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Coffee with a Cop

4/12/2022

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Coffee with a Cop
April 12th, 2022
Arrowhead Gardens
Reported by Billie Overgaard

This morning, several police officers showed up in the B Building Community Room, sat at our tables and had coffee with us. Lt. Michael Watson, Watch Commander for our precinct sat at our table, and this is what we discussed:

The first thing brought up was the semi-trucks that obstruct the view when exiting onto Myers Way, and the many accidents that happen where people are trying to merge off of 2nd Avenue onto Olson Place. Lt. Watson basically said that if the semis are parked legally there's nothing to be done. My suggestion that a yellow painted curb be placed down the length of one semi, thereby keeping them from obstructing the view, was apparently not a viable one. As for the cars from here trying to merge onto Olson Place, he said it would take a major traffic flow revision to do anything about it. I guess we haven't met the accident quota for that corner to be considered a problem by the city.

The unsanctioned homeless camps around us were brought up. The Lt. said that while enforcement is through either the Seattle Police Dept or the County Sheriff’s Dept., because they are understaffed, they don't really do anything about the unsanctioned camps right now unless there is a specific problem. If they are blocking roads or sidewalks, that's something the police and sheriffs will address. If we see garbage or other sanitation issues, we can report those via the “Find-It-Fix-It” app, and the Parks Department will be called in to get that cleaned up. And of course, we should always report any illegal drug activity or violent behavior we see.

Lt Watson reiterated that their department is very understaffed. He says there are recruits in the making, but that it takes 18 months from sign-up to being put out on the streets, and that on top of that not many people are going into policing right now. Even so, every report will get a response, even if it's only over the phone. Due to the shortage in staff, certain calls must be given priority over others. But keep in mind, even if all that happens is that a report is taken over the phone, police resources are data driven. If it's not reported, they won't know there's a need.

As an aside, the horses for the mounted patrols have been rehomed. It takes four police officers to maintain a horse. That, coupled with feed, care and housing of the horses makes them no longer a justifiable expense.

He was surprised that a facility this size doesn't have a security guard, and that the C-D garage is unlocked during part of the day. He was also surprised that there are no key-card locks on the doors between the garages and the apartment part of the buildings themselves. He was gratified to hear of the upgrades Diane mentioned at the last General Meeting and hopes that will help.

We then asked the Lt. about the ivy on the trees. There is interest among some of the residents to clean the ivy off because it is choking the trees to death. Lt Watson told us we can't legally do anything about it, even though a simple snip of the ivy near the bottom of the tree would kill the ivy and save the tree. The green spaces are controlled by the city and county (depending on which side of the road) and interested parties would have to go through them to gain permission. This includes even the green spaces right outside our fences, on our side of the roads.

Procedures for residents with dementia who have wandered off and not returned home in a reasonable amount of time was discussed. Lt. Watson said that as long as the person has a cell phone on them, the police can find him within a few feet. They would have to have a judge's permission to do it, but all the judge would need to hear is that there are medical issues (such as the person has dementia) and that they would more than likely agree to the search. This service is available 24/7 and is called the Silver Alert.

We briefly talked about personal safety. Lt Watson gave us the usual suggestions:
1) Be aware of your surroundings, especially who is around you.
2) Have your cell phone on you, already turned on and easily accessed.
3) When going through doors, do it sideways, keeping yourself aware of all surroundings and people. Don't turn your back to anyone. This is important not only at the entry door to the building, but even your own apartment door.
4) Be aware of who you are letting into the building and whether they belong there.

Finally, Block Watch, or Neighborhood Watch was touched on. Jennifer Danner came by at that point and told me that she and Diane have set up a tentative date in May. Her email address is jennifer.danner@seattle.gov. if we want to discuss anything about this with her. Meanwhile, Lt. Watson suggested that we ask if there would be a way for residents to tune into the new camera system feeds via our home computers so that we can help watch our own neighborhood through the new security system from the safety of our apartments. I’m hopeful that this is something Diane R can look into with Jackie, our manager.

It has been suggested that this will be the first of a series of “Coffee with a Cop”, and I look forward to attending future get-togethers.

Sincerely,
Billie Overgaard
Building “A” Emergency Captain

Editor's notes:
1. The Seattle police sat a several tables with residents to answer questions.
2. If you have additional information or observations, share them in the feedback and comments section below or use the contact form.
3. If you would like to receive a monthly newsletter from Jennifer Danner, SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator, contact her at jennifer.danner@seattle.gov
or 206-256-6820.
4. Photos were provided by Diane R.
5. The event was arranged by Lynne Vetch from CIRC.

Pam and Dave

12/19/2021

Pam and Dave Jamming

On Sunday December 19, 2021, AGRC hosted a retirement celebration for Pam and Dave Bell, property managers at Arrowhead Gardens. Cookies and hot chocolate were served; and speeches were made. Many residents expressed their gratitude to Pam and Dave for their kind and helpful nine years of service, starting in 2012. AGRC presented a gift of $2000 with an extended vacation at a beach resort.

Music by Norman and Dee
SHAG corporate visitors: Scott Tysseland & Brian Park

Audio recording of speeches and comments.

Recording by John Walling D424

Photos by John Walling D424

Seattle Relief Fund

10/26/2021

Shortened URL: tinyurl.com/seattle-relief
Download PDF Flyer

October 26, 2021
From: Kellie Rogers <Kellie.Rogers@shag.org>
To: John Walling <arrowheadresident@gmail.com>

"I would love to get this out to folks ASAP as this grant closes on November 15, 2021.
This is basically for any resident who lives, works or goes to school in the city of Seattle, and makes $40,000 a year or less, is eligible for up to $1,000-$3,000 one time cash grant!!!
People will need an email in order to complete the application. This is going to be the hardest thing for the residents.
However, I can hold a class in the computer lab to help folks complete the application if needed."

What:
Seattle Relief Fund
The Seattle Relief Fund is $16 million of funding for direct cash assistance to Seattle’s most vulnerable low-income residents and their households who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
https://www.seattlerelief.com/

When:

Application will be open for 3 weeks, from Monday, October 25, 2021, to Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
Applications will be reviewed for 2 weeks, from November 16, 2021 to November 29, 2021
Decisions will be made from November 29, 2021 to December 6, 2021 and payments will be sent after December 9, 2021.

Who:
Eligibility: https://www.seattlerelief.com/#eligibility
To apply, you must meet ALL of the requirements below:
Be 18 years old or older
AND
Someone in your household must:
Live within the boundaries of the City of Seattle
https://bit.ly/seattle-boundaries
‍OR
Be enrolled in the Seattle Promise program
  https://www.seattlecolleges.edu/promise
‍OR
Be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools
  https://www.seattleschools.org/schools
OR
Be an artist/cultural worker who has owned or rented an art studio or rehearsal space within the boundaries of the City of Seattle at any time since March 2020.
AND
Be under 50 percent of the median household income in Seattle.
Income Eligibility Chart and list of identity/residency documents required.
  https://www.seattlerelief.com/#eligibility

How:
  https://www.seattlerelief.com/#home-how-to-apply
Apply online
  https://apply.seattlerelief.com/
Sign up for a Seattle Relief Fund Account (requires email account)
  https://apply.seattlerelief.com/signup?re=%2Faccount
Login to Seattle Relief Fund Account
  https://apply.seattlerelief.com/login
Seattle Relief Fund e-Letter Template DOCX & PDF (on Dropbox)
Have required identity/residency documents.
  https://www.seattlerelief.com/#eligibility

