has also gotten into the act, encouraging individuals or families that register for … Continue reading →

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