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#Seattle folks who are interested in #DisasterPrep organizing might also be interested in the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods matching funds (closed for 2026, but thinking forward to 2027). We talked about getting grants, but I don't think we ever applied.

https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/community-grants/neighborhood-matching-fund

Grants like this are available all over. #Amsterdam has one too. We don't have to do everything ourselves. It's OK to use money like this to build capacity if we can find good targets. At least, that's my take.

#Seattle folks who are interested in #DisasterPrep organizing might also be interested in the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods matching funds (closed for 2026, but thinking forward to 2027). We talked about getting grants, but I don't think we ever applied.

https://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/community-grants/neighborhood-matching-fund

Grants like this are available all over. #Amsterdam has one too. We don't have to do everything ourselves. It's OK to use money like this to build capacity if we can find good targets. At least, that's my take.

Inspired by this weather to make some progress on our go-bags, documenting here in case it helps anyone.

I've separated the contents into some plastic freezer bags to help keep fresh & dry in case of a flood/storm.

So far each bag contains:

Food in plastic bag:
nature valley granola bars, mixed x6
fruit in jelly cups x3
flavoured tuna tins x3 (pull tab tops)
Whittaker's peanut/almond slabs x2
cheap metal spoons x2

(what food to pack is highly subjective, as long as it keeps well)

Hygene kit in plastic bag:
Colgate travel dental kit (brush, paste, floss, mouth wash)
hand sanitiser
aquatabs (water sterlising tabs)
face masks
set of disposable silverwear

First Aid Kit:
a small pre-made personal first aid kit to which I've added some panadol and savlon

Still heaps to add to these, but it's a good start. Next up: water bottles, rain ponchos, flashlights, jumpers, phone chargers, important documents (or copies of)

#DisasterPrep #EmergencyPrep

Inspired by this weather to make some progress on our go-bags, documenting here in case it helps anyone.

I've separated the contents into some plastic freezer bags to help keep fresh & dry in case of a flood/storm.

So far each bag contains:

Food in plastic bag:
nature valley granola bars, mixed x6
fruit in jelly cups x3
flavoured tuna tins x3 (pull tab tops)
Whittaker's peanut/almond slabs x2
cheap metal spoons x2

(what food to pack is highly subjective, as long as it keeps well)

Hygene kit in plastic bag:
Colgate travel dental kit (brush, paste, floss, mouth wash)
hand sanitiser
aquatabs (water sterlising tabs)
face masks
set of disposable silverwear

First Aid Kit:
a small pre-made personal first aid kit to which I've added some panadol and savlon

Still heaps to add to these, but it's a good start. Next up: water bottles, rain ponchos, flashlights, jumpers, phone chargers, important documents (or copies of)

#DisasterPrep #EmergencyPrep

Join us for a FREE Community Workshop on THURSDAY, March 5th!
Cornish Public Library (20 West Gate), from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

⛑️‘Be Ready’ - Preparedness for a Climate Emergency

This March, learn how to prepare yourself and your family for a climate emergency. Join the Manitoba Eco-Network and the Canadian Red Cross for a FREE 1-hour ‘Be-Ready’ workshop session!

#workshop #climatepreparedness #climateemergency #redcross #canadianredcross #disasterprep #emergencyprep #climateeducation #mben

Join us for a FREE Community Workshop on THURSDAY, March 5th!
Cornish Public Library (20 West Gate), from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

⛑️‘Be Ready’ - Preparedness for a Climate Emergency

This March, learn how to prepare yourself and your family for a climate emergency. Join the Manitoba Eco-Network and the Canadian Red Cross for a FREE 1-hour ‘Be-Ready’ workshop session!