Help:
Application assistance:
  https://www.seattlerelief.com/#home-app-assistance
Kellie Rogers, Resident Services Coordinator for Arrowhead Gardens:
(Kellie will take you through the steps in the B Building Computer Lab by appointment.)   kellie.rogers@shag.org / Mobile 206-485-5111
https://www.thegardensgazette.org/resident-services-coordinator.html

FAQ:
Answers to questions about who gets grant priorities.
https://www.seattlerelief.com/#home-faq

Customer Support:
https://www.seattlerelief.com/#home-contact

September is National Preparedness Month

9/8/2021

September is National Preparedness Month
https://tinyurl.com/disaster-prep-2021
> Resources are updated at the end of this blog.
Also checkout
Washington State Preparedness
ShakeOut Washington

Addon Classes:
#8 Rapid Exit Class (Wed, Nov 10) at 7pm https://signup.com/go/OVWopLb
- Disaster Preparedness classes repeat (Wed, Jan 12) at 7pm https://signup.com/go/GGaJVQV

overview of classes

Increase the readiness and resiliency of your household with these concise, 30-minute classes. Every Wednesday night at 7pm starting September 8th. Your instructor is Ann Forrest, SeattlePrepares@gmail.com, an experienced educator and a strong advocate of the Emergency Communication Hubs.

Zoom Webinars: Disaster Preparedness classes - Six Wednesday evenings at 7pm starting Sep 8th and ending Oct 13th.

Upcoming Classes:
- Radio Class (Wed, Oct 27) at 7pm... https://signup.com/go/FDoBpzZ
- Rapid Exit Class (Wed, Nov 10) at 7pm... https://signup.com/go/OVWopLb

The Zoom link will be the same for all the classes.

Sep 8 - What To Do When the Earth Shakes & Mobile Apps to Download Now / See Resources below

Sep 15 - Water Essentials & Sanitation /  See Resources below

Sep 22 - Managing Utilities After a Disaster & Power Outages /  See Resources below (Presented by Carl Leon)

Sep 29 - Communicating After a Quake & the Early Earthquake Warning system /  See Resources below

Oct 6 - How To Create Your Plan & Building your "Get Home" bag /  See Resources below

Oct 13 - Preparing with Neighbors & Prepared Communities (Emergency Hubs)

Oct-27 - Communicating After a Disaster

Nov-21 - Rapid Exit

Mark your calendar for every Wednesday night for 7pm between Sep 8th and Oct 13th.

If you have to miss a session, no worries. Recordings will be sent out.

If you have trouble with the SignUp, or wish to join after the series has started, please contact Ann at SeattlePrepares@gmail.com.

Flyer: disaster preparedness classes sep 8 to oct 13, 2021

videos: Learn How the City of Seattle Plans to Respond After An Earthquake

Learn How the City of Seattle Plans to Respond After An Earthquake

The Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with representatives from multiple City departments, has organized a series of webinars focused on the City’s earthquake response plans. The first webinar was held on May 27th and will be a high-level overview of how the City prioritizes and coordinates during response to a major earthquake. The four subsequent webinars will occur during June through September and will dive deeper into individual areas of the response including firefighting, mass care, and utility and transportation restoration. Each webinar will also highlight how individual and neighborhood preparedness efforts tie into the overall response.

All webinars are open to the public and will include captioning in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. All sessions will include a Q&A session at the end, and will be recorded and posted to the Seattle OEM YouTube channel. Registration is not required, but participants can register to receive a confirmation email, calendar appointment, and event reminders. View the full schedule on OEM’s events calendar or see session information below.

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VIDEO: City of Seattle Earthquake Response:
Overview of Response Priorities and Coordination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqX7hf6UqRU
May 27, 2021
Description: Seattle Office of Emergency Management staff will provide an overview of our region's earthquake risk, likely earthquake impacts, and describe what a local government response to a catastrophic earthquake looks like. This will include an overview of citywide response priorities and coordination, how the city communicates emergency information to the public, and key preparedness actions the public can take before an earthquake happens.
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VIDEO: City of Seattle Earthquake Response: Firefighting, Search and Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uiEKNM-KRU&t=17s
June 21, 2021
Description: Staff from the Seattle Fire Department will provide an overview of how the City directs life safety response operations after a major earthquake This will include information on how they prioritize their response efforts with limited resources, how they begin requesting outside assistance, and what the public can do to prepare.
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VIDEO: City of Seattle Earthquake Response:
Emergency Shelter and Feeding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBpbUMIZMRs
July 26, 2021
Description: Staff from the Seattle Human Services will provide an overview of how the City will coordinate with regional partners to stand up shelter and feeding operations after a major earthquake, and the implications for personal preparedness.
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VIDEO: City of Seattle Earthquake Response:
Utility Restoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1f_IfP4Fs8
August 11, 2021
Description: Staff from Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities will provide an overview of plans for restoring utility service after a major earthquake. This will include information on how damage to utilities is assessed, how restoration is prioritized, where your personal preparedness fits with utility response, and how utility providers coordinate with other City departments and with regional partners.
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VIDEO: City of Seattle Earthquake Response:
Transportation Restoration
Sept 14, 2021
Youtube link is pending
Description: Staff from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will provide an overview of plans for restoring transportation after a major earthquake. This will include information on how the restoration of roadways and bridges is prioritized, and how SDOT coordinates with other City departments and with regional transportation agencies.

nEW SOUTH PARK HUB CO-CAPTAIN display

Anne Churchill, South Park Hub Co-Captain and her able assistant
talked about the new Hub in South Park at the Duwamish River Days Festival

Learn more about Seattle Emergency Hubs HERE

RESOURCES
Earthquake Glossary | Earthquake Map
Youtube Videos for all Classes are posted HERE
Expand/collapse classes by clicking accordion +/- sign.

WEBINAR CLASS #1 (9/8/21) eARTHQUAKES & MOBILE APPS

Webinar Class #1 (Sep-8-2021)
- What To Do When the Earth Shakes / Mobile Apps to Download

Handout sheet:  Class #1.pdf > Smartphone Apps (Youtube)
Class Video: https://youtu.be/HY-X1uFLWfU (from a previous class)
Class PowerPoint Slides: Class #1.pptx  (Used in class webinar)
Infographic: Immediate Earthquake Reaction PNG

Smartphone Apps (Youtube) explains how to install several apps on your smartphone with QR Codes or with text codes. The app list below has links to the video app times.
If you need help with using QR Codes go HERE. or App Video @ 3:30

You can also go to the Android & Apple app stores directly and search for the apps.
Look for the icons shown in the video. Group the apps on one screen or in one folder.

