Broadview Preparedness Group Attends Emergency Communication Hub Drill

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Updated: October 29, 2011

On October 29 several Seattle neighborhoods participated in an emergency preparedness drill to rehearse procedures for their community Emergency Communication Hubs.  Members of the Broadview Preparedness Group who are working to develop an emergency communication hub or hubs in Broadview toured three hub sites in Queen Anne and Magnolia.

Emergency Communication Hubs are places in a community that will be staffed by community volunteers for the purpose of sharing information and resources within the community following a major disaster.  They also will have radio communication with the Seattle Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The thirteen Broadview volunteers divided into two groups, each group went to one of the hubs on Magnolia and Queen Anne.  At those hubs local volunteers conducted simulations of hub operations in the event of an emergency.  The Broadview volunteers were drafted into service as members of the public who came to the hub to report problems.

The simulation drill helped the Broadview volunteers understand what is involved in operating a hub. The Broadview volunteers will be meeting soon to de-brief on what they learned.  Their goal is to have one or two hubs set up by the time the next city-wide drill is held in the spring of 2012.  A video about hubs prepared by Scouts in Queen Anne is available online.

The Broadview Preparedness Group welcomes more volunteers from Broadview. If you would like to get involved contact Carl Leon at carl@wingrider.net

 

 

 

Neighborhood Plan Update- Community Open House

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Posted: October 24, 2011

BroadviewBitterLakeHallerLake
Neighborhood Plan Update Community Open House

Where are the sidewalks? Where is the center of our community–the place where we shop and see neighbors? These are just some of the questions our community discussed during the first two Broadview – Bitter Lake – Haller Lake Neighborhood Plan Update workshops this year. We said that our community would like:

  • A town center and other places where people can come together to shop, dine, and play
  • To preserve the neighborhood’s natural beauty and character
  • To make Aurora more hospitable and pleasant
  • To complement growth with urban amenities and sidewalks
  • To walk and bike safely

Did we get it right? On Nov. 5, the City will present the first draft of our Broadview – Bitter Lake – Haller Lake Neighborhood Plan Update for community review and input. As a stakeholder, you and others are encouraged to transform your passion about key issues into reality.

We all have a role in making this a better place. So bring a friend. Bring your neighbors. Bring the kids. Our community needs us!

Saturday, November 5, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bitter Lake Community Center
13035 Linden Ave N.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Kerry Wade at (206) 733-9091 or kerry.wade@seattle.gov to request addition information, interpretation services, or DA accommodations.

Learn more and sign up for e-mail alerts at www.seattle.gov/dpd/Neighborhood_Planning

You can also follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SeattleNeighborhoodPlanning

Neighbors Express Safety Concerns along NW 125th St.

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Posted: October 22, 2011

On Oct. 17, 2011 a group of neighbors near NW 125th St. and 8th Ave. NW met with Gary Schimek from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to express their concerns for pedestrian safety on 125th after SPU recently widened and paved the drainage ditch on the south side of the street.  NW 125th Street between 8th Ave. NW and 10th Ave. NW has a narrow right of way, only 30 feet wide, forcing pedestrians to walk in the street to get to the  bus on 8th Ave. NW.  Also, when it is snowy and icy cars stopping at the intersection on the downhill side have difficulty getting traction when they start up again, so there is concern that they may slide into the widened ditch.  During the conversation neighbors related stories of storm water overflows that have damaged houses and the road shoulder.  Several neighbors suggested that if the storm water flowing in the ditch were put in a pipe below ground then the shoulder above the pipe would provide a place for pedestrians to walk.

Mr. Schimek took notes and said he would talk to staff at SPU and Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) about collaborating on some short term and longer term improvements to the drainage and pedestrian access.

On Oct. 20 Mr. Schimek sent an e-mail with two updates. 1.  “SDOT  will mark the ditch/roadway with a white safety stripe as a one-time action.  The work is primarily being done here, and not at other similar  locations across the City, due to the recent work conducted by SPU to line the ditch to address erosion concerns.  As such, the work will be funded by SPU.  The timing of the marking is pending the availability of  SDOT crews given their other scheduled work across the City.”

