Emergency Prepardness

Emergency preparedness is key to keeping our community safe during crises. Magnolia residents should have emergency kits with water, food, first aid supplies, and important documents. Stay informed on local emergency procedures and plan how to communicate with family and neighbors.

Magnolia Community Council and local authorities work together to prepare for emergencies. Regular training and drills help residents be ready. Prioritizing preparedness helps Magnolia residents reduce risks and respond well in crises.

Expand the sections below to learn more about how to prepare and the resources available for our Magnolia community.

  • Report all emergencies by calling 9-1-1. 

    Non-emergency number 206-625-5011

    Online Crime Reporting - SPD | seattle.gov

    The Seattle Police Department Portal contains useful information, including how to file crime reports, suspicious activities, missing persons, links to Maps of recent Police Reports and recent 911 Incident Responses.

    Also find information about the Block Watch program on this site.

    Information on Washington State law enforcement, including crime statistics, sex offender information, and victim information can be accessed through the website of the Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs. 

  • The Seattle Fire Department web site provides resources for residents and businesses. Magnolia's Fire Station is #41 located at 2416 34th Avenue West, Station 41 houses.

    • Fire Safety: LINK

    • Fire Alarm Center is located at 105 5th Avenue South, on the top floor of Station 10, above the city’s Emergency Operation Center: LINK

    • The City of Seattle provides a detailed list of resources and contact information for a wide variety of unusual events from bus and traffic notices for Winter Storms to major disaster response information: LINK

    • City Office of Emergency Management website: LINK

    • The City of Seattle shares tips and resources for preparedness on NextDoor: LINK

    • Sign up for emergency alerts: LINK

    • MyShake Earthquake Early Warning Now Available in Washington: LINK

    • Storm season - prepare for power outages: LINK

    • Mobile Apps - first aid & medical info: LINK

    • Consider specific needs of your household: LINK

    • Emergency Drinking Water Disinfection: LINK

    • The Office of Emergency Management's two minute video on preparedness: LINK

    • Seattle's Citywide Emergency Management Program Strategic Plan 2024-2026: LINK

    • Seattle Hazard Explorer: LINK

    The following links are provided courtesy of PreparednessGuide.org:

  • The Seattle Emergency Hubs were formed by neighbors across Seattle with a shared mission of preparing for, responding to, and being resilient after a major disaster. A Hub is a site focused on communication during emergencies and is a place where neighbors and other community members can gather after a disaster. The Hub will facilitate an information exchange about conditions in Magnolia and Seattle and local needs and resources. While the Hub won’t have any supplies such as water or food, we hope to offer information about where supplies and shelter are available.

    The Magnolia neighborhood is supporting by the MIQA (Magnolia, Interbay, Queen Anne) Hubs group can help with information and training. 

    Hub volunteers have attended a number of training sessions and normally hold at least a couple practice drills a year.

    A ham radio operator will use emergency protocols and establish communications with the Office of Emergency Management and with other neighborhood Hubs.

    Hub volunteers are encouraging neighbors to prepare for the challenges of life after a disaster — for residents that includes a necessities “kit” of food, water, medications, pet supplies, etc. for a 10-14 day period plus a family communications plan and a smaller kit for your workplace and car.

    Below is a list of the Magnolia Emergency Hub locations. For more information go to MIQU Hubs or review the HUBS presentation shared at MCC’s November ‘24 meeting.

    Hub Location: 32nd Ave W & W Smith St , South Playfield, Southwest corner

    Hub Location: Magnolia Manor, 3500 28th Ave W

    Hub location: Magnolia Metropolitan Market 3830 34th Ave W

    • MyShake Earthquake Early Warning now available in Washington: LINK

    • When the ground shakes, pipes break: LINK

    • The city maintains a page devoted to earthquake and landslide preparedness: LINK

    • DPD GIS Locator Map to look at issues in particular locations: LINK

  • The Seattle Office of Emergency Management offers SNAP (Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) programs to help neighbors plan, to help your neighborhood get organized, prepare yourself and your families, and talk to your neighbors about how you will work together to make sure everyone in your neighborhood is safe and cared. Trainers are available for groups of 20 or more. Programs are offered to businesses and community groups. To schedule a SNAP presentation, use the form: LINK

  • Emergency Resource Guide: LINK

    Disaster Plan Template: LINK

    Food Safety: LINK

    Water Safety: LINK

    Communication: LINK

    Hazards: LINK

    Sanitation: LINK

    • Vaccination, along with testing, is the best way of preventing the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. However, even fully vaccinated people have a chance of becoming infected and spreading the virus, so testing remains important for everyone.. Anyone age 5 and older is now eligible for vaccination. LINK

    • Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 – Symptoms, testing and care: LINK

    • World Health Organization Handwashing Video: LINK

    • Safely helping neighbors during Covid-19 information: LINK