Kirkland Emergency Management Update
City of Kirkland Washington sent this bulletin at 09/01/2021 03:17 PM PDT![]() |
A Message from OEM - Prepare for Wet WeatherBelieve it or not, autumn is just around the corner, and so is the rain and falling leaves that come with the season.
We all have a role to play in flood preparation - so take some time to get ready for the wet weather and to reduce flooding in your neighborhood: Prepare Your Property
Upcoming Preparedness ClassesVirtual Family Prep Night A night of disaster preparedness for the whole family! This online event will include a storyline activity, hands-on preparedness activities, opportunities to move around and test your emergency plans, and time to ask questions. Hosted by FEMA Region 10, the American Red Cross, and emergency management offices in Washington, Alaska, Oregon and Idaho. Date: Tuesday, September 14 Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Location: Virtual on Zoom ShakeOut! Earthquake Prep Millions of people worldwide will practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On as part of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills on October 21. Come learn all about Kirkland's seismic risk, safety actions you can take, and debunk some common earthquake myths. Date: Thursday, October 21 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Location: Virtual on Zoom ![]() Be Informed - Get Emergency InformationDo you know how to get information during an emergency? ALERT King County is a notification service offered by King County Emergency Management. ALERT King County helps you stay informed about potential hazards and threats that could impact your area. Reister your physical address(es), email address(es), and phone number(s) to receive important safety information. Sign up is free and secure. Visit www.kingcounty.gov/alert to learn more. There are lots of ways to get information during an emergency, visit www.kirklandwa.gov/beinformed for more. |
Quote of the Quarter“Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have". - Unknown |
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