Classes To Help You Prepare For The Big One

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Check out the Upcoming Preparedness Classes going on in February and March!


Earthquake Home Retrofit
Saturday February 4, 1:30-3:00PM
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Register by calling Phinney Center at 206-783-2244

Learn to become an informed consumer or how to do home retrofit yourself. Retrofit experts will show how to assess your home’s needs and how to use the City of Seattle’s pre-engineered Home Retrofit plans to permit and retrofit your home. Register early space is limited!


Disaster Skills Workshop
Wednesday February 8, 6:00-8:00PM
American Red Cross
1900 25th Ave S
Register at https://goo.gl/3lyxeW

This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in depth instruction on key preparedness actions.
· Fire Extinguisher Use
· Utility Control
· Water Storage and Purification


Earthquake Home Retrofit
Sunday March 5, 2:00-4:00PM
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N
Register by calling Phinney Center at 206-783-2244

Learn to become an informed consumer or how to do home retrofit yourself. Retrofit experts will show how to assess your home’s needs and how to use the City of Seattle’s pre-engineered Home Retrofit plans to permit and retrofit your home. Register early space is limited!


Disaster Skills: Basic Aid
Saturday March 25, 10:30AM-12:30PM
Douglas-Truth Library
2300 E. Yesler Way

Register at https://goo.gl/4O4LBS

Learn how to care for and respond to injuries after a major disaster when 9-1-1 is overwhelmed or unavailable. This session provides guidance on how to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions, how to conduct a patient assessment and how to creatively use household items as first aid materials. Class does not meet requirements for certification.


Stay update on available training by checking out the Seattle Office of Emergency Management Events Calendar.

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