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WHEN THE FIRE ALARM GOES OFF

1/13/2021

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WHEN THE FIRE ALARM GOES OFF
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Fire Dept Report

10/8/2019

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   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

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Fire Safety

5/21/2019

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Fire Safety:
​How to respond to a fire alarm. 
​May 13, 2019
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Safe Apartment Living

3/18/2019

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Monday, 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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Stop the Bleed

10/29/2018

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I 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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ALKI earthquake prep videos

9/1/2018

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From WatchingWestSeattle.com
Interview: Cindi Barker
ALKI earthquake prep, part 1 (6:34)
Produced by JaroslawMedia.com and Alki Block Watch

BLOCK WATCH REPORT: Earthquakes, Part I from JaroslawMedia.


From WatchingWestSeattle.com
Interview: Monty Burich, American Red Cross
ALKI earthquake prep, part 2 (8:00)
7 Tips on preparing for an earthquake.
Produced by JaroslawMedia.com and Alki Block Watch

BLOCK WATCH REPORT: Earthquakes, Part 2 from JaroslawMedia.

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Hands-Only CPR

2/6/2018

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In 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 


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CPR - Simple steps to save a life
Animated Explanation Video
DRS ABCD:
   Danger
   Response
   Shout for help
   Air Way
   Breathing
   Circulation
   Defibrilation
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Holiday Safety Tips

12/6/2017

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Crime 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.
​

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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Red Cross Disaster Preparedness

11/23/2017

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A message from Nancy H:

REGARDING MONDAYS RED CROSS GENERAL MEETING (11-20-2017)
Mondays disaster/emergency instruction was encouraging.
The turn out will move progress forward. Therefore, the next resident meeting will be in January with our local  fire dept 26 regarding their disaster/emergency instruction. Specific date & time will be posted at later date. Thank you to all who attended the Red Cross general meeting!
Additional questions may be directed to Disaster Committee Chairman Bill Lein @ +1 206-519-1652.
Audio Presentation - Part I
Audio Presentation - Part II
Preparedness Quiz
1. Ideally, what should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake?
  a. Drop, cover, and hold on
  b. Run outside
  c. Run to a doorway
  d. Stand in the bathtub

2. What is the most common cause of house fires?
  a. Unattended cooking
  b. Candles
  c. Space heaters
  d. Smoking

​3. Which item does not belong in your disaster kit?
  a. Bottled water
  b. Money
  c. Fresh fruit
  d. Batteries