#workshop #climatepreparedness #climateemergency #redcross #canadianredcross #disasterprep #emergencyprep #climateeducation #mben

Helpful, practical and timely video from Chris (City Prepping) - “How to Survive A Winter Power Outage and Stay Warm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yriC49g5dHA

He also shares a free “Extreme Weather Survival Guide” with good tips:
https://cityprepping.com/weather-shelter

More #CommPrep resources:
https://commprep.wesfryer.com/

#EmergencyPrep #DisasterPrep #prepper #IceStorm #winter #tips #survival

Helpful, practical and timely video from Chris (City Prepping) - “How to Survive A Winter Power Outage and Stay Warm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yriC49g5dHA

He also shares a free “Extreme Weather Survival Guide” with good tips:
https://cityprepping.com/weather-shelter

More #CommPrep resources:
https://commprep.wesfryer.com/

#EmergencyPrep #DisasterPrep #prepper #IceStorm #winter #tips #survival

#DearLazyWeb: As part of #DisasterPreparedness organizing in the past, our group did a table top exercise to identify gaps in our response capabilities. We were fortunate enough to have someone who worked in public health make one and GM it for us.

I found some from FEMA with some quick searching. Assuming a group of 5-10 people organizing for themselves (and maybe folks in their neighborhoods), are there any exercises/table top simulations like these that other folks would recommend?

https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/what-would-you-do-scenarios

I'd be especially interested in anything that considers intentional systemic collapse scenarios, like, "Some jackass shuts down the government and refuses to pay SNAP" and other things like "FEMA doesn't come to help because it's been disbanded by ghouls."

#DisasterPrep #Disaster #CommunityOrganizing

#DearLazyWeb: As part of #DisasterPreparedness organizing in the past, our group did a table top exercise to identify gaps in our response capabilities. We were fortunate enough to have someone who worked in public health make one and GM it for us.

I found some from FEMA with some quick searching. Assuming a group of 5-10 people organizing for themselves (and maybe folks in their neighborhoods), are there any exercises/table top simulations like these that other folks would recommend?

https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/what-would-you-do-scenarios

I'd be especially interested in anything that considers intentional systemic collapse scenarios, like, "Some jackass shuts down the government and refuses to pay SNAP" and other things like "FEMA doesn't come to help because it's been disbanded by ghouls."

#DisasterPrep #Disaster #CommunityOrganizing

Broward County Area Agency on Aging hosts groundbreaking disaster preparedness conference, empowering older adults and caregivers with critical emergency planning strategies and resources #Caregiving #DisasterPrep

We prepare for floods and fires. But what about solar flares?
One powerful burst from the Sun could knock out power, satellites, planes, comms…
Still think climate’s the only crisis?
#SolarFlare #SunStorm #AuroraAlert #DisasterPrep
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/15/sun-wakes-up-aurora-alert-after-biggest-solar-flare-of-2025/

We prepare for floods and fires. But what about solar flares?
One powerful burst from the Sun could knock out power, satellites, planes, comms…
Still think climate’s the only crisis?
#SolarFlare #SunStorm #AuroraAlert #DisasterPrep
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/05/15/sun-wakes-up-aurora-alert-after-biggest-solar-flare-of-2025/

Y'all Ready?
Y'all Better Get Ready!
Be Ready For Whatever Whenever!

#US #USA #America #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterPrep #DisasterPlanning #Disaster #Prepare #Plan #Ready #Prepared #BePrepared #StaySafe #Safety #ExpectTheUnexpected #World #News #Tips #GoodAdvice #Survival

Have you heard #Meshtastic mentioned but have no idea what the heck it is? Or if it's useful for you? We’re going to
speed run the answer in under 8 minutes: https://youtu.be/P9G9hR3T4po

#Communications #Mesh #Decentralized #OffGrid #LoRa #OpenSource #DisasterPrep #OutdoorGear
#WalkieTalkie

Have you heard #Meshtastic mentioned but have no idea what the heck it is? Or if it's useful for you? We’re going to
speed run the answer in under 8 minutes: https://youtu.be/P9G9hR3T4po

#Communications #Mesh #Decentralized #OffGrid #LoRa #OpenSource #DisasterPrep #OutdoorGear
#WalkieTalkie

Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton - Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater d... - https://www.wired.com/story/why-tampa-is-so-vulnerable-to-hurricane-milton/ #science/environment #disasterprep #science

Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton - Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater d... - https://www.wired.com/story/why-tampa-is-so-vulnerable-to-hurricane-milton/ #science/environment #disasterprep #science

Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton https://www.wired.com/story/why-tampa-is-so-vulnerable-to-hurricane-milton/ #Science/Environment #DisasterPrep #Science

Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton https://www.wired.com/story/why-tampa-is-so-vulnerable-to-hurricane-milton/ #Science/Environment #DisasterPrep #Science

Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton https://www.wired.com/story/florida-health-care-system-hurricane-milton-evacuations/ #Science/Environment #Science/Health #Disasterprep #Science

Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton https://www.wired.com/story/florida-health-care-system-hurricane-milton-evacuations/ #Science/Environment #Science/Health #Disasterprep #Science

Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton - More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents ... - https://www.wired.com/story/florida-health-care-system-hurricane-milton-evacuations/ #science/environment #science/health #disasterprep #science

Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton - More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents ... - https://www.wired.com/story/florida-health-care-system-hurricane-milton-evacuations/ #science/environment #science/health #disasterprep #science

Tomorrow! A community discussion on keeping our neighborhoods safe after a disaster with disaster prep & recovery tips, resources from Imagine Water Works and legal advisors from ELR to answer questions about insurance and contractor fraud
Spread the word! Masks highly encouraged and available at the door.

A partnership of
SMALL & MIGHTY LAND COOPERATIVE
IMAGINE WATER WORKS
EMERGENCY LEGAL RESPONDERS
Present:

HURRICANES & NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE

A DISCUSSION ON PREPARING & RECOVERING FROM DISASTER AS A COMMUNITY

SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH
11am-1pm

DESIRE/ FLORIDA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER 3250 Industry St.

#NOLA #Bulbancha #Louisiana #MutualAid #CommunityDefense #neighborhoods #resiliency #ClimateCatastophe #DisasterPrep #DisasterPreperation @noladon

I have been sending out this resource all year, but I'll send it out again. From the US Department of Energy:

Creating a Cool Room for Extreme Heat Events

"Given the reality of global climate change and the increasing likelihood of extreme heat events, designing and retrofitting homes for resistance to extreme heat and power outages should be considered in all climates. Extending the "hours of safety" that a home can provide when air-conditioning is not available can be life-saving...."

https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/creating-cool-room-extreme-heat-events#edit-group-description

#heatwave #survival #cooling #disasters #disasterprep

I have been sending out this resource all year, but I'll send it out again. From the US Department of Energy:

Creating a Cool Room for Extreme Heat Events

"Given the reality of global climate change and the increasing likelihood of extreme heat events, designing and retrofitting homes for resistance to extreme heat and power outages should be considered in all climates. Extending the "hours of safety" that a home can provide when air-conditioning is not available can be life-saving...."

https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/creating-cool-room-extreme-heat-events#edit-group-description

#heatwave #survival #cooling #disasters #disasterprep

Navy Conducts Climate Action Exercise With Caribbean Partners > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3820389/navy-conducts-climate-action-exercise-with-caribbean-partners/

#science #politics #usnavy #usmilitary #military #environment #climatechange #disasterprep #disasterrecovery #naturaldisaster #caribbean

Navy Conducts Climate Action Exercise With Caribbean Partners > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3820389/navy-conducts-climate-action-exercise-with-caribbean-partners/

#science #politics #usnavy #usmilitary #military #environment #climatechange #disasterprep #disasterrecovery #naturaldisaster #caribbean

The Tyee: How You Can Be Ready for the Next Disaster https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/15/Ready-for-Next-Disaster/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial #bc #canada #disasters #disasterprep #wildfires

The Tyee: How You Can Be Ready for the Next Disaster https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/05/15/Ready-for-Next-Disaster/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial #bc #canada #disasters #disasterprep #wildfires

Resource list for Barnsdall, OK -- maybe useful for other folks for disaster prep. They were just hit by a tornado. First on the list is "Tetanus shots"! #disasterpreparedness #disasters #disasterprep

Resource list for Barnsdall, OK -- maybe useful for other folks for disaster prep. They were just hit by a tornado. First on the list is "Tetanus shots"! #disasterpreparedness #disasters #disasterprep

*** note: if you haven't read this PNNL brief on creating a "cool room" to deal with heatwaves... here you go: https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/creating-cool-room-extreme-heat-events

#disasterprep #disasterpreparation #heatwaves #disasters

*** note: if you haven't read this PNNL brief on creating a "cool room" to deal with heatwaves... here you go: https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/creating-cool-room-extreme-heat-events

