Laurelhurst Community Club's Laurelhurst Earthquake Action Preparedness (LEAP), a grassroots organization started by Laurelhurst residents is raising funds to go towards an emergency HUB at neighborhood St. Stephens Church.
LEAP sent out this information:
LEAP is announcing a campaign to raise $15,000 to build and equip a communications HUB at St. Stephen’s Church in September. It will be activated as “communication central” in times when Laurelhurst is isolated from services (a major emergency such as an earthquake or other catastrophe.) Volunteers will connect Laurelhurst with other neighborhoods and the City via ham radio. The HUB is a place where information can be shared; for example: the status of nearby bridges and the airport; local grocery stores which are open; missing persons or pets.
LEAP’s fundraising goal is $15,000. $10 buys a hard hat; $20 - outdoor battery lantern; $50 - laminated neighborhood maps; $120 - whiteboards for messages: $250 - tent to shelter radio equipment and operators. $1,200 buys the generator.We hope to break ground before the end of they year.
Assisted by over 70 cluster captains, LEAP has organized Laurelhurst into clusters of neighbors who are preparing to cooperate during a crisis.
Make your tax-deductible donation today by check: Payable to LCC Foundation, mail to: LCC Foundation/LEAP, PMB #373, 4616 25th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 or by credit card
We really appreciate neighborhood support as we all take the next step to a more resilient neighborhood.
For questions email LEAPlaurelhurst@outlook.com.
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