<![CDATA[The Gardens Gazette​ - Safety Blog]]>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:08:23 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Safety Topics]]>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/safety-topics          Heat Safety   /  Fire Safety  /  Block Watch           
​Safety and Emergency Planning Topics​
AGRC Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
  • What is the EPC?
  • What's in the Hall Monitor kit?
  • ​Which positions are open for Hall Monitors and Captains?
 Emergency Hubs 
  • Emergency Hubs are located in neighborhoods throughout Seattle.
  • Hubs perform the vital function of coordinating information during emergencies between neighbors and with the city.
  • Hubs perform emergency drills in coordination with Seattle OEM/EOC.
  • Hubs communicate citywide with other Hubs using GMRS repeaters.
  • Hubs communicate with Seattle EOC with Amateur Radio repeaters.
  • John Walling 424D communicates via GMR repeaters and Amateur Radio repeaters.

Block Watch 
  • Scam Alert Nov-21-2017
  • Meeting Oct-20-2017
  • Block Watch Web Resources
  • SPD Block Watch Instructions
  • Block Watch Signs
]]><![CDATA[WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts]]>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:32:00 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/wea-wireless-emergency-alertsSeptember is National Preparedness Month > Resources.

Smart Phone Apps for WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts
Webinar: Advancements in Wireless Emergency Alerts
9-14-2023
Over the past several years, there have been advancements in Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to address more precise geo-targeting, as well as the introduction of Spanish language WEAs. The FCC recently issued a Further notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes additional enhancements to make WEA more accessible. The FCC’s communication Security, Reliability and Interoperability council (CSRIC) also recently published a report on WEA. This presentation will look at the recent enhancements and what may be in store for the future as WEA continuously evolves to support emergency management and public safety.  Continue reading ...
]]><![CDATA[WHEN THE FIRE ALARM GOES OFF]]>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/when-the-fire-alarm-goes-offWHEN THE FIRE ALARM GOES OFF
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Updated 5/28/2021
]]><![CDATA[Fire Dept Report]]>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:43:11 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/fire-dept-report   On October 8, 2019 the Seattle Fire Department sent firefighters form Fire Station 26 to give a detailed after action report on the fire incident at Arrowhead Gardens on September 14, 2019 in Building D.
   A resident was rescued from a smoke filled apartment, caused by an oxygen equipment fire. The fire suppression system stopped the fire from spreading. The resident was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
   The B Community Room was packed with residents who had all of their questions answered.
 Audio recording is linked here on Dropbox. 
You will hear cross-talk from the firefighters radios
Recording and photos provided by John Walling, AG Resident
]]><![CDATA[Fire Safety]]>Wed, 22 May 2019 05:20:41 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/fire-safetyFire Safety:
​How to respond to a fire alarm. 
​May 13, 2019
]]><![CDATA[Safe Apartment Living]]>Tue, 19 Mar 2019 01:40:58 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/safe-apartment-livingMonday, March 18, 2019
2-4 PM - B Community Room
*SAFE APT LIVING*
Jennifer Danner
​of SW Police Precinct
Crime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Danner  
Jennifer.Danner@seattle.gov
Seattle Police Department
Area: Southwest Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Seattle, WA 98106-3485
Desk: (206) 256-6820, Cell: (206) 471-2849
Audio Recording of Police Presentation and Q&A
Calling and Texting 9-1-1
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Reporting Suspicious Behavior
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​Public Safety Contact Numbers
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]]><![CDATA[Stop the Bleed]]>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:55:27 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/stop-the-bleedI attended a Stop the Bleed two-hour training session on Monday October 29th 2018 at the West Seattle Branch of the Seattle Public Liibrary. It was presented by Seattle Office of Emergency Management. A Harborview Medical Center nurse led the class. (I am waiting to post the slide presentation.)
​-- John Walling

To best prepare for effective treatment of life threatening bleeding, you need training and a bleeding control kit with tourniquet and hemostatic gauze. 
DESCRIPTION of Stop the Bleed Training Class
Mass casualty events can happen at anytime and anywhere. At your workplace, at the game, during your commute, or even at your house. This free Stop the Bleed training will equip participants with the knowledge to save lives.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of your response during an active shooter event.
  • Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
  • Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical hemostatic dressings.
  • Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.

​Stop the Bleed – Washington | Training | Registration | Materials |  Resources 
Control Bleeding Kits
Each kit should contain these basic items:
  • Gloves
  • Packing gauze
  • Compression bandage
  • Tourniquet
  • Marking pen​
New York Times:  ​​How to Stop Bleeding and Save a Life
Since a severe injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes, time is of the essence, and ordinary citizens who just happen to be nearby are often in the best position to intervene.
Left: SOFT-T Wide (Special Operations Forces Tactical Tourniquet Wide).
Right: CAT® (Combat Application Tourniquet)
Training Video: The Hartford Consensus: How to Use a Tourniquet
PSA Video: Stop the Bleed


