Last week, CHS featured a guest post from Angela Wallis of Capitol Hill Preparedness People about three ways Capitol Hill can prepare for a megaquake. CHiPP has also been working on a plan to create a communications system for the Hill that will serve the community in the event of emergency. The group passed along some good news about their emergency radio effort:
Dear Neighbors:
I'm writing to announce TWO ways you can build your preparedness skills AND get involved with CHiPP this spring!
1) CHiPP was just awarded a Department of Neighborhoods grant for $5,200 to equip 3 emergency communications centers on Capitol Hill! During disaster they will be activated by volunteers (we need YOU!) at Cal Anderson, Volunteer and Miller Parks. The Centers will be a resource for all Capitol Hill residents, and will be equiped to deliver information via radio about local conditions and needs TO the City, between neighborhoods and between these three regions of the neighborhood. We will also distribute information we receive from the City to you, the residents of Capitol Hill.
Look for opportunities to participate in this project starting in May or June!
2) Attend the Seattle Community Preparedness Summit on Saturday, April 9th. You'll learn about the Preparedness Pyramid, which describes all levels of community preparedness. The most important level, and the base of the pyramid:
You and your family.
Free refreshments and snacks provided! See the attached flyer.
Yours in preparedness,
Angela, Jessica, Karin and Jeff
Last year, CHiPP reps told CHS of the plan to create radio hubs at sites across the hill –- most likely in Volunteer and Cal Anderson Parks -- and a network of volunteers on the Hill to be ready to help relay important messages. In a major disaster, the plan is for these volunteers to act as liaison between the city and neighborhood emergency services, and all Hill residents. The Radio Communications Committee will contact the Seattle Emergency Operations Center and the downtown Office of Emergency Management, who will then dispatch appropriate fire or police services.