Here are some web links to help with choosing which apps to install or notifications to sign up for.
Watch the Smartphone Apps video for descriptions

Alert King County  / Website based / App Video @ 9:46

Alert Seattle  / Website based / App Video @ 9:08

Alert FEMA >  Android / iPhone / App Video @ 4:55

Google Translate >  Android / iPhone / App Video @ 8:05

Handling Hazardous Materials > Android / iPhone / App Video @ 7:46

Hazard Explorer /  Hazard Ready  / Website based

Knot Tying >   Android / iPhone / App Video @ 8:30

Maps Offline / Nav Apps Video @ 10:40
Maps.me > Android / iPhone
Google Maps >  Android / iPhone
How to use Google Maps and Maps.me Offline

PulsePoint Download / App Video @ 5:15
PulsePoint Respond > Android / iPhone
PulsePoint AED >   Android / iPhone

Red Cross Apps /    App Video @ 4:00 (Alert) / App Video @ 6:35 (First Aid)
Android: Emergency Alert / First Aid / Pet First Aid
iPhone: Emergency Alert / First Aid / Pet First Aid

Smart911 / Website based / App Video @ 10:03

Survival Guide > Android / iPhone / App Video @ 7:30
Survival Manual U.S. Army

WebMD >  Android / iPhone / App Video @ 7:12

SAVE THE DATE! "Double Trouble" Exercise!
Watch an "Emergency Communication Hub" in Action!
Saturday, Sep 18
9am to 1pm
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park (NE 83rd St and Roosevelt Way NE)
Saturday, Sep 25
9am to 1pm
Behind the Jefferson Community Center (3801 Beacon Ave S.)
Double Trouble - flyer.pdf

Additional Resources
FEMA Poster: Protect Yourself During Earthquakes
Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
(June 2021) List of URMs - Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Seattle Hazard Explorer
Could a Tsunami Hit Puget Sound?
Youtube: How to Secure Heavy Furniture for an Earthquake > Flash.org
Securing Bookcases
Youtube:  How to Secure Hanging Artwork for an Earthquake
Securing TVs and Computer Screens
Securing Kitchen Cabinets

What To Do When the Earth Shakes Class #1
In bed: Face down - Pillow over your head - Protect your neck - Stay there until the shaking stops - Grab your
light - Put on your shoes
In school or an office: Move away from windows - Drop, Cover, and Hold On - Protect your neck
No table, no desk: Crawl to an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture (couch) - Stay there until shaking
stops
In a store: Next to a grocery cart – Beneath clothing racks - Lock your wheelchair wheels – Protect kids
In an elevator: Push all the buttons to get the elevator to stop and try to get out
In a theater: Get as low as you can – Protect your head and neck
Just left a building: Go back inside – Drop, Cover, and Hold On
Outside: Get as low as you can – Stay away from power lines, buildings, and vehicles
Driving: Pull over – Set the parking brake – Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, etc.
Near the shore or beneath a dam: Drop and protect head – As soon as you can, walk quickly to high ground or
inland. Signs that a tsunami is coming: The ground shakes or water recedes below low tide level.

Contact: Ann Forrest  SeattlePrepares@gmail.com

Webinar Class #1 Video : What to do when the earth shakes

Webinar Class #1 Video : Mobile Apps to Download

WEBINAR CLASS #2 (9/15/21) WATER & SANITATION

Webinar Class #2 (Sep-15-2021) Water and what you need to know / Sanitation
Class #2 Overview HERE
Class Video Class #2 - YouTube
Disinfection of Drinking Water HERE
Drinking From Your Hot Water Tank HERE
Filling Your Own Water Bottles HERE
Twin Bucket Toilet Directions HERE

webinar class #3 (9/22/21) utilities

Webinar Class #3 (Sep-22-2021) Managing Utilities After a Disaster
Class #3 Overview HERE
Class #3 Video YouTube
- Tools for handling utilities - Emergency Tool
- Tools for turning off water - Water Meter Key

What Is a Circuit Breaker Panel?

Natural Gas - Turn off only if you smell gas or hear hissing sound.

Electricity – Shut it off at the electrical circuit panel if 1 or 2 happens.
1. You see sparks or broken or frayed wires
2. You smell burning insulation
When power is lost
3. If you don't use the Circuit breakers, you can unplug individual electronic devices to protect from surges.
4. If you do use the Circuit breaker panel, turn off individual circuits and leave one circuit on with a light to tell you when power is restored.

Water – Should be turned off after an earthquake until it is safe to use!
The risk is that building water pipes can become contaminated from outside water if they are not isolated.
We need to know if building water supplies will be isolated from the street water main after an earthquake.
This is up to AG Building Maintenance.

webinar class #4 (9/29/21) After a quake & early warning

Webinar Class #4 (Sep-29-2021)
Communicating After a Quake & the Early Earthquake Warning system
Class #4 Video HERE
Class #4 Handout HERE
Class #4 Slides HERE
Class #4 Slides > PDF HERE

Webinar Class #4 (of 6) is Wednesday 9/29 at 7PM
Click the Zoom link 5 minutes before 7PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86453990261
"Communicating After a Quake & the Early Earthquake Warning system"

Handout for class #4 / PDF
Communicating After an Earthquake Class #4
After an earthquake...
1. Check on people/pets around you
2. Manage utilities (Class #3)
Natural Gas – Shut it off If you smell/hear a gas leak
Electricity – Shut it off if you see damaged wires or smell insulation burning
Water – Always turn it off after an earthquake until you know that it is safe to use!
3. Make contact with family/friends
4. Get more information
Do NOT call 9-1-1
Landlines are rare! Very few have copper wire all the way to the phone company...
TEXT is best: Include date/time in each text and give good information (condition, location, plan)
Out-of-town contact
Relay messages between people on the ground
Spokane or further east
Give them a to-do list
Write down important phone numbers!
3x5 card in a plastic bag – make several copies!
Printable Index Cards Avery 5388: Buy stock on Amazon / Download Avery Templates

Off-grid messaging
Texting apps – Bridgefy is one of several Offline messaging apps
Devices - goTenna or Beartooth devices
Satellite messengers (true off-grid communications)
Alert Seattle and Alert King County – sign up!
Local emergency radio stations
KIRO 710 AM and 97.3 FM KOMO 1000 AM and 97.7 FM

Early Earthquake Warning
P waves (fast but little shaking) and S waves (slower but more shaking)
Sensors detect P waves, analyze signal, and send out alert, if appropriate
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) – enable now!
Mobile apps – coming
You want both - WEA and mobile app...
Alert & Warning Notifications (Washington Emergency Management)

Class #4 Youtube Video

WEBINAR CLASS #5 (10/6/21) CREATE PLAN & GET HOME BAG

Webinar Class #5 (Oct-6-2021)
How To Create Your Plan & Building your "Get Home" bag

Class #5 Handout HERE (also copied below)
Class #5 Video HERE (also displayed below)
Class #5 Slides HERE > PDF HERE

What Should “My Plan” Look Like? Class #5
Plan based on knowing your hazards?
Seattle’s Hazards (SHIVA) **Shelter-in-place

1. Earthquakes **
2. Snow and Ice **
3. Windstorms **
4. Power Outages **
5. Cyber Attacks **
6. Landslides
7. Disease Outbreaks **
8. Flooding
9. Excessive Heat **

10. Tsunamis/Seiches
11. Infrastructure and Structural Failures
12. Fires
13. Transportation Incidents
14. Water Shortages
15. Social Unrest
16. Attacks
17. Hazmat Incidents
18. Volcanic Hazards

Go Bag: House fire, ambulance ride
Stay Box: Earthquakes, weather
Get Home Bag: Walking home

Your “Get Home” Bag
- Water, Food, and Medications
- Sturdy shoes
- Rain poncho / large plastic bag / space blanket
- Whistle
- Mask (m95) and first aid kit
- Flashlight / Headlamp

- Extra batteries
- Cash – small bills
- Picture of family / pets - Map!
- Emergency phone numbers!

Your Recovery Plan
FEMA Assistance:
• Housing: Disaster housing ~18 months
• Grants: Capped at $32,000, Expenses not covered by insurance and other aid programs
• Replacement of personal property, transportation, medical, dental and funeral expenses
• Loans: Low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration
• Triggered by $40,000 personal property loss or $200,000 real estate loss
Walk away from your mortgage…
• Washington is a “Non-Recourse” state, sort of
• Bank can use a judge to put a lien on all real and personal property, garnish wages, etc. to recover the difference between your mortgage and what they could sell the foreclosed property for.

