Tomorrow Disaster Skills Workshop At Community Center

Laurelhurst Community Club's Laurelhurst Earthquake Action Preparedness (LEAP), a grassroots organization started by Laurelhurst residents is holding a Disaster Skills Workshop tomorrow from 6:30-8pm at the Laurelhurst Community Center. The instructor is Tey Thach with the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.

The information says:

This workshop provides training on key skills needed after a disaster and more in-depth instruction on key preparedness actions. Participants will learn about the following topics: Fire Extinguisher Use, Utility Control, Water Storage and Purification and Emergency Sanitation.

John, the founder of LEAP, said:

Working together can be fun, getting to know your neighbors better and all. Where to evacuate to if necessary could be important, too.  Neighbors help neighbors.  The first days or weeks it will be up to all of us to be prepared. The day after a major earthquake is not the time to try to figure out how to survive in Laurelhurst. Once Laurelhurst is organized it will have less effort to maintain. 

LEAP is run by your neighborhood volunteers and we are working towards emergency communications, first responders, setting up triage areas, gathering places, community hubs and so much more.  Everyone needs to understand how to organize their own household and where to help and get help when the big one hits.  

Support your neighborhood response team, LEAP. Sign up to be a block captain and/or provide vital information to allow LEAP to better support you and family and pets.  

Your Laurelhurst Community needs you to be prepared and understand how to get help. We want your families to be safe and ready to help others. Let's hope it never happens, but let's all be prepared if it does. 

Remember, LEAP is here to help. Please email LEAP if you have any questions or need further direction.  

For more information email LEAPLaurelhurst@outlook.com.