4. How fast does a fire double in size?
  a. Every 7 minutes
  b. Every 10 seconds
  c. Every minute
  d. Every hour

5. What is the most common natural disaster in Washington? 

6. How much water does one person need per day in their disaster kit? 

7. How often should you test your smoke alarm?

8. How many days of suppiles should your family emergency preparedness kit have? 



Quiz Answers
1a. Drop, cover, and hold on.
2a. Unattended cooking
3c. Fruit
4c. Every minute
5. Floods
6. One gallon of water per day per person
7. Every month
8. 7-14 days
VIDEO: Be Prepared For Disasters
resource links
Updated 11/25/2017
  1. Download The Basics of Calling 9-1-1 
  2. ​This Safety Blog ​(Resources > Health and Safety)
  3. Emergency Preparedness (Resources > Community)
  4. Get A Smoke Alarm (From Red Cross. AG has smoke alarms)
  5. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  6. Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans (FEMA on YouTube)
  7. Download Create Emergency Communication Plan (FEMA)
  8. Individuals with Disabilities (Ready.gov)
  9. Evacuation (Ready.gov)
  10. King County Emergency Management  
  11. King County Emergency Agencies 
  12. Prepare for Emergencies (Red Cross)
  13. ​Build A Survival Kit  (Red Cross)
  14. Anatomy of a first aid kit   (Red Cross)
  15. Download Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Posted 9/9/2017
  16. ​Purchase Red Cross Emergency Kits ​
  17. Download Emergency Kit Lists: Home | Pet | Car | Office
  18. Download Information for Older Americans (FEMA)
  19. Pets and Animals (Ready.gov)
  20. Download  Brochure for Pet Owners (FEMA)
  21. Purchase Costco Emergency Kits and Supplies 
  22. ​Purchase Stealth Angel Emergency Kits ​​
  23. Purchase First Aid Kit - 200 piece  (Amazon)
  24. Download Emergency App:  iTunes | Google Play (Red Cross)
  25. Download Family Disaster Plan Template |  Template Instructions (Red Cross) 
  26. Download FEMA Mobile App 
  27. Seattle Emergency Management
    1. Be Prepared Infographic
    2. Sign up for emergency alerts: alert.seattle.gov 
    3. Seattle Hazard Explorer 
    4. ​Seattle Emergency Hubs
    5. Seattle Neighborhoods Activity Prepare (SNAP)
    6. ​Seattle Emergency NeighborLink Map
    7. West Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs | Brochure
  28. ​Emergency Radio Stations
    1. AM 710 (KIRO)
    2. AM 1000  (KOMO)
    3. FM 94.9  (KUOW)
    4. FM 97.3 (KIRO)
    5. FM 97.7 (KOMO)
  29. NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards​
VIDEO: USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
worksheets for emergency supply KIT lists
The worksheets below are Google Sheets on Google Drive.
  Download them as Excel spreadsheets. 
Once downloaded, you can edit worksheets and print them and/or save them on a USB drive with scanned documents.
  • People Kits Worksheet
  • Pet Kit Worksheet
  • First Aid Kit Worksheet
  • Medicine Worksheet
  • Contact List Worksheet
  • Documents Worksheet
  • Sources
See RESOURCE LINKS for other worksheets you can download.  
Updated 11/28/2017


DISASTER CARD GAME
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Winter Safety

11/16/2017

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Crime 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
​As we head into the winter storm season, it is crucial to learn what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe!! Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured or killed by exposure to cold, vehicle accidents on windy/wintry roads and fires cause by the improper use of heaters.

Before a winter snow storm- make sure you are prepared! Being prepared means assembling an emergency preparedness kit, creating a household evacuation plan that includes you pets and staying informed about your community’s risk and response plans. There are many different organizations that can tell you what should be in your family’s emergency preparedness kit, including the American Red Cross, West Seattle Be Prepared, and the Seattle Officer of Emergency Management. A few basic essentials for a family emergency kit include: food, water, flashlight, cell phone with charger, extra batteries, maps of the area and a first aid kit.

During a winter snow storm- do not drive unnecessarily, if you have the ability to stay home, do so. If you must drive- plan to travel during daylight if at all possible, check weather reports for any areas that you will be driving through before leaving home, keep spare an emergency kit, as well as spare blankets and coats in your trunk at all times, keep your headlights on during any situation with lowered visibility, even during the day (including fog, snow, extreme wind, and rain), turn your car’s radio to a station that will keep you updated with any news about approaching storms in the area, never use your cellphone or other devices that could be distracting while driving, alert a friend or family member when you leave home and arrive at your destination when driving in bad weather and if you begin to feel uncomfortable behind the wheel- pull over as soon as you can safely do so.

Windstorms are particularly common in the Pacific NW during this time of year; It is extremely important that every family prepares accordingly! Power outages are one of the most significant problem caused by windstorms, and much of the damage caused during these storms come from falling trees. Areas with heavy tree cover and limited street connections to the rest of the city are vulnerable to power outages and transportation problems. Before a wind storm - contact vendors to know the proper use of home generators, know what emergency plans are in place at your workplace, school and daycare center, conduct a home safety evaluation (including garage doors, windows, doors and nearby trees) and fasten down any outdoor equipment and/or move items indoors as needed. During a windstorm- don’t panic, listen to your radio for emergency instructions and turn off all natural gas appliances; if you are indoors- move away from windows and objects that could fall, go to lower floors in multi-story homes; if you are outdoors- move into a building, avoid downed powerlines, utility poles and trees; if you are driving- when you park, stop away from trees, avoid walking under overpasses, powerlines and other hazards.


For more information, please visit:
The American Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies
The Seattle Officer of Emergency Management:
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management
West Seattle Be Prepared:
http://westseattlebeprepared.org/

​
​Winter Storm Safey Checklist

​Power Outage Checklist
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