Homework:
_Create your plan with household members!
_Build your “Get Home” bag and stash at work, in car, commuter bag, etc.
_Download appropriate maps so your navigation apps will work offline (see Class #1)
_Sign up for the Seattle Prepares newsletter to learn about future classes.

More Resources:
Seattle Hazard Explorer HERE & HERE (Around Arrowhead Gardens)
School Reunification Plan Youtube

Stay Box & Go Bag Resources:

Infographic brochure: 1-page PDF HERE (added 10/11/2021)
Complete PDF brochures for 2 Weeks Ready: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness > Publications
A Disaster Kit for Staying at Home
Stay Box: Basics
15 items everyone should have in their at-home emergency kit
Ready.gov Build a Kit
Red Cross Survival Kit
Worksheets for Emergency Supply Kits + more

Comments:
There are some items you would want in a Stay Box or a Go Bag.
Put those items in a Go Bag and store it with the Stay Box.
The Stay Box is for a few weeks and the Go Bag is for a few days.
Within the Go Bag, you could have a Hospital Bag.

webinar class #6 (10/13/21) preparing with neighbors & community

Webinar Class #6 (Oct-13-2021)
Preparing with Neighbors & Prepared Communities
Class #6 Handout  HERE (also copied below)
Class #6 Video (4/19/21) HERE
Class #6 Video (10/13/2021) HERE (also displayed below)
Class #6 Slides  PPT > PDF

Seattle Emergency Hubs: HERE | MAP | RESOURCES |
West Seattle Be Prepared: HERE | MAP
SNAP: Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare:
Resources | Training request | SNAP Map Form

Mission for Emergency Communications Hubs
1. Gather and Share Information
2. Match Needs and Resources
3. Organize Volunteers
4. Educate

Prepare with Neighbors Class #6 PDF Notes

Engage with neighbors – they are your help until help arrives!
Neighbors can be very useful as motivational tools!
o Learn together – Prepare together
o Hold one another accountable!
In addition to supporting household preparedness, neighbors can also...
o Turn off gas to houses to prevent fires o Turn off water
o Gather together to help everyone remember what to do
o Check on those needing extra care (elderly, injured, children, etc.)
o Cook together!

Prepare with your Community -
Emergency Communication Hubs
- Neighbors will gather outside, in open spaces, and work to save lives and reduce suffering.
- Some communities are organized and have gear in place to help neighbors organize (Hubs).
- Hubs do NOT have food or water for the community.
- Everyone involved in the Hubs is a volunteer!

Handout Homework:
1. Gather with neighbors – prepare together!
o Contact Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management to request training for your neighbors
2. Find your Emergency Communication Hub HERE
o Reach out to the Hub Captain; ask to be included in upcoming events.
o Join the Hub network’s mailing list HERE
3. Sign up for the Seattle Prepares newsletter to be notified about the next round of classes!

2021 Upcoming Events!
• Oct 21st (Thursday) - See a Hub in action!
Madison Park (4201 E. Madison Park) from 4 to 6pm
• Oct 27th (Wednesday) – Radio / Communications Class from 7-8pm
  https://signup.com/go/FDoBpzZ
• Oct 30th (Saturday) – Halloween-themed “Skills Fair” – University Heights Hub Grand Opening!
  University Heights (5031 University Way NE, 98105)
  More details coming in class follow-up...
• Nov 10th (Wednesday) – Rapid Exit Class from 7-8pm
  What would you grab, if you safely could, as you leave for a medical/fire emergency?
   https://signup.com/go/OVWopL

Crosscut:
Disaster preparedness takes center stage for Seattle volunteer group
‘When the earth shakes, your neighbor is going to be your first responder.’
by Hannah Weinberger / October 8, 2021

Webinar Class #7 (10-27-2021) Communicating After a Disaster

When a disaster strikes, contacting loved ones and getting reliable information can be challenging. Do what you can now to lessen the stress of that situation. Topics covered include: - truth about landlines - texting strategies - communicating via radio (FRS, GMRS, and Ham) - powering your devices (phone, radio) using your car battery Heavy on useful information - very light on technical jargon. This class is designed for beginners exploring the idea of radio communication.

Class #7 Handout  HERE
Class #7 Video (10/27/2021) HERE  (also displayed below)
Class #7 Slides  PPT > PDF
Class #7 GMRS Cheat Sheet PDF HERE
Wikipedia: FRS / GMRS / Frequency Table
RETEVIS FRS Radios HERE / RT27
BTECH GMRS V-1 HERE
MyGMRS.com MAP / Repeater Directory

Getting FCC GMRS license
Overview: https://baofengtech.com/step-by-step-getting-a-gmrs-license/
Register for FCC FRN
Login with FRN and Password HERE
FCC > Wireless > Licensing > Online Systems > License Manager
Steps
1 Radio Service
2 Applicant Questions
3 Licensee Information
4 Basic Qualification
5 Summary
6 Certification
1 Click Apply for new license. (left panel)
Select Service: ZA - General Mobile Radio (GMRS)
Press Continue
2 Questions
3 Licensee Name and Address
etc etc etc
How to Obtain an Official FCC License Copy HERE

For assistance programming your GMRS radio to be used for Seattle Emergency Hubs, contact Ann Forrest at SeattlePrepares-at-gmail.com.
See GMRS Cheat Sheet PDF above for channel plan and Monday 8PM GMRS nets.

If you want to use your GMRS radio with other repeaters:
Free Chirp software can be used to program GMRS radios. If you want that ability, order the special cable to connect between the radio and your PC. There are several GMRS repeaters around Seattle and Washington that have open access.
A commercial alternative to Chirp software is RT Systems software.

Webinar Class #8 (11-10-2021) Rapid Exit

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COVID Webinar 9-2-2021

8/25/2021

TransformingAge.org: Webinar on COVID-19 and the Delta Variant

Please join us for a webinar about your safety and the Delta variant.
In support of the recent requirement for COVID-19 vaccination,
Transforming Age and its affiliates are providing an informative session about the Delta variant.

Topic

What is the Delta Variant and how could it affect me?
Does the COVID-19 vaccine work on the Delta Variant?
What is a booster shot and who can get it?

Time

Thursday, September 2, 2021
1 PM Pacific Time / 3 PM Central Time

Location

Zoom Webinar | https://www.zoom.us/join
Webinar ID: 927 4482 7977 | Passcode: 015211
Phone: (253) 215-8782 (Tacoma) or (669) 900-6833 or (346) 248-7799 or (301) 715-8592 or (312) 626-6799 or (646) 876-9923

Speaker

Pat Preston, MS | Executive Director of Center for Geriatric Infection Control

Related information

This seminar is for all residents, clients, team members, family members, and friends.
Please submit your questions or concerns ahead of time to
- Jim Bennett jbennett@transformingage.org
Transforming Age is affiliated with Community Life Foundation (CLF)
CLF Contact: Kellie Rogers 206-485-5111
- TheGardensGazette.org >Resources > Resident Services Coordinator https://www.thegardensgazette.org/resident-services-coordinator.html

2021-08-25-Transforming-Age-Webinar-COVID.DOCX & PDF
Adapted from a Transforming Age flyer sent via Kellie Rogers
to John Walling ArrowheadResident@gmail.com

Chief Adrian Diaz 8-17-2021

8/17/2021

On Tuesday 8-17-2021, Arrowhead Gardens residents met with Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz to discuss traffic, environment, safety, and security. The meeting was held in the A Building Sun Room from 9:00AM to 9:55AM.
Minutes provided by Billie O.
Photos and audio recording provided by John W.

