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Remembering Mark Sheppard
The June newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Mark Sheppard. Mark was longtime OEM partner and played an integral in Seattle's emergency preparedness and response. As founder of the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS), Mark built a legacy of coordination, cooperation, and safety in the City of Seattle.
Mark Sheppard was with Seattle's ACS from the beginning, working with King County and City of Seattle partners to form the ACS program, growing the team from 3-4 volunteers to the 150 volunteers involved in ACS today. Learn more about Seattle ACS and Mark's contributions to their mission on the Seattle ACS website.
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Mark embodied public service. His passion for public service and radio communications made the City of Seattle a safer city. Mark’s ability to bring disparate groups of people together to function as a team and accomplish tasks was a critical factor in establishing the Seattle ACS program, which is integral to our emergency response plan and serves as a model which other jurisdictions follow. His tireless work to establish a radio communications function within the Seattle Emergency Operations Center ensured City responders can rely on radio communications during an emergency, an impact that will undoubtedly save lives during a disaster.
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The City of Seattle will feel the loss of Mark and his contributions to our work, his friendship, and his mentorship. But his legacy in Seattle lives on in the programs he created, the public safety response capabilities he built, and the staff and volunteers he trained and mentored.
Mark Sheppard, N7LYE
1948 - 2021
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 Seattle's Earthquake Response: Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 6 – 7:30pm
Staff from the Seattle Fire Department will provide an overview of how the City directs life safety response operations after a major earthquake This will include information on how they prioritize their response efforts with limited resources, how they begin requesting outside assistance, and what the public can do to prepare.
Future webinars in this series will provide more detail on specific areas of response, including utility restoration, transportation restoration, and emergency shelter and feeding. The first webinar in this series, Overview of Response Priorities and Coordination, is available to watch on our YouTube channel.
Captioning available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Click here to sign up for reminder emails. Go to the weblink to join at the time of the webinar: bit.ly/SeattleEQ-FireResponseWebinar
The City of Seattle encourages everyone to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, or accessibility information, contact OEM at 206-233-5076 or OEM@seattle.gov. Providing at least 72 hours notice will help ensure availability; sign language interpreting requests may take longer.
A full schedule of upcoming webinars is available at seattle.gov/emergency-management/about-us/event-calendar.
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 Pets are part of the family. Include them in your emergency plan!
Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all the members of your family, including your pets. What you should know about pet preparedness:
- Include your pets in your emergency plans
- Build a separate emergency kit for your pets
- Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster in case you become separated
- Create a list of places that accept pets if an emergency happens
For more information on pet preparedness, watch this FEMA Pet Preparedness Video or visit ready.gov/pets.
 Deadline extended! Apply today.
OEM's Stop the Bleed program prepares the community to recognize and treat life threatening bleeding. Through access to free training and public access bleeding control kits, more people will have the tools and knowledge to save lives if people nearby are severely bleeding.
Community organizations can apply to receive a free public access bleeding control kit and bleeding control training for their staff. Watch the video at the following link for an overview OEM's Stop the Bleed program and public access bleeding control kits: https://youtu.be/bzvYNpboN3M
Applications are due June 18, 2021
Requirements:
- Your organization is a tax exempt 501 (c)(3) organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service
- Your organization is located within King County
- You have a facility that regularly hosts public events with 25 or more attendees
If you qualify and your application is selected, you will receive:
- A free public access bleeding control kit that contains necessary supplies to treat multiple victims experiencing life threatening bleeding, and;
- A free, hands-on Stop the Bleed training session for your organization's staff that on how to recognize and treat life threatening bleeding.
Questions? Contact us at OEM@seattle.gov or (206) 233-5076.
Hi, I’m Mary! I recently joined OEM as an Outreach and Training Specialist. I’m excited about this work because I get energy from knowing that my work is contributing to the well-being of others, especially those with barriers. I am also energized by work involving collaboration, creativity, process improvement, and curiosity. I have a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center and previously I was an Associate Clinic Administrator for Neighborcare Health.
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So, Emergency Management is certainly new to me. However, that is what excites me -to have the opportunity to bring my background and skills to OEM and collaborate with partners and community members on approaches to engage and educate the community!
Outside of work I enjoy playing sports, traveling, and kayaking. If it’s a sunny, warm day, you can bet that I will like be on or near the water!
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COVID-19 Vaccines Available Now
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available to everyone 12 and older. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Washington state can now get vaccinated at the Rainier Beach or SODO vaccination sites without an appointment. If you prefer to make an appointment at a City of Seattle site, click here or the button below.
Residents can also schedule appointments over the phone for any of the sites by calling the Customer Service Bureau at (206) 684-2489 or (206) 684-CITY, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. at 5 p.m. In-language assistance is available over the phone. Learn more at the City of Seattle COVID-19 vaccination page: seattle.gov/vaccine.
City of Seattle Free COVID-19 Testing
The City of Seattle, King County, and UW Medicine are offering free COVID-19 testing for people who live, work, or regularly visit Seattle. Drive-through and walk-up testing are available. You must first register online or over the phone. While testing is free, if you have medical insurance, please bring your insurance card or proof of insurance. Language interpretation is available. To learn more about these sites, please visit the City of Seattle COVID-19 Free Testing page.
For the full list of resources and services, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
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