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Join South County Fire for their Child Safety & CPR (child CPR) class. Learn how to keep little ones safe at home, at play and on the road. While you will learn CPR for children, please note that this is not a certification…
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Join Terry Swanson, UW geologist & professor, as he discusses landslide risks for Island County residents. Learn, prepare, get involved!Terry Swanson is a geologist who is dedicated to making the teaching of geology accessible and exciting…
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Learn about the geologic evidence for past tsunamis in the Salish Sea, and how this evidence can help us prepare for future tsunamis. The tidal marsh at Discovery Bay, on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, has the longest record of tsunami…
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Are you prepared for emergencies?
This one-hour class will show attendees how to respond to life-threatening bleeding, and offer guidance on how to act quickly and effectively to control bleeding using three quick techniques. Upon…
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Join Dr. Brian Sherrod, Assistant Professor and Research Geologist, from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as he shares the latest research on past earthquakes in the region and Puget Sound fault zones to be aware of.
Learn,…
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If you're interested in weather, be sure to join us for this informative program, where Rhonda Paulson of Camano Preparedness Group will answer questions such as:
What drives it?What influences it?How it is used to determine…
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The Pacific Northwest experiences a diverse range of weather, including significant storms. Have you ever pondered the forces behind these storms and the reasons for the varying weather from one location to another? This distinctive…
Registration closes September 28 at 9:00am (85 spots remaining)Register for event
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If you own waterfront property in Island County, you may have questions about how to keep your home safe in the face of sea level rise, how to enhance critical habitat for fish, birds, and wildlife, and what steps you can take to keep your…
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Please join us with Sue Ryan, Vice President of Camano Preparedness Group, to learn how to prepare your homes and neighborhood using existing tools and training materials.
Introduction to Generators will discuss various home…
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October is Fire Safety Month! Did you know that in just two minutes a fire can become deadly? Working smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan significantly increases your chances of surviving a home fire. Your life, family members,…
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Become a licensed ham radio operator! Amateur radio is both a fun hobby and essential for emergency preparedness. The General License is the second level for ham radio operators and expands your amateur radio privileges.
The…
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Help save lives with a blood donation to Bloodworks Northwest. All blood types are welcome. Find out if you’re eligible.
When you donate with Bloodworks, you’re giving a critical boost to patients undergoing surgeries, traumas, and cancer…
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Washington State is known for its seismic activity. The potential for hazardous earthquake shaking presents various risks to people and infrastructure.
Learn about the expected types of earthquakes in Washington, including The Big…
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Being online brings great opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with people, organizations, and companies. It also increasingly seems to bring risks of being scammed or otherwise taken advantage of when interacting with others. Join…
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Join the Island County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for a close-out to the series with a Community Resiliency Celebration!
Learn about volunteer emergency response programs like CERT - Community Emergency Response Team and…
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Advances in AI mean that we all have the power to generate realistic images, videos, audio, and text in seconds. This also means it’s more important than ever to know how to sort out what’s real and what’s not online. Join us to learn the…
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Join Sammie Keller from the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management to learn about how to prepare for safety and survival for up to two weeks following an emergency or disaster in Washington. Basic preparation strategies…
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There’s a lot of conflicting medical and health information out there, and the information we act on can have a big impact on our well being. At this workshop, you’ll learn strategies to help you verify medical information you hear from…
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Our society is increasingly polarized, making it difficult to even agree on basic facts. This means that talking about misinformation can be difficult, whether the conversation is online or around your dining room table. Join us with the…
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Learn about wilderness survival and primitive skills with Jason Knight of Alderleaf Wilderness College! Discover the core skills of survival - shelter, water, fire, and food - and come away with practical life-saving skills, a deeper…
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