Green Lake has been hit pretty hard by snow tonight (Monday, Nov. 22, 2010). If you would like to stay current with as-it-happens news about snow’s impact on the Green Lake neighborhood, we invite you to follow @MyGreenLake on twitter. You don’t need to have a twitter account yourself to access our twitter page and read our real-time updates. However, if you are not familiar with twitter, it might look a little wonky. Here’s a quick and dirty explanation of what’s going on: Words and names that begin with an @ indicate a twitter account name, or “twitter handle.” So,…
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Seattle Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to keep storm drains clear
From the Seattle Office of Emergency Management: Over the weekend, the first storm of the season brought expected wind and rain, and as a result, caused significant leaf fall throughout Seattle. Winds are on the decrease, but additional rain is forecast for later this week, so now is a good time to prevent localized flooding by keeping your storm drain clear of fallen leaves and other debris. Consider joining volunteers across the city who help maintain a critical part of our utility infrastructure through the city’s “Adopt-A-Drain” program. For more information from Seattle Public Utilities on storms and flooding in…
Green Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee to meet on Sept 29
All are invited to join the Green Lake Community Council’s Emergency Preparedness Committee at their next meeting. The meeting will be 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in the Board Room at The Hearthstone (6720 E Green Lake Way N). Mark Howard of the Seattle Office of Emergency Management will be speaking on the City of Seattle’s emergency preparedness efforts. The committee will then begin to create an Emergency Preparedness Work Plan for Green Lake. Please contact Paul Kostek at pkostek [at] aol.com or 206-915-6645 for more information.
Green Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee seeks GMRS and ham radio operators
Are you a licensed GMRS or ham radio operator? The Green Lake Community Council’s Emergency Preparedness Committee would like to hear from you. In the event of an emergency or disaster, the committee is planning on setting up four emergency hubs. These hubs will be places where Green Lake residents can get and share information, particularly if the power is out and phones are nonoperational. GMRS and ham radio operators will be needed at the hubs to relay and receive information from other neighborhood hubs and the City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center. The hubs will be located at Lower…
Green Lake Community Council Emergency Preparedness Committee seeks volunteers
A Green Lake Community Council Emergency Preparedness Committee has formed. The committee is working with the City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and members of other community planning groups, including the Wallingford Community Council Emergency Preparedness Committee. The Green Lake Emergency Preparedness Committee aims to have a plan in place so that Green Lake residents can get information and help in the event of an emergency or disaster. The group is creating four emergency hubs in the area: A Lower Woodland Park hub, jointly operated with the Wallingford group. A McDonald School hub (114 NE 54th St), jointly operated with…
