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Wind and Snow this Week
The National Weather Service is warning about the possibility of high winds beginning on Monday. There is a possibility of snow in Seattle by Tuesday, especially at higher elevations. Have your...
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Holiday Season Safety Precautions
At the holiday season many people receive more mail than usual, including packages sent either by postal or private delivery services. Reports are coming in from around Wedgwood of mail theft:...
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Rain or Snow?
The National Weather Service forecast for the week of December 23 to 29 is for rain, rain, rain — and maybe some snow. It is possible that Wedgwood will wake up to a white world on Tuesday, Christmas...
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We’ve Updated the Wedgwood Block Watch!
The Wedgwood Block Watch has been a volunteer-run group of neighbors helping neighbors to coordinate and share important information on how to stay safe and vigilant of crime, suspicious activity, and...
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What We Learned From Your 2013 Priorities
At the end of 2012, we asked you a couple questions: What are your priorities for 2013 and what was your favorite Wedgwood event of 2012? The poll, which was open for over a month, gave us some great...
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Community Emergency Prep Meeting, Wed 1/30
A home emergency kit Wedgwood Presbyterian Church Wednesday, January 30th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM Congratulations – we survived the “end of the world” that was predicted in December. Whether you were...
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Emergency Preparedness: Earthquake Anniversary
Thursday, February 28, is the twelfth anniversary of the biggest earthquake, 6.8 magnitude, to hit Seattle in recent years. The earthquake was given the name Nisqually for its epicenter located about...
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Emergency Communications Drill
This Saturday, May 11th between 9 and 11 AM community groups and emergency volunteers throughout Seattle will participate in a disaster drill to test neighborhood emergency preparedness. Northeast...
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Making a Plan for Emergencies
The Message Board at the Hub, emergency communications center in Wedgwood. On Saturday, May 11 the Emergency Communications Hub in Wedgwood had a practice session. This communications area would be...
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Emergency Preparedness: Kids and Communication Planning
In light of this week’s disaster in Oklahoma we are reminded to review our own disaster plans, including communication with kids in the event of an emergency. The Seattle Mama Doc column on the...
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A Season of Preparation
With the change of season from summer to fall, weather changing and kids going back to school, it is a good time to review family emergency preparations. Each household should be prepared with enough...
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Rain in the Drain
With significant rainfall predicted this week, Seattle Public Utilities is urging residents to adopt their local street drains to make sure they are free of leaves and debris. When bad weather hits,...
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Take Winter by Storm
The thunder, lightning and heavy rainstorms of the past week reminded us that winter is coming. Preparations are needed for adverse weather and potential flooding. Did you know that during intense...
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2013 Great Washington ShakeOut
Thursday, October 17 at 10:17 AM is the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drill. All over the state of Washington, schools, offices and families can practice the protocol to protect...
View ArticleUpcoming Emergency Preparedness Events and Trainings
Check out the FREE events and training opportunities being offered throughout March and beyond by Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP): Community Health and Safety Fair! Emergency management,...
View ArticleProvide Feedback for Seattle’s Emergency Plan Update
The following was sent by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Seattle’s Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program. Help shape the city’s disaster response plan by sharing your...
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Emergency Preparedness – get involved!
Make a plan, be prepared with your family and neighbors in case of emergency. Saturday May 17 from 9 to 11 AM 7744 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 (Next to the Wedgwood Post Office) Almost all of us...
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Are You Ready?
In a Preparedness Drill on May 17, 2014, coordinator Bill Dock (at right) talked with Wedgwoodians about how to prepare for emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Wedgwood Community...
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Night Out Against Crime 2014
“Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event. It is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities. It is a great...
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Get Ready for Storm Season
Are you prepared for storm season? Here are a few things you can do now to be ready: Clear leaves and debris away from storm drains in your neighborhood with a rake or broom if it is possible to do...
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