AGENDA provided by Diane R.

Homeless people living in the woods along Myers Way in violation of posted signs.
Speeding, racing, reckless driving and noise pollution along Myers Way (and Olson Place) in violation of 25 mph limits.
Large trucks parking for days at a time on Myers Way disturbing residents with noise particularly in early morning hours when drivers run engines in preparing to leave.
Placement of No Parking signs along Myers Way.
Discussion on the police department utilizing an empty retail storefront still available in our community for law enforcement convenience and the visibility of a squad car for deterrence.
General concerns expressed by residents as it relates to their feeling of safety and security.

Present were
Chief Adrian Diaz (Seattle Police Department)
Andre Sin (assistant to Chief Diaz)
Scott Tysseland (Shag property management)
AG Residents:
Diane R**, Norm M, Sharon S**,
Alan Q**, Billie O**, John W.
**AGRC elected officers

Play the audio recording.

Read the PDF Minutes HERE.

SEE ALSO

9-1-1 Operation Forum Jan-2020

Councilmember Lewis discusses restoring SPD retention
at 19 Minutes into this video
Aug 18, 2021

Seattle City Council previews
upcoming 2022 budget season
August 17, 2021

Seattle Councilmember Lisa Herbold
Newsletter for August 20, 2021

Finance Committee Action on Mid-year Budget Including SPD

Finance Committee Action on Mid-year Budget Including SPD

In September, the Council will be considering the mid-year supplemental adjustment to the 2021 adopted budget, as recommended by the Finance and Housing Committee on Tuesday. This legislation includes changes to the SPD budget that I proposed, made possible by an estimated $15 million not needed for officer salaries this year.   I first proposed these investments in May, which unfortunately did not pass. The supplemental budget proposal in the Finance and Housing committee represented another opportunity.

I proposed – and committee members approved - significant changes to the budget legislation to ameliorate the community safety impacts associated with the current shortage of police officers. The shortage of sworn officers is resulting in significantly reduced 911 “priority one” responses - responses that have a standard goal of 7 minutes. It’s important that we make investments to address the real workload challenges for those sworn officers who remain on as public servants in Seattle.

My amendments also added funding for civilian positions, technology investments, a new training program, and alternatives to an armed response to build community safety. Together, these amendments reflected the priorities of SPD, community safety advocates, the Mayor’s Office, and Council’s work to reimagine public safety and provide alternatives to an armed response, while ensuring officers have the ability to respond to calls that only they are qualified to do.

The successful new amendment, proposed with Finance & Housing Chair CM Mosqueda, includes funding for:
* Community Service Officers and Crime Prevention coordinators;
*  Hiring process accelerators for both sworn officers and civilian hires;
* National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform 911 call data analysis to support re-imaging policing;
*  Work, Scheduling and Timekeeping project updating and modernizing SPD’s management of overtime and addressing the recommendations made by the City Auditor in 2016, and recommendations made recently the Office of Police Accountability;
*  $1.5 million for overtime. SPD requested $3 million. Both the Mayor and Council proposed reductions in the overtime budget last fall for 2021, assuming fewer large events would occur due to COVID. With additional events now taking place, more overtime funding may be needed, as well as for patrol 911 response.
*  Evidence storage space, as recommended by the Inspector General;
*  Funding for additional Public Disclosure work, as recommended by the City Auditor.

The amendment also incorporates priorities I announced in my Public Safety and Human Services committee in late July. The Mayor and SPD also stated support for these investments to re-direct a total of $1.5 million from the SPD budget to other departments.
*  Community Safety and Communications Center funding for a protocol system for 911 dispatchers; this is critical for ensuring 911 call takers have the training to ensure the best response, as we embrace alternatives. Similar to what Seattle Fire uses in its dispatch center, the protocol system will implement a more consistent process for obtaining key information from 911 callers and support better data analysis to plan for resource deployment, including alternatives to police response. I didn't want to wait until the Mayor made a 2022 budget recommendation to begin providing funding for this effort.
* Regional Peacekeepers’ Collective funding to prevent gun violence. This is critically important right now. Community violence intervention programs such as the Regional Peacekeepers Collective have been shown to reduce violence by as much as 60%. I didn't want to wait until the Mayor made a 2022 budget recommendation to begin providing funding for this effort.
* Funding for Triage One; to redirect 911 calls as a result of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform call analysis commissioned by SPD; they are calls that do not require a first response from sworn officers, and reduce the need for them to respond to these calls. I didn't want to wait until the Mayor made a 2022 budget recommendation to begin providing funding for this effort.

Our amendment also includes an investment of $3 million in the Seattle Community Safety Initiative, to fund additional alternatives to policing. HSD recently awarded contracts to 33 of the 70 applicants; additional funds could fund additional projects, or extend the funding from 18 to 24 months.

I also proposed a separate amendment to fund $2.25 million for necessary SPD technology investments, which passed. It includes funding for Data Analytics Platform; for Capacity Planning Tool; Innovation Blueprint; and Officer Wellness and Supervision (which is a new version of this). Some of these are required by the Consent Decree.

The Data Analytics Platform will be used to monitor staffing and overtime, analytical processes necessary for reimagining policing such as 911 alternatives, next generation early intervention, and to monitor disparate impacts. The Capacity Planning Tool will evaluate staffing demand, and calculate staffing requirements based on scenarios such as 911 alternate response, and expands resource planning beyond core functions such as patrol and investigations to include support for functions such as force review and public disclosure. Innovation Blueprint includes identifying strategies and online tools to increase transparency and improve police practices. Officer Wellness and Supervision include more accurate statistical models for predicting and guiding interventions for employees exhibiting signs they need support, as part of the department employee wellness and retention strategy.

I strongly support Chief Diaz’s efforts to innovate in developing a training curriculum to ensure SPD recruits understand community expectations for a public service career in law enforcement in Seattle. That’s why I successfully proposed funding for a program Chief Diaz is initiating to support Seattle-specific training for new officer recruits before they go to the state training academy. The program is being developed under the guidance of a long-time educator, and consists of a 45-day program that “pulls recruits out of traditional classroom training and immerses them in community-based, peer-based, and introspective experiences that will provide them both a lens through which to receive their BLEA (I.e. academy) training and a foundation upon which to build their careers as Seattle Police Officers.” Most of this work will take place in the community. The curriculum strives to implement the principles of relational policing, as recommended by the Inspector General Sentinel Event Review.

Less Lethal Weapons Regulation

Less Lethal Weapons Regulation

On Monday, the Council voted 7-0 to adopt legislation that I sponsored to restrict the use of less lethal weapons, principally during demonstrations.
There are currently no restrictions on the use of less lethal weapons in Seattle law.

After the Public Safety and Human Services Committee voted 4-1 to pass the legislation in July, I moved to delay the Full Council vote until after a Status Conference for the Consent Decree was held in early August. It was important to wait in case the court wanted to comment on the legislation before the Council passed it. Court approval of the SPD policies that will derive from the new law is necessary, per the scope of the Consent Decree, which includes all laws, policies, and practices that relate to use of force. The legislation was not discussed at the Status Conference.

The legislation includes a full ban on acoustic weapons, directed energy weapons, blast balls, ultrasonic cannons and water cannons. Use of Noise-Flash Devices (Flash Bangs) are banned in demonstrations.

