Disaster Preparedness
In the event of a major emergency
earthquake, regional power outage, major fire, windstorm, blizzard, etc.
it could be weeks before help can get to us. Our community will need to work together and take care of each other until help can arrive.
Disaster Committee Chair: Vonnie Breidenstein C-4, cell 206-778-1875
The Disaster Preparedness (DP) Committee will work to:
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Prepare a community response plan
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Bring in local expert speakers and trainers
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Gather materials and resources
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Encourage each homeowner to create (or update) their individual emergency plan and supplies
Building Captains (each Noble Firs building has a dedicated captain)
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Building Captain list 2026 (Click here)
7 Steps
What to do first when a disaster happens. Click here
Personal Preparedness
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Family Disaster Supplies List (reprinted from Seattle Emergency Management Website FEMAL-189 ARC4463) Click here
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Build a 7-Day Survival Kit ( in 24 weeks) from the State of Alaska government website Click here
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12-Month Disaster Planning Guide (From the American Red Cross website) Click here
*Water
The city of Seattle has advised, in the event of a major earthquake, that we turn off city water access until it can be determined that the supply system as not been compromised and that waste water/sewage has not contaminated the water supply.
The official recommendation is to have 3 gallons of water on hand, per person , per day. (At least one gallon per person for drinking, brushing teeth, washing hands, etc. Additional water for cooking, cleaning, etc. )
FEMA warns us NOT to use pool water for drinking, bathing, or washing dishes, because of all the chemicals used in pools.
*Food
Information to come... (Also, refer to the 7-Day Survival Kit listed under Personal Preparedness, above.)
Research and Resources
Information to come...
Watch for upcoming Disaster Prep (DP) Meetings announced in the NF President's Updates and posted on the NF Homeowners website calendar. www.nfhomeowners.com
Got a good idea or resource to share? Want to join the DP group? Just want to lend a hand?
Contact Vonnie Breidenstein cell 206-778-1875 or email vonnie.breidenstein@gmail.com
