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City of Seattle, Washington sent this bulletin at 10/07/2024 05:29 PM PDT
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Join us in the world's largest earthquake drill October 17, 2024. Register at ShakeOut.org. ShakeOut

October Is ShakeOut Month!

The Great Washington ShakeOut is a statewide opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes: "Drop, Cover and Hold On." The ShakeOut has also been organized to encourage you, your community, your school, or your organization to review and update emergency preparedness plans and supplies, and to secure your space in order to prevent damage and injuries.

At 10:17 am (local time) on 10/17, you can join millions of people across globe practicing earthquake safety. While we encourage you to participate with everyone, you can register your ShakeOut drill for any day of the year, and drill at a time of your choice. You can also include people in multiple locations through video conferencing.

If you live or work in a coastal area, ShakeOut day is also a great time to practice your tsunami evacuation routes. Learn more about tsunami and seiches today!

 
Shake Out. Don't Freak Out. October 17, 2024. Register now at ShakeOut.org. ShakeOut.

Community Engagement In Action

Trainings, Requests, and Exercises....Oh My!!

This month is packed with engagement opportunities and we're always booking as far out as we can go. Interested in attending or hosting a preparedness class, or learning a hands-on skill like bleeding control or fire extinguisher use? Request a class for your community today and become better prepared for winter weather, power outages, and even the holiday traffic.

Events open to the public are in bold:

  • Oct 9 - One Pacific Tower Vertical Preparedness
  • Oct 11 – Disaster Day Camp (Activity #69925) for youth ages 8-14, 9:30AM-1:30PM. Register online at seattle.gov/parks or by calling Garfield Community Center at 206-684-4788.
  • Oct 15 – Duwamish Cohousing Association Basic Disaster Prep
  • Oct 17 – Virtual Basic Disaster Prep, 6:30-8:00PM, Register Here
  • Oct 17 - Great ShakeOut drill in the CID, email for exact location oem@seattle.gov
  • Oct 19 - Seattle Home Fair at the Filipino Community Center, 10AM - 2PM
  • Oct 25 – Halloween Carnival @ Garfield Community Center, 5-7PM
  • Oct 26 – Disaster Prep in Amharic @ Garfield Community Center, 10AM - 12PM
  • Oct 29 – Eddy-Marshall Neighborhood Group SNAP training

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, time dedicated for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

Over the years it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk, and generate discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale. October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Easterly's Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Message

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Four easy ways to stay safe online:

Use strong passwords Strong passwords are long, random, and unique and include all four-character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols). Password managers are a powerful tool to help you create strong passwords for each of your accounts.

Turn on multi-factor authentication You need more than a password to protect your online accounts; enabling MFA makes you significantly less likely to get hacked. Enable MFA on all your online accounts that offer it, especially email, social media, and financial accounts.

Recognize and report phishing Be cautious of unsolicited messages asking for personal information. Avoid sharing sensitive information or credentials with unknown sources. Report phishing attempts and delete the message.

Update your software Ensuring your software is up to date is the best way to make sure you have the latest security patches and updates on your devices. Regularly check for updates if automatic updates are unavailable.

2024 Fire Prevention Week is Oct 6 - 12

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Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In this webinar you will learn the WHY behind the campaign’s key calls to action: INSTALL, TEST, and REPLACE. Subject matter experts will share new smoke alarm technology updates, best practices, and how to plan and implement a successful FPW campaign using NFPA resources. Watch Now!