Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee strives to help make Queen Anne a safe place to live and work. It focuses on three area: crime & security, fire & resuce, and emergency preparedness.

Preparedness: A Lasting Legacy

The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters for you and your family. This year’s national public service announcements are being developed and will be released throughout the country this September, to help get preparedness information into the hands of those who live in underserved communities.

We will post new links throughout the month that will help you learn and prepare for a disaster.

Emergency Hubs
- Prep Step 1 -- Get emergency alerts: LINK
- Prep Step 2 -- Storm season - prepare for power outages: LINK
- Prep Step 3 -- When the ground shakes, pipes break: LINK
- Prep Step 4 -- Mobile Apps - first aid & medical info: LINK
- Prep Step 5 -- Fire Satety LINK
Sign up for emergency alerts: LINK
Consider specific needs of your household: LINK

SNAP - Seattle Neighbors Actively Prepare

Learn more about how to prepare for a disaster or emergency in your immediate neighborhood. Reveiw this presentation on SNAP, and contact Sophia Lopez to discuss a SNAP presentation for you and your neighbors.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Q_iHEHq__Til4FnqixevCoIkKhJKqsTQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112271014595899888323&rtpof=true&sd=true

Emergency Preparedness Presentation

Bill Fay, Queen Anne Emergency Communications Hub Captain, gave a presentation at the May meeting about some basic emergency preparedness basics. You can view the video of the presentation here: https://youtu.be/7khA7NDNFUg

MyShake Earthquake Early Warning Now Available in Washington

Washington residents and visitors now have a way to receive a few seconds of warning before earthquake shaking arrives. This can give them time to drop, cover and hold on to protect themselves. The MyShake App, is available in Washington. To learn more about the system and all the ways you can receive earthquake and other emergency alerts in Washington, visit mil.wa.gov/alerts.

Public safety resources

Crime & Security

Report all emergencies by calling 9-1-1.

The Seattle Police Department Portal contains useful information, including how to file crime reports, suspicious activities, missing persons, links to Maps of recent Police Reports and recent 911 Incident Responses.

Also find information about the Block Watch program on this site.

Information on Washington State law enforcement, including crime statistics, sex offender information, and victim information can be accessed through the website of the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs.

Fire & Rescue

The Seattle Fire Department web site provides resources for residents and businesses. Fire prevention information is available, as is information on our local Fire Station #20.

MIQAHubs Suggested Resources List:

OEM website Emergency Management - Emergency Management | seattle.gov
OEM YouTube channel Seattle Office of Emergency Management - YouTube
Seattle ACS website Seattle ACS
AlertSeattle AlertSeattle -
Neighbor link map Seattle Emergency NeighborLink Map | Seattle Emergency Hubs | Seattle, WA
Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Awareness | Seattle Emergency Hubs | Seattle, WA
SNAP website Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare - Emergency Management | seattle.gov
Ready.gov Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
Red Cross Prepare For Emergencies | Be Red Cross Ready | Red Cross
CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response | CDC
WSDOT winter prep Early prep, correct gear and staying informed are key for smooth travel this winter | WSDOT (wa.gov)
Be Prepared backpack Prepare yourself - Emergency Management | seattle.gov
Hazard Explorer Seattle Hazard Explorer (arcgis.com)

Emergency Preparedness

There are many resources to assist residents and businesses in being prepared for emergencies:

The City of Seattle provides a lengthy and detailed list of resources and contact information for a wide variety of unusual events from bus and traffic notices for Winter Storms to major disaster response information.
Also check the City Office of Emergency Management website.
The Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) program helps residents and businesses get prepared before an emergency.
The City of Seattle shares tips and resources for preparedness on NextDoor.
Seattle Emergency Hubs is a site focused on communication during emergencies. The MIQA (Magnolia, Interbay, Queen Anne) Hubs group can help with information and training.
The city also maintains a page devoted to earthquake and landslide preparedness. In particular there is a DPD GIS Locator Map to look at issues in particular locations.
The following links are provided courtesy of PreparednessGuide.org:
- From homecity.com: Homeowner's Guide to Lightning Safety
- From the Real Deal by RetailMeNot: Preparing for Disasters in Your Home: What to Buy, What to Skip
- From the ASPCA: Emergency Preparedness and Pets
- From Just Great Lawyers: Important Legal Documents for Disaster Preparedness
- From the American Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
- From YourStorageFinder: How to Organize and Prepare for Disasters

Searching the web will reveal dozens of sites offering advice on Emergency Preparedness, including the CDC (Guide to Extreme Heat), AirFiltersDelivered.com (filter out the damage), YourStorageFinder.com (storing documents), homecity.com (Disaster Safety for Renters), the HumaneSociety.org and avma.org (American Veterinarians) providing advice for your pets.