Kirkland Emergency Management Update

Tip of the Term

Be safe with holiday lights and decorations! Make sure candles are kept clear of flammable materials, or swap them out for battery-powered alternatives. If you have a live tree in your home, make sure to water it regularly and keep it away from heat or flame sources.

One more tip: an emergency kit makes a great last minute present!

A Message from EM

2019 has been a growing year for the Kirkland Office of Emergency Management (OEM) with the addition of Karissa Smith as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, as well as updates and additions to all program areas. We are looking forward to an engaging and active 2020! Happy Holidays!

CERT Corner

The Spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class is coming up in April and May! Class will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April 21 - May 12, with the disaster drill on Saturday, May 16.

CERT is a fun, hands-on class to get you ready to help people around you during a large scale disaster. Learn more and sign up online.

Kirkland residents who have completed CERT are welcome to come back to any class session or the disaster drill for a refresher! We will also be looking for survivors volunteers for the CERT drill, so if you're interested save-the-date for Saturday, May 16.

The Market Neighborhood in Kirkland currently does not have a CERT Neighborhood Lead. If you live in Market, have completed CERT, and are interested in helping your neighbors plan to respond together, contact OEM at KirklandEM@kirklandwa.gov or (425) 941-3488.

KECT Broadcast

Join OEM at the January Kirkland Emergency Communications Team (KECT) meeting to discuss the team's agenda for 2020 and find out how you can be involved. KECT meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Learn more.

Neighborhood Notes

OEM is excited to partner with Leadership Eastside to continue to grow Kirkland's Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) program in 2020! Make community preparedness part of your New Year's resolution, take the upcoming MYN Faciliator class on March 21. 

Upcoming Events

Pet Prep

Join Kirkland Animal Control Officer Matison to learn about how to get your loved ones ready for disasters, even if they have fur or scales or feathers!

Date: Wednesday, January 29

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sign Up Online

See Something/Say Something
Everyone can help keep their community safe from threats of terrorism by being aware of suspicious activities and reporting them to the proper authorities. Join Detective Gundermann with the Washington State Patrol to learn more about the Washington State Fusion Center and how you can recognize potential signs of terrorism in your community.

Date: Thursday, February 6

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sign Up Online

Map Your Neighborhood Facilitator Training
This training teaches you how to organize with your neighbors and develop a community emergency response plan together.

Date: Saturday, March 21

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sign Up Online

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class

Learn hands-on skills to help yourself and the people around you during a disaster, including fire suppression, disaster medical, light search and rescue, personal preparedness, and more!

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 21 - May 12

Times: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Disaster Drill: Saturday, May 16

Learn more and sign up online.

Quote of the Quarter

“Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program." -Spencer W. Kimball

Contact Us

Email:
KirklandEM@kirklandwa.gov

Phone:
(425) 587-3691