2. “SPU will develop a concept level design and associated cost estimate to replace the ditch & culvert system between 8th Ave NW and 9th  Ave NW with a stormwater conveyance pipe.  This design work will be conducted as part of the Broadview Sewer and Drainage project led by Celia Kennedy.  The schedule of the design and cost estimate is pending the final contracting with our consultant team.  If this work is technically feasible and cost effective, I will ask that Celia include this as a candidate project for an early action item for 2012. “

Urban Reliance Program Service at the Broadview Library

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Posted: October 21, 2011

The Urban Reliance Program Service will be holding a free hands-on workshop on “Disaster Supply Kits” on Saturday October 29th at 4pm in Broadview Library. Limited to 100 participants.  First 100 get in, so be early.Reservations are not needed.

Full Description: Having the right emergency essentials after any disaster helps you stay safe and self-sufficient. During this hands-on, show-and-tell workshop, you’ll learn answers to these questions and more:

– What’s the best place to store supplies?
– Is it better to buy a kit or make one?
– How much is really enough?
– Are there ways to economize during these tight times?

for more information:http://www.spl.org/locations/broadview-branch

Earlier Trash Pickup for Broadview October 24 – 28

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Updated: October 20, 2011

Customers are asked to put trash out earlier due to viaduct closure

SEATTLE — Residential solid waste customers in Northwest Seattle are asked to put out their trash, recycling, and food and yard waste carts an hour early – 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. – on their normal pickup day October 24 – 28. The earlier pickup time is in response to the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

 Only Seattle customers living in Northwest Seattle, north of the Ship Canal and west of I-5, are asked to put out their carts an hour earlier. Customers are encouraged to set out their carts the night before.

If a customer’s garbage, yard waste or recycling collection is missed, they can report it after 6 p.m. on the day it was missed by calling 206-684-3000 or by visiting www.seattle.gov/util.

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities, at: www.seattle.gov/util.

SPU Meeting in Broadview -Updates on Projects

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Posted: October 18, 2011

SPU will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, October 19, in the Fellowship Hall of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, at 13047 Greenwood Avenue N.  There will be an Open House from 6:00-6:30, followed by a meeting from 6:30-8:00.   This meeting will provide additional information on the two pilot projects and the sewer and stormwater improvements discussed below. 

Infiltration Reduction Pilot:

 95% of candidates in SPU’s Infiltration Reduction pilot area chose to participate in the program.  Over the summer, the mainline sewer pipes and side sewers in this area have been inspected and cleaned, and clean-outs have been installed in side sewers that didn’t have them previously. Grouting of mainlines and side sewers will be completed by the end of September.  Early indications are that the grouting has been very successful in reducing infiltration.

 Backflow Prevention Pilot:

 To date, 83% of potential candidates for backflow valves have allowed SPU to conduct basement elevation surveys of their homes, and the survey data is now being used to update our Broadview sewer system modeling.  This modeling is critical to determining not just which homes would benefit from the installation of a backflow valve, but will guide us in our decisions regarding how to proceed with long-term sewer improvements.  The next step in finalizing the list of eligible homes is to video side sewers to determine exact locations of side sewer pipes, to examine connections and groundwater issues, to decide the best type of device to install, and to locate the best spot for the devices.  We hope to finalize our list of eligible homes by the end of September and begin installing valves in October.

Councilmember Nick Licatta to attend Tuesday October 18th meeting

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Posted: October 15, 2011

Councilmember Nick Licatta to Speak at Broadview Community Council Tuesday, October 18th 7:00PM on SAFER streets Luther Memorial Church, 13247 Greenwood Ave. N Also attending:

Lisa Quinn, Feet First

Craig Benjamin, Streets for All Seattle

Would you like better street pavement, sidewalks, and transit and bicycle facilities? That’s what Seattle’s Proposition 1 is about. At the next Broadview Community Council meeting on October 18 we will discuss the opportunity you have to bring them about via Proposition 1.

A couple years ago the State Legislature allowed local jurisdictions to create a Transportation Benefit District that can raise revenue for transportation, which Seattle did last year. Now in response to the deteriorating conditions of our streets and the need to improve transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities the Seattle City Council has proposed a $60 car tab fee, known as Proposition 1. Voters will decide in the November election whether the funding proposed by Proposition 1 will be approved.

At the October 18 Broadview Community Council meeting a panel will discuss what the new car tab funding will be used for, and answer audience questions. Come and hear about what you will get for your money. The meeting is at Luther Memorial Church, 13247 Greenwood Ave. N, at 7:00 PM on Tuesday October 18, 2011.

Suspect arrested in Carkeek Park jogger attack

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Posted: October 13, 2011

The Seattle PI is reporting:

By LEVI PULKKINEN, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF
Published 08:54 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2011

Seattle police have arrested a man suspected of attacking a woman jogging in Carkeek Park.

