Regular daily life is so fraught with challenges, it’s tough to fully grasp the idea of worrying about – much less preparing for – something that might never happen. But as one local preparedness advocate advises, “Don’t be scared, be aware.” Here are six relatively simple ways to do that in West Seattle in the next two weeks – in some cases, simply by showing up!
THURSDAY, GREAT WASHINGTON SHAKEOUT: At 10:15 am Thursday (10/15), join in the statewide earthquake/tsunami drill.
THURSDAY, ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING: 7 pm Thursday at Alki UCC (6115 SW Hinds), this meeting includes a tsunami-prep presentation.
TUESDAY, ALKI EMERGENCY HUB MEETING: 7 pm Tuesday, also at Alki UCC, learn about the volunteer-powered community hub that will enable neighbors to help each other in the days and likely weeks before outside help arrives post-disaster.
OCTOBER 24, MORGAN HUB HAZARDS WALK: 10 am Saturday, October 24, join Morgan Junction-area neighbors to collect important info about areas of potential concern post-disaster.
OCTOBER 27, FAUNTLEROY TALKS QUAKE/TSUNAMI PREP: A disaster-response strategist leads this special community presentation organized by the Fauntleroy Community Association, 6 pm Tuesday, October 27, at Fauntleroy Schoolhouse (9131 California SW).
OCTOBER 29, ERCOLINI EMERGENCY HUB MEETING: Live west of The Junction? 7 pm Wednesday, October 29, your emergency-hub meeting is at Taste & Best (4752 California SW).