The bill permits the use of pepper spray and pepper ball launchers only in those cases when the “risk of serious bodily injury from violent actions outweighs risk of harm to bystanders.” If used to control crowds another condition must be in place, that there is a “violent public disturbance. The legislation defines when a “violent public disturbance” is taking place. Tear gas use is restrained by 5 separate conditions.

In developing the legislation, Council President Gonzalez and I met with the Consent Decree Monitor and the Department of Justice, to get their informal feedback in advance, with the understanding formal feedback will follow after
SPD policies based upon the ordinance are developed and filed with the Court.

You may recall that my PSHS committee first acted in February to recommend a draft bill that was used for those discussions.

During conversations about the draft bill, DOJ expressed concern about the potential that restricting the use of certain less-lethal tools in crowd management circumstances could actually lead to officers using higher levels of force, putting both assaultive protestors and the surrounding non-violent protestors at higher risk of harm. Judge Robart expressed similar concerns. DOJ likewise inquired as to whether the draft bill will provide time for relevant SPD officers to be trained to changes in policy, again, to avoid the unwanted impact of having untrained officers resort to higher levels of force than necessary. Judge Robart also raised this issue.

To address these concerns, we added a definition of “crowd control,” and added a 60 day training period. To address concern that officers should have some less lethal option to intervene when property damage is occurring but there is no risk of serious bodily injury, the legislation is silent on and does not regulate the use of non-chemical launchers, e.g. of bean bags or rubber bullets.

Another update allows for use of pepper ball launchers in, a demonstration or rally, but not for crowd control purposes, and only when the “risk of serious bodily injury from violent actions outweighs the risk of harm to bystanders.”

This change is in response to prior judicial decisions; Judge Robart specifically approved policies authorizing use of pepper ball launchers in late February, as part of SPD’s court-mandated annual update to use of force policies.

Development of this legislation began after Council's passage of legislation sponsored by CM Sawant in June 2020 to fully ban the use of most less lethal weapons for crowd control, after demonstrations in Seattle after the murder of George Floyd. Judge Robart issued a restraining order on that bill in July of last year. It never went into effect. In August pf 2020, the Community Police Commission, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Office of Police Accountability made recommendations for how to change the law. These recommendations were sent to Council and Judge Robart, as he requested them as well.

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee has met seven times about this legislation, and heard extensive public comment.

While some criticize the bill as too weak and others say the Council shouldn’t legislate less lethal weapons regulations at all, my goal has been to adopt the strongest regulations possible, building on the August 2020 consensus recommendations of the three accountability bodies, while adhering to the obligations under the Consent Decree.

The CPC stated support for this legislation, while noting their perspective that they believe more needs to be done:

“The Seattle Community Police Commission writes today to offer its support for Council Bill 120105. The Commission believes that the bill’s inclusion of clear delineations of when less-lethal weapons can and cannot be used—and limitations on who can use them—is a significant first step in ensuring the safety of community members when they engage in First Amendment protected protests.

The Commission wishes to note that while we appreciate the improvements the bill would make to Seattle Police Department’s use of crowd control weapons, the Commission wants to ensure that the City Council does not forget that there is more work to be done. This legislation does work toward implementation of some recommendations made by the CPC last fall. However, those CPC’s recommendations identified additional changes necessary to best protect our community’s safety and civil liberties during protests for which we ask the City Council to not stop striving towards.

Now that the Council has voted to adopt the legislation, this is what happens next:

First, SPD will draft policy revisions within 60 days (provided by Section 4 of the bill)
Second, DOJ and the Monitor will review the policy revisions (this is when their formal review under the Consent Decree takes place)
Third, the Court will review the policy revisions (also required by the Consent Decree)
Fourth, if the Court approves the policy revisions, then the revised policies and the substantive provisions of the bill will take effect (provided by Section 5 of the bill)

Biden-Harris Inauguration 1-20-2021

1/19/2021

1st National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman
delivers Inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”

"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman

"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman
Presented at Inauguration - 1/20/2021

When day comes we ask ourselves,
where can we find light in this never-ending shade?
The loss we carry,
a sea we must wade
We've braved the belly of the beast
We've learned that quiet isn't always peace
And the norms and notions
of what just is
Isn’t always just-ice
And yet the dawn is ours
before we knew it
Somehow we do it
Somehow we've weathered and witnessed
a nation that isn’t broken
but simply unfinished
We the successors of a country and a time
Where a skinny Black girl
descended from slaves and raised by a single mother
can dream of becoming president
only to find herself reciting for one

And yes we are far from polished
far from pristine
but that doesn’t mean we are
striving to form a union that is perfect
We are striving to forge a union with purpose
To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and
conditions of man
And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us
but what stands before us
We close the divide because we know, to put our future first,
we must first put our differences aside
We lay down our arms
so we can reach out our arms
to one another
We seek harm to none and harmony for all
Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true:
That even as we grieved, we grew
That even as we hurt, we hoped
That even as we tired, we tried
That we’ll forever be tied together, victorious
Not because we will never again know defeat
but because we will never again sow division

Scripture tells us to envision
that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree
And no one shall make them afraid
If we’re to live up to our own time
Then victory won’t lie in the blade
But in all the bridges we’ve made
That is the promise to glade
The hill we climb
If only we dare
It's because being American is more than a pride we inherit,
it’s the past we step into
and how we repair it
We’ve seen a force that would shatter our nation
rather than share it
Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy
And this effort very nearly succeeded

But while democracy can be periodically delayed
it can never be permanently defeated
In this truth
in this faith we trust
For while we have our eyes on the future
history has its eyes on us
This is the era of just redemption
We feared at its inception
We did not feel prepared to be the heirs
of such a terrifying hour
but within it we found the power
to author a new chapter
To offer hope and laughter to ourselves
So while once we asked,
how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe?
Now we assert
How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us?

We will not march back to what was
but move to what shall be
A country that is bruised but whole,
benevolent but bold,
fierce and free
We will not be turned around
or interrupted by intimidation
because we know our inaction and inertia
will be the inheritance of the next generation
Our blunders become their burdens
But one thing is certain:
If we merge mercy with might,
and might with right,
then love becomes our legacy
and change our children’s birthright

So let us leave behind a country
better than the one we were left with
Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest,
we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one
We will rise from the gold-limbed hills of the west,
we will rise from the windswept northeast
where our forefathers first realized revolution
We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the midwestern states,
we will rise from the sunbaked south
We will rebuild, reconcile and recover
and every known nook of our nation and
every corner called our country,
our people diverse and beautiful will emerge,
battered and beautiful
When day comes we step out of the shade,
aflame and unafraid
The new dawn blooms as we free it
For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it
If only we’re brave enough to be it

Watch President Joe Biden recite the oath of office □ pic.twitter.com/cs9Zvxx6yC
— POLITICO (@politico) January 20, 2021

Full Text of Biden's Inaugural Speech - 1/20/2021

Full Text of Biden's Inaugural Speech - 1/20/2021

Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans.

This is America’s day.