​​Training Certificate provided by Seattle Office of Emergency Management
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]]><![CDATA[ALKI earthquake prep videos]]>Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:39:23 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/alki-earthquake-prep-videosFrom WatchingWestSeattle.com
Interview: Cindi Barker
ALKI earthquake prep, part 1 (6:34)
Produced by JaroslawMedia.com and Alki Block Watch
]]><![CDATA[Hands-Only CPR]]>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:56:14 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/hands-only-cprIn case of cardiac arrest,
be prepared to give hands-only CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

​The Disaster Committee arranged a Stroke/Cardiac Arrest CPR Refresher presented by the Seattle Fire Department at Arrowhead Gardens on February 5, 2018.  The presentation included the signs for stroke.  The following video is an excerpt of the CPR presentation.
If you want to be ready to help someone who goes into cardiac arrest, the watchwords are “recognize” and “respond.”
Recognize. Many people don’t know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack or fainting spell. A person in cardiac arrest doesn’t breathe, doesn’t have a pulse, and can’t respond to you. Someone having a heart attack usually is conscious and breathing, has a pulse, and can answer your questions.
Respond. Here’s what you should do if you witness someone go into cardiac arrest:
  1. Call 911 right away, or have someone else do it. That call means emergency medical responders are headed your way.
  2. Start hands-only chest compressions:
    • Put one hand over the other, and place both on the person’s breastbone, in the middle of his or her chest.
    • Press hard enough to make the chest move inward about two inches.
    • Relax, and repeat. Do this about 100-120 times a minute. For the right tempo, think of the beat to the Bee Gees’ disco anthem “Stayin’ Alive.”
  3. Keep doing CPR until someone arrives with an AED — either a bystander who has obtained one from a nearby business or building, or a first responder.
Mouth-to-mouth breathing isn’t necessary if you are doing CPR on someone you saw go into cardiac arrest. That’s because the individual’s blood has enough stored oxygen to keep him or her going for a while.
Get trained
Many organizations sponsor CPR and AED training programs. Two notable ones are the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. Some are in-person courses; others are online. Many local departments of public health also provide CPR training, including “friends and family” classes for people close to someone at risk of cardiac arrest.
The investment of time and effort to learn CPR is small. The potential payoff — saving a life — is huge.

Source:  Harvard Medical School 

CPR - Simple steps to save a life
Animated Explanation Video
DRS ABCD:
   Danger
   Response
   Shout for help
   Air Way
   Breathing
   Circulation
   Defibrilation
]]><![CDATA[Holiday Safety Tips]]>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 05:31:32 GMThttps://www.thegardensgazette.org/safety-blog/holiday-safety-tipsCrime Prevention Coordinator (CPC)
Jennifer Burbridge  
Jennifer.Burbridge@seattle.gov
Seattle Police Department
Area: Southwest Precinct
2300 SW Webster Street
Seattle, WA 98106-3485
Desk: (206) 256-6820, Cell: (206) 471-2849
Around the holiday season, when more and more people are out and about- we often see an increase in person crime, specifically purse snatching and street robbery. In an effort to prevent these types of incidents, the SW Precinct would like to provide our community with the following personal safety and robbery prevention suggestions, specifically as it related to holiday shopping and holiday activities.
 
Remember to always call 911 to report suspicious activity or crimes in progress!
Language lines for interpretations are available.
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General Safety Tips
-Keep your head up and scan your surroundings, avoid ‘auto pilot’. Make eye contact with others so they are aware that you see them. This sends a message that you know they are there, and that you can also identify them if necessary. Walk confidently, project an assertive, confident image.
-Use common sense- plan your route to avoid uninhabited parks, parking lots, garages and alleyways. Stick to well-lit areas as much as possible.
-Develop a plan before you see trouble- crossing the street or entering a store may get you out of a potentially bad situation.
-If a car follows you or beckons you while you are walking- do not approach it, instead turn around and walk quickly in the opposite direction.
-If you are being followed, or you see a person or group that makes you feel uncomfortable, give yourself permission to act, cross the street, walk in another direction, go into a business or ask other people walking if you may walk with them.
-Consider wearing clothing and shoes that you can move freely and quickly in, especially when walking or waiting for the bus.
-Carry minimal items- overloading yourself can make you appear vulnerable.
 
Safety on the Street
-Be cautious when carrying valuables (including holiday presents, shopping bags, jewelry, money or electronic devices)- keep hidden and/or secured- always keep positive control over your items.
-When using an ATM- choose one located in a well-lit, busy area- like inside a grocery store and always put away your cash and card before leaving. Never display large sums of cash and don’t carry more cash than is necessary.
-Carry your purse very close to your body (preferably with a strap across your body if possible). Avoid walking alone at night.
-Never hitchhike or accept rides from strangers.
-If you are wearing headphones, make sure you are still able to hear outside noise.
 
Responding to a Confrontation
-If a robber grabs your bag/purse- resist the urge to play tug-of-war. If you hang on chances are- you will be knocked down and further assaulted.
-If someone demands your property and displays or implies in any way that they have a weapon, don’t resist. Your physical property isn’t worth getting injured or killed over.
-Don’t purse the thief, put distance between you and the thief.
 
Spot and Avoid Potential Trouble
-Be aware of your surroundings and know who is nearby.
-Pay attention to the uncomfortable feelings that often warn us of potential danger. Trust your instincts!
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