Community Preparedness

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead

Video Links

Listen to Seattle community members speak about the importance of emergency preparedness. They will explain why they got prepared, actions they’ve taken within their communities and helpful hints for you!

• Michael Neguse-Seattle Neighborhood Group
  
  
• Bob Friedlander & Nick Phoulaiat-Pacific Asian Empowerment Program
  
  
• Slugo Rigor-International Drop-In Center
  
  
• Paulina Lopez-South Park Resident (English & Spanish)
  
  
• Donna Platt & Laura Gramer-Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center (ASL)
  
  
• Tong Phum, Dean Wong & Jocelyn Lui - Asian Counseling and Referral Service
  
  
• Gary Tang - Asian Counseling & Referral Service (Cantonese)

What is a Community Emergency Hub?

Community Emergency Hubs are pre-determined locations, by community members, to meet after an emergency to share information, resources, problem solve and support each other.

Hub mission is accomplished SOLELY through community volunteers

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very un-dramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."  
-Arthur Ashe

• What's a hub?- Acrobat PDF
• Hub Mission - Acrobat PDF
• Where are hubs?- Acrobat PDF
• How can I connect to an exisiting hub?- Acrobat PDF
• How can I start a hub?- Acrobat PDF
• What is a hub “go-kit?”- Acrobat PDF

For more information, please contact Tracy Connelly at: tracy.connelly@seattle.gov, or call 206-233-5076.