#disasterprep #disasterpreparation #heatwaves #disasters

Disaster preparation task for the day (not yet complete): Took the new weed whacker to the (unwanted) weeds in the yard, to reduce work before the June 1st Brush Clearance deadline in our county, as well as to keep the seed heads from reaching maturity (talk to YOU, Artichoke Thistle aka Cynara cardunculus -- edible, but very invasive!). #disasterprep #wildfires

Disaster preparation task for the day (not yet complete): Took the new weed whacker to the (unwanted) weeds in the yard, to reduce work before the June 1st Brush Clearance deadline in our county, as well as to keep the seed heads from reaching maturity (talk to YOU, Artichoke Thistle aka Cynara cardunculus -- edible, but very invasive!). #disasterprep #wildfires

Tip, if you ever need it: take a lot of photos of your house for insurance/disaster reasons. More than you think you need. Of all the random details of stuff -- where shelves are, what your drawers look like, what pictures you have on the walls. Having just gone through a remodel due to a plumbing disaster, there are a lot of places I had wished I had photos of (ie the laundry room cabinets, the inside of the kitchen cabinets!) #disaster #tip #disasterpreparation #insurance #disasterprep

Tip, if you ever need it: take a lot of photos of your house for insurance/disaster reasons. More than you think you need. Of all the random details of stuff -- where shelves are, what your drawers look like, what pictures you have on the walls. Having just gone through a remodel due to a plumbing disaster, there are a lot of places I had wished I had photos of (ie the laundry room cabinets, the inside of the kitchen cabinets!) #disaster #tip #disasterpreparation #insurance #disasterprep

Via: Abby Rhinehart 😷
@abbyerhinehart

"For all my LA friends, let me share my 10 years of FL hurricane experience with you🧵

1 If you’re leaving LEAVE NOW Sunday or later is too late

2 If you’re not leaving

- Get non-perishable food items, a non-electric cooking device, and a cooler to fill with ice

- Fill your bathtub with water the night before storm arrives and plug it (use to boil for drinking, shower, and flush toilets)

#HurricaneHilary #DisasterPrep #BeReady

8:23AM Aug 18, 2023

1/5

Via: Abby Rhinehart 😷
@abbyerhinehart

"For all my LA friends, let me share my 10 years of FL hurricane experience with you🧵

1 If you’re leaving LEAVE NOW Sunday or later is too late

2 If you’re not leaving

- Get non-perishable food items, a non-electric cooking device, and a cooler to fill with ice

- Fill your bathtub with water the night before storm arrives and plug it (use to boil for drinking, shower, and flush toilets)

#HurricaneHilary #DisasterPrep #BeReady

8:23AM Aug 18, 2023

1/5

Wrapping up on the #disasterprep kick I went on the last few days: I'm appalled by the various gov't materials that I found re: disaster resilience. I dunno why I found it all so shocking because <gestures emphatically>, but I did. The messaging throughout was generally "better plan ahead for when shit hits the fan, because you're 100% on your own." My local (urban) county's entire disaster plan seems to consist of a powerpoint deck detailing how they should probably come up with a plan someday.

More on what's turning out to be my #disasterprep weekend:

You know how back during the Cold War, local gov'ts designated certain buildings as fallout shelters? Actual effectiveness of such shelters aside, I expected there to be some sort of similar county designated "disaster response" gathering areas and I can't ANYTHING. I understand that there needs to be some flexibility, but dang. All the materials I've read say "have a plan" but outside my bugout bag, I'm lost.

#zombieapocalypse

#DisasterPrep for tonight: filled up the gas tank, refilled an empty propane tank (for my generator + BBQ)

#DisasterPrep and #IT task of the day: replaced the batteries in one of my #UPS units. Noticed a couple of days ago the fan was running constantly... because the UPS was attempting to boil off the rest of a (dead) 12V battery. Bought the $$$$ expensive local Batteries Plus batteries on recommendation of an IT data center manager I know. (have had very bad luck w/online battery purchases).

#DisasterPrep #Poll What are your preferred disaster panic #shopping items? (feel free to chime in on your regional variant)

Nice to see them recommending a 14-day #disaster supply kit nowadays. #DisasterPrep https://www.honolulu.gov/dem/preparedness/build-kit.html