The Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has long offered training for those interested in being ready for emergencies. Now that we are in the midst of a global pandemic, and finding ourselves pressed into extreme situations, maybe more of us are realizing the importance and benefits to Emergency Preparedness.
Right now, the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections is ready with presentations and Q&A sessions on a variety of property preparedness issues including landslide prevention, earthquake retrofits, rental housing rules, code requirements, tree regulations, etc. There are two scheduled, free, and virtual Seattle Home Fairs covering specific topics, on:
- Saturday, January 30th from 10a – 3p
- Saturday, February 6th from 10a – 3p
Advance registration is requested for these on-line only events, and as each session covers some specific topics, it is good to identify which one is most relevant to your questions and concerns. Find more information, and registration, on the BuildingConnections.Seattle.gov website (click here.)
All year round, the OEM offers free, on-line live training, in a variety of special topics including:
- Neighborhood Preparedness/SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare)
- Disaster Preparedness: The Basics
- Workplace/Business Preparedness
- Emergency Planning for Child Care Providers
The OEM can tailor training workshops to specific neighborhood groups, businesses, community-based organizations, or any gathering of people, on-line, who want virtual training in some aspect of Emergency Preparedness.
Find a Training Request Form on the OEM website (click here,) along with other information about upcoming trainings and how to register to attend.
A draft of the Seattle Hazard Mitigation Plan (2021 – 2026) is now available for review and public comment. Every five years the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management updates the Hazard Plan, intended to minimize risks to people, property, and the environment from natural and man-made disasters. Learn more about the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the draft now available for review, on the OEM website (click here.)