Emergency Preparedness
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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
From homecity.com: Homeowner's Guide to Lightning Safety
From the Real Deal by RetailMeNot: Preparing for Disasters in Your Home: What to Buy, What to Skip
From the ASPCA: Emergency Preparedness and Pets
From Just Great Lawyers: Important Legal Documents for Disaster Preparedness
From the American Red Cross: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
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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, Seattle, local needs and resources.
While the Hub won’t have any supplies such as water or food, they strive to offer information about where supplies and shelter are available.
All Hubs are staffed with volunteers, who have attended a number of training sessions and normally hold a couple practice exercises a year.
Amateur radio is an important resource after an emergency to help communicate around the city. A licensed ham radio operator may be present at the Hub to communicate with the Office of Emergency Management and with other Hubs.
Hub volunteers encourage and educate neighbors to prepare for the challenges of life after a disaster. For residents, this includes building a necessities “kit” of food, water, medications, pet supplies, etc. for a 10-14 day period, plus a family communications plan. A smaller kit is also recommended for your workplace and car.
The Magnolia Village Emergency Hub is located at:
32nd Ave. W & W Smith St., South Playfield, Southwest corner
It may take 1-2 days for the volunteers to set up the hub after taking care of their home and family.
Hub Captain: Bill Fay
Email: bfay23@comcast.net
Phone: 206-323-0566
Hub Captain: Richard Munro
Email: rich.munro@gmail.com
Hub Captain: Frank Gaul
Email: ftgaul@gmail.com
Phone: 206-499-8690
If you are interested in helping staff our Hub, contact the Hub Captains directly or email at MagnoliaEmerHub@gmail.com
There are other Magnolia Hub locations planned, but they are not currently staffed. At these locations neighbors can gather to share information:
Magnolia Manor Park P-patch, 3500 28th Ave W
Magnolia Metropolitan Market, 3830 34th Ave W
More information about the Magnolia Village Emergency Hub can be found at:
Magnolia Emergency Hub: LINK
Seattle Emergency Hubs: LINK
More information about Hubs across Seattle can be found at Seattle Emergency Hub’s website: LINK
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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
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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