This is democracy’s day.
A day of history and hope.
Of renewal and resolve.
Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested anew and America has risen to the challenge.
Today, we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy.
The will of the people has been heard and the will of the people has been heeded.
We have learned again that democracy is precious.
Democracy is fragile.
And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.
So now, on this hallowed ground where just days ago violence sought to shake this Capitol’s very foundation, we come together as one nation, under God, indivisible, to carry out the peaceful transfer of power as we have for more than two centuries.
We look ahead in our uniquely American way — restless, bold, optimistic — and set our sights on the nation we know we can be and we must be.
I thank my predecessors of both parties for their presence here.
I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
You know the resilience of our Constitution and the strength of our nation.
As does President Carter, who I spoke to last night but who cannot be with us today, but whom we salute for his lifetime of service.
I have just taken the sacred oath each of these patriots took — an oath first sworn by George Washington.
But the American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us.
On “We the People” who seek a more perfect Union.
This is a great nation and we are a good people.
Over the centuries through storm and strife, in peace and in war, we have come so far. But we still have far to go.
We will press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and possibility.
Much to repair.
Much to restore.
Much to heal.
Much to build.
And much to gain.
Few periods in our nation’s history have been more challenging or difficult than the one we’re in now.
A once-in-a-century virus silently stalks the country.
It’s taken as many lives in one year as America lost in all of World War II.
Millions of jobs have been lost.
Hundreds of thousands of businesses closed.
A cry for racial justice some 400 years in the making moves us. The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer.
A cry for survival comes from the planet itself. A cry that can’t be any more desperate or any more clear.
And now, a rise in political extremism, white supremacy, domestic terrorism that we must confront and we will defeat.
To overcome these challenges – to restore the soul and to secure the future of America – requires more than words.
It requires that most elusive of things in a democracy:
Unity.
Unity.
In another January in Washington, on New Year’s Day 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
When he put pen to paper, the President said, “If my name ever goes down into history it will be for this act and my whole soul is in it.”
My whole soul is in it.
Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this:
Bringing America together.
Uniting our people.
And uniting our nation.
I ask every American to join me in this cause.
Uniting to fight the common foes we face:
Anger, resentment, hatred.
Extremism, lawlessness, violence.
Disease, joblessness, hopelessness.
With unity we can do great things. Important things.
We can right wrongs.
We can put people to work in good jobs.
We can teach our children in safe schools.
We can overcome this deadly virus.
We can reward work, rebuild the middle class, and make health care
secure for all.
We can deliver racial justice.
We can make America, once again, the leading force for good in the world.
I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy.
I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real.
But I also know they are not new.
Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh, ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, and demonization have long torn us apart.
The battle is perennial.
Victory is never assured.
Through the Civil War, the Great Depression, World War, 9/11, through struggle, sacrifice, and setbacks, our “better angels” have always prevailed.
In each of these moments, enough of us came together to carry all of us forward.
And, we can do so now.
History, faith, and reason show the way, the way of unity.
We can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbors.
We can treat each other with dignity and respect.
We can join forces, stop the shouting, and lower the temperature.
For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury.
No progress, only exhausting outrage.
No nation, only a state of chaos.
This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward.
And, we must meet this moment as the United States of America.
If we do that, I guarantee you, we will not fail.
We have never, ever, ever failed in America when we have acted together.
And so today, at this time and in this place, let us start afresh.
All of us.
Let us listen to one another.
Hear one another.
See one another.
Show respect to one another.
Politics need not be a raging fire destroying everything in its path.
Every disagreement doesn’t have to be a cause for total war.
And, we must reject a culture in which facts themselves are manipulated and even manufactured.
My fellow Americans, we have to be different than this.
America has to be better than this.
And, I believe America is better than this.
Just look around.
Here we stand, in the shadow of a Capitol dome that was completed amid the Civil War, when the Union itself hung in the balance.
Yet we endured and we prevailed.
Here we stand looking out to the great Mall where Dr. King spoke of his dream.
Here we stand, where 108 years ago at another inaugural, thousands of protestors tried to block brave women from marching for the right to vote.
Today, we mark the swearing-in of the first woman in American history elected to national office – Vice President Kamala Harris.
Don’t tell me things can’t change.
Here we stand across the Potomac from Arlington National Cemetery, where heroes who gave the last full measure of devotion rest in eternal peace.
And here we stand, just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work of our democracy, and to drive us from this sacred ground.
That did not happen.
It will never happen.
Not today.
Not tomorrow.
Not ever.
To all those who supported our campaign I am humbled by the faith you have placed in us.
To all those who did not support us, let me say this: Hear me out as we move forward. Take a measure of me and my heart.
And if you still disagree, so be it.
That’s democracy. That’s America. The right to dissent peaceably, within the guardrails of our Republic, is perhaps our nation’s greatest strength.
Yet hear me clearly: Disagreement must not lead to disunion.
And I pledge this to you: I will be a President for all Americans.
I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did.
Many centuries ago, Saint Augustine, a saint of my church, wrote that a people was a multitude defined by the common objects of their love.
What are the common objects we love that define us as Americans?
I think I know.
Opportunity.
Security.
Liberty.
Dignity.
Respect.
Honor.
And, yes, the truth.
Recent weeks and months have taught us a painful lesson.
There is truth and there are lies.
Lies told for power and for profit.
And each of us has a duty and responsibility, as citizens, as Americans, and especially as leaders – leaders who have pledged to honor our Constitution and protect our nation — to defend the truth and to defeat the lies.
I understand that many Americans view the future with some fear and trepidation.
I understand they worry about their jobs, about taking care of their families, about what comes next.
I get it.
But the answer is not to turn inward, to retreat into competing factions, distrusting those who don’t look like you do, or worship the way you do, or don’t get their news from the same sources you do.
We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal.
We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts.
If we show a little tolerance and humility.
If we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes just for a moment.
Because here is the thing about life: There is no accounting for what fate will deal you.
There are some days when we need a hand.
There are other days when we’re called on to lend one.
That is how we must be with one another.
And, if we are this way, our country will be stronger, more prosperous, more ready for the future.
My fellow Americans, in the work ahead of us, we will need each other.
We will need all our strength to persevere through this dark winter.
We are entering what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus.
We must set aside the politics and finally face this pandemic as one nation.
I promise you this: as the Bible says weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
We will get through this, together
The world is watching today.
So here is my message to those beyond our borders: America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it.
We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again.
Not to meet yesterday’s challenges, but today’s and tomorrow’s.
We will lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example.
We will be a strong and trusted partner for peace, progress, and security.
We have been through so much in this nation.
And, in my first act as President, I would like to ask you to join me in a moment of silent prayer to remember all those we lost this past year to the pandemic.
To those 400,000 fellow Americans – mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
We will honor them by becoming the people and nation we know we can and should be.
Let us say a silent prayer for those who lost their lives, for those they left behind, and for our country.
Amen.
This is a time of testing.
We face an attack on democracy and on truth.
A raging virus.
Growing inequity.
The sting of systemic racism.
A climate in crisis.
America’s role in the world.
Any one of these would be enough to challenge us in profound ways.
But the fact is we face them all at once, presenting this nation with the gravest of responsibilities.
Now we must step up.
All of us.
It is a time for boldness, for there is so much to do.
And, this is certain.
We will be judged, you and I, for how we resolve the cascading crises of our era.
Will we rise to the occasion?
Will we master this rare and difficult hour?
Will we meet our obligations and pass along a new and better world for our children?
I believe we must and I believe we will.
And when we do, we will write the next chapter in the American story.
It’s a story that might sound something like a song that means a lot to me.
It’s called “American Anthem” and there is one verse stands out for me:
“The work and prayers
of centuries have brought us to this day
What shall be our legacy?
What will our children say?...
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you.”
Let us add our own work and prayers to the unfolding story of our nation.
If we do this then when our days are through our children and our children’s children will say of us they gave their best.
They did their duty.
They healed a broken land.
My fellow Americans, I close today where I began, with a sacred oath.
Before God and all of you I give you my word.
I will always level with you.
I will defend the Constitution.
I will defend our democracy.
I will defend America.
I will give my all in your service thinking not of power, but of possibilities.
Not of personal interest, but of the public good.
And together, we shall write an American story of hope, not fear.
Of unity, not division.
Of light, not darkness.
An American story of decency and dignity.
Of love and of healing.
Of greatness and of goodness.
May this be the story that guides us.
The story that inspires us.
The story that tells ages yet to come that we answered the call of history.
We met the moment.
That democracy and hope, truth and justice, did not die on our watch but thrived.
That our America secured liberty at home and stood once again as a beacon to the world.
That is what we owe our forebearers, one another, and generations to follow.
So, with purpose and resolve we turn to the tasks of our time.
Sustained by faith.
Driven by conviction.
And, devoted to one another and to this country we love with all our hearts.
May God bless America and may God protect our troops.
Thank you, America.

