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5 yr old Washington boy saves his friend from a rockslide

Monday, January 19, 2009 - PACIFIC BEACH, Wash. – A five-year-old boy became trapped under a couch-sized boulder after pushing a friend out of the way on the Washington coast. Read More and View the Video

A Snohomish County man has become the first person in Washington state to die from complications of swine flu, health officials

Health | Snohomish County man dies from swine flu | Seattle Times Newspaper    

April is Disaster Preparedness Month – are you prepared?

April is Disaster Preparedness Month in Washington state and there’s no better time for families and households  get involved and be prepared. Here are some opportunities  to get involved:

http://humaninterests.seattle.gov/2010/04/20/its-disaster-preparedness-month-are-you-prepared/

As Nation Marks 9/11 Anniversary, 20 Ideas To Improve Citizen Preparedness & Engagement

 September 10th, 2010-(In Case Of Emergency, Read Blog).

 
As the U.S. marks the ninth anniversary of 9/11, I wanted to post some ideas that I think would help raise citizen preparedness and engagement. The recommendations come from discussions that I have had with people involved in all aspects of the issue, my own experiences as a parent and CERT member in New York City, as well as from the input I have received from blog readers over the past couple of years.
 
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Auburn’s Reverse 911 system adds e-mail and text messaging options

A great addition to a reverse 911 system. Read the complete article at:
http://www.auburnwa.gov/government/News/2009_News_Stories/Auburn_s_Reverse_911_system_adds_e-mail_and_text_messaging_options.asp

Bellingham Herald Slideshow Dramatizes Whatcom State of Emergency

Continued flooding in Whatcom County resulted in a state of emergency being declared. The Bellingham Herald has a daily slideshow that provides a dramatic review of the devastation of the 15 inches of rain that have fallen here in the last few days.

Disaster response body inadequate: Auditor General

National Post - ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
She noted, however, that the department has spent only one-third of its annual $58.5-million budget for emergency preparedness in the last two years. ...

Earthquake fault connects North Bend to Whidbey Island

Geologists are hoping a newly discovered fault line between North Bend and Whidbey Island doesn’t shake things up any time soon. Read the complete story at:


http://snovalleystar.com/2009/09/23/earthquake-fault-connects-north-bend-to-whidbey-island

Flooding in Whatcom County but NOT in Point Roberts

 

How Ontario screwed up swine flu preparedness

NOW Toronto - ‎42 minutes ago‎
How easy would it be for a worker at one of the city's shelters, or a firefighter or emergency services worker to come in contact with a carrier. ...

http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=172347


Community Info: There will be an emergency exercise at the Bellingham Airport on September 24, 2011 for Community Emergency Response Team members who are willing to participate. This exercise involves many emergency departments in Bellingham and is a great way to participae and learn first hand the overall rescue process. For more information or to enroll, contact Andrew 945-1801.

September Tip: Remember, in any emergency or disaster, communication between family members is important and sometimes difficult. Experts suggest having an out-of-state relative or friend as a central point for all family members to connect with and leave messages. This will enable members to contact someone who is not affected by the emergency. Stay connected to stay safe.

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