Sexual assault unit detectives arrested the 19-year-old late Wednesday in North Seattle, a police spokesman said in a statement. The teen was booked into King County Jail on suspicion of attempted rape.

Read more: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Teen-arrested-in-attack-on-Carkeek-Park-jogger-2216814.php#ixzz1agRSCQk7

Broadview- Storm Season Preparation

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Posted: October 12, 2011

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has been working to prepare for the storm season and would like to remind you of the following resources and information: 

 Starting October 15th, as part of storm season preparation, SPU will have four sandbag distribution sites, one in each quadrant of the city, where you can pick up 25 sandbags per household free of charge. 

Be Prepared For Storms –

Sandbags Available From Seattle Public Utilities

Storm season is underway and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is offering a limited number of free, filled sandbags to households or business owners in flood-prone areas.  If you’ve experienced, or come close to, flooding, you may consider using sandbags. 

Sandbags don’t seal out water, but can help redirect the flow of water and protect property from debris.  Sandbags must be used with caution because it is illegal to divert water to your neighboring properties.

SPU is making up to 25 sandbags available to households or businesses at four locations listed below starting October 15.  Sandbags are heavy (they weigh about 40 pounds each), so be sure either you, or someone you bring with you, can lift, carry and load the sandbags into your vehicle.  To make sure there are enough sandbags available for all those in need, please limit your supply to 25 sandbags per address.  

Sandbag Pick-Up Locations:

Delridge Community Center         

4501 Delridge Way SW

Seattle, WA 98106                                                                                    

South Park Neighborhood

731 S. Sullivan

Seattle, WA 98108

Helene Madison Pool

13401 Meridian N

Seattle, WA 98133

 Meadowbrook Community Center

10517 35th Ave. NE

Seattle, WA 98125

You can pick up sandbags at these locations any time, while supplies last.  There will be information about how to place, stack and dispose of sandbags at each pickup site, and you can also get this information online at http://www.seattle.gov/util/storm, or by calling Celeste Duncan at (206) 684-8527. 

Sandbags: Frequently Asked Questions

1.     How is Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) helping residents and businesses in flood-prone areas prepare for storm season?

 SPU is offering the public a limited number of free, filled sandbags. 

 2.     My property has never experienced flooding, or come close to flooding. Should I take part in the free sandbag program?

 No. Since there are limited numbers of sandbags available to the public, please help us serve the most vulnerable residents and businesses.

 3.     What should I know before picking up my sandbags?

 Sandbags are heavy. They weigh about 40 pounds each, so be sure either you, or someone you bring with you, can lift, carry and load the sandbags into your vehicle.

 4.     Will using sandbags guarantee my property will not be flooded?

 No. Sandbags don’t seal out water, but can help redirect the flow of water and protect property from debris. Sandbags must be used with caution because it is illegal to divert water to neighboring properties.

 5.     Where can I learn more about using, placing and disposing of sandbags?

 Please visit our website at http://www.seattle.gov/util/storm for information on how to prepare for and respond to storms.

 Please call (206) 386-1800 to report flooding, sewer backups or landslides.

 

 

 

Woman Assaulted in Carkeek Park, suspect at large

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Posted: October 11, 2011

 From Seattle Police Blog posted by Jeff Kappel

On October 10th at approximately 8:26 a.m. officers responded to a 911 call of a woman assaulted in the 800 block of Northwest Carkeek Park Road.  Preliminary investigation indicates that an adult female was jogging in Carkeek Park.  She ran past the suspect who was sitting on a bench.  About 15 minutes later she passed by him again on her way back.   The suspect then attacked the victim from behind, putting her in a neck hold.  A serious struggle ensued.  The victim was able to fight the suspect off however, she did sustain abrasions to the right side of her neck, a scratch under her chin, and scrapes on her lower legs.  She was treated by fire department personnel at the scene and released.

The suspect was gone upon the officers’ arrival and remains at large.  He was last seen walking away from the park eastbound on NW 110th Place from 4th Avenue NW.  

The suspect is described as a Native American male in his 20’s, approximately 5’8” tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds, with long black hair that goes down his back.  He was last seen wearing a brown long sleeve shirt with a black short sleeve shirt over it, dark pants, and carrying a lime green water bottle.

Anyone with information about this incident or who may know the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call 911 or the Seattle Police Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000 and refer to this incident.  Anonymous calls are welcome.

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