01/19/2021
What is the Inauguration Day schedule?
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/your-guide-to-inauguration-day

11 a.m. – Joe Biden arrives at the U.S. Capitol. >> 8:00am PST
11:15 a.m. – The inauguration program begins. >> 8:15am PST
Invocation – Father Leo J. O’Donovan
Pledge of Allegiance – Andrea Hall
National Anthem – Lady Gaga
Poetry Reading – Amanda Gorman
Musical Performance – Jennifer Lopez
12 p.m. – Biden is sworn in as 46th president. >> 9:00am PST
2:30 to 3p.m. (11:30am-Noon PST) – Biden lays a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush and President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton.
3:15 to 3:30 p.m. (12:15-12:30 pm PST) – Joe and Jill Biden receive presidential military escort to the White House.
TBD – The virtual “Parade Across America” begins once the Bidens enter the White House and will feature communities around the country.
8:30 p.m. (5:30pm PST) – Actor Tom Hanks hosts a 90-minute special featuring remarks by Biden and Harris and performances by Demi Lovato, Justin Timberlake, Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi and others.

inaugural resources

1/19/2021
Wikipedia
Inauguration of Joe Biden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inauguration_of_Joe_Biden

01/19/2021
Offical Inauguration Website:
Sign up for details on the Inauguration
https://bideninaugural.org/
Schedule https://bideninaugural.org/schedule/
Watch: https://bideninaugural.org/watch/

01/19/2021
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCCIC
Countdown: https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/59th-inaugural-ceremonies/
Live: https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/live/

01/19/2021
Secret Service
2021 Inauguration | United States Secret Service
https://www.secretservice.gov/protection/inauguration
Map of closures and access
List of prohibited items

01/18/2021
PBS Live Streaming
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/live
PBS Guide to Inauguration Day with Schedule of events
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/your-guide-to-inauguration-day

01/18/2021
NPR
Biden's Inauguration Is Going To Look Very Different. Here's What To Know
January 18, 20215:01 AM ET
https://www.npr.org/sections/biden-transition-updates/2021/01/18/957802213/bidens-inauguration-is-going-to-look-very-different-heres-what-to-know
Up to 25,000 National Guard troops will be in place Wednesday -- five times the number of U.S. service members stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Roughly 1,000 guests will attend the ceremony itself. Here are more details of this unusual inauguration:
https://twitter.com/NPR/status/1351448631497416704?s=20

01/19/2021
Youtube
The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris | Jan. 20th, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-qYgs_yOXA&list=PLU12uITxBEPERbMFp4VDRkvuagBD_iwr4&index=1
Youtube coverage starts 7:00 AM PST
The List on the right shows youtube coverage from major news outlets.
Follow the Biden - Harris Presidential Inaugural Committee!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BidenInaugural
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BidenInaugural
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bideninaugural
#JoeBiden #KamalaHarris #InaugurationDay2021 #BidenInaugural
Schedule as of 01/19/2021
Youtube coverage starts 7:00 AM PST
Inaugural Ceremonies starts 11:30 AM EST ---> 8:30 AM PST
Oath of Office 12:00 PM EST ---> 9:00 AM PST
Pass in Review: TBD
Luncheon: Cancelled
Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery TBD
Parade Across America & Presidential Escort 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST ---> 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM PST
> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/18/biden-inauguration-virtual-parade-replaces-pennsylvania-ave-parade/4201809001/
Celebrating America 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM EST ---> 7:30 PM PST
Inaugural ball: Cancelled

01/19/2021
Twitter
What to expect on Twitter on US Inauguration Day 2021
https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2021/inauguration-2021.html
Live streams from multiple news outlets and official inauguration feeds, including
@JCCIC > https://twitter.com/JCCIC Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
@BidenInaugural > https://twitter.com/BidenInaugural

01/19/2021
ABC News streaming
https://abc7news.com/when-is-inauguration-day-this-year-watch-live-joe-biden-stream/9686082/

01/18/2021
BBC
Joe Biden inauguration: When are he and Kamala Harris sworn in?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55419244

01/17/2021
Vulture
Here’s How to Watch the 2021 Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden
TV & Streaming
https://www.vulture.com/2021/01/joe-biden-inauguration-day-2021-how-to-watch-livestream.html

9-1-1 Operation Forum Jan-2020

1/9/2020

Resident Forum
SPD: 9-1-1 Operation

Samantha & Joel from 9-1-1 Operation presented
Diane R. moderated.
John W. operated recording & sound system.

Play the audio recording of the forum.
Presentation is followed by Q&A

Click the images below to open them in a new window.

Additional Resources:
Smart911
9-1-1 Origin & History
Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

SPD Block Watch Meeting Dec-2019

12/10/2019

A block watch meeting was held with SW Precinct Police and Arrowhead Gardens residents on December 10, 2019. The meeting was recorded and is shown below along with photos of the police and residents in a group discussion. Another meeting will be held in the middle of January 2020 to formulate a block watch committee for Arrowhead Gardens. Eleven AG residents attended the meeting.
Diane R. moderated.
John W. recorded.

Meeting Recording

From the Seattle Police Department SW Precinct :
Left to right: T. Frame 7474; W. Kohn 6195; Lt Steve Strand 5689, Operations; Jennifer Danner 8048, Crime Prevention Coordinator; Taylor Lowery, Intern.

Some takeaways:

If you feel threatened, call 9-1-1.
If you need police presence, call 9-1-1.
If you see an ongoing pattern that needs police attention, email Jennifer Danner or Lt Steve Strand.
If you want to report an incident that doesn't need police presence, go to: SPD Online Crime Reporting. This is good for insurance and credit card disputes.
If you want to report an environmental problem, use the Find It Fix It app or dial 206-684-CITY.
a. This would include anything on public property, such as needles or potholes,
b. If the problem is on Shag property, report it to management.
There was discussion about Sharps disposal and medications disposal.
If you have concerns about visitors, and it is not a threatening situation, provide details to management. If you think someone is trespassing in common areas, call 9-1-1 and let the police sort it out..
If you report a crime or incident to police, provide your police report to management.
Police gather statistics on incidents to allocate police resources, even if it seems minor. They can see patterns that you might not perceive.
Management needs incident reports, formal and informal, to make legal cases for evictions.
Diane said we will kick off a Block Watch committee in January 2020.
The last effort to start AG Block Watch was in October 2017.
Jennifer Danner emails newletters on crime prevention. They are posted on the home page of The Gazette. You can subscribe by emailing her.

Contact information:

Jennifer Danner: Desk: 206-256-6820 / Mobile: 205-471-2849 / Jennifer.Danner@Seattle.gov
Lt Steve Strand: Steven.Strand@Seattle.gov
SPD Southwest Precinct:
2300 SW Webster St., Seattle, WA 98016-3485 / Contact Page

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