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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 Fire Safety:
How to respond to a fire alarm. May 13, 2019 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
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Select image & click to open Public Safety Contact Numbers Select image & click to open 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:
Stop the Bleed – Washington | Training | Registration | Materials | Resources Control Bleeding Kits Each kit should contain these basic items:
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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Interview: Cindi Barker ALKI earthquake prep, part 1 (6:34) Produced by JaroslawMedia.com and Alki Block Watch
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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 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:
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 
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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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
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.
Updated 11/28/2017
DISASTER CARD GAME
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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