A Community News Website for Broadview
Seattle has just announced a new service to let people know of emergency situations. Below is the announcement. When emergencies happen, be the first to know. AlertSeattle is your link to real-time, official notifications from the City of… Read More
Perhaps the recent major earthquake in Nepal has raised your awareness of the need to prepare for dealing with such an earthquake in Seattle. Here’s an opportunity right in our neighborhood. You are invited to attend. Volunteers from… Read More
What is a Hub-a-thon? It’s a virtual meet-up of neighborhood coordinators who have organized their group for safety and disaster preparedness. Neighbors connect themselves via the new Seattle Emergency NeighborLink map. What is the Seattle Emergency NeighborLink map? An… Read More
A free, introductory class provides information for do-it-yourselfers or those who want to become educated consumers on how to seismically secure your home to its foundation. Experienced instructors share their insight on tools needed, building techniques, the City’s… Read More
The National Weather Service has published a special weather statement about potential freezing weather in our area by Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Drain your garden hoses! Here is the text of the NWS statement. COLDER TEMPERATURES AND LOCALLY… Read More
The online magazine Crosscut has an article about the development by neighborhood volunteers of ways to communicate in the event of a disaster that closes down all electronic communication. The full article is located here. Broadview is one of… Read More
This Saturday several neighborhoods in Seattle will participate in a practice drill of their emergency communication hubs. This will be the third practice drill Broadview volunteers have participated in. The City of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management coordinates with community volunteers who… Read More
Recently President Obama announced April 30 as America’s first National Day of Action – a time to for people to become better prepared for the hazards around them. An activity everyone can join in is American’s PrepareAthon. America’s PrepareAthon!… Read More
Message to our Community: Our hearts continue to stay with our neighbors in Snohomish County, and the many rescuers, volunteers and families who have been devastated by this disaster. So much strength and courage there. As we continue… Read More
As we’ve seen in our region and nationally, disasters can and do happen to us. Now is the time to let City officials know your thoughts! See attached brochure and news release for more. Are you more concerned… Read More
