Tag Archives: HUB

What is a HUB?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Ryan

You’ve probably heard us talking about Emergency Communications HUBs, including the one here in Victory Heights, in the park. Contrary to how it may seem, these are not run by the city but by volunteers just like you and me. … 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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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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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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Emergency Preparedness HUB News and More

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Ryan

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council (read the complete minutes here) in addition to an election to vote in a new President and Vice-President (congrats to Ann Forrest and Monica Harris, respectively), there has been much movement … Continue reading →

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Emergency Drill Prepares HUB Volunteers

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Ryan

Under grey threatening skies that later changed to sunshine, Emergency communication HUBS around Seattle participated in a simulated disaster drill Saturday morning, including the one in Lake City located in the Fred Meyer parking lot. For two hours, volunteers at … Continue reading →

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Community Council Hears From Sound Transit and Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ryan

Last night’s monthly meeting of the Victory Heights Community Council featured presentations from Sound Transit and about SNAP (Seattle Neighborhood Actively Prepared). Read the complete minutes of the March meeting. First up, Roger Iwata from Sound Transit told residents about … Continue reading →

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Community Council Meeting March 19th

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Ryan

You are invited to attend the monthly Victory Heights Community Council meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at 7 PM at the Pre-school in Victory Heights Park. The agenda will include two speakers, Roger Iwata with Sound Transit (Lynnwood Link light … Continue reading →

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