South Whidbey Prepares Blog
When life gets in the way…
Preparedness doesn’t begin with a checklist—it begins with a moment when we decide to pay attention.
Radio Registry
South Whidbey Prepares is developing links between different neighborhoods and between neighborhoods and hams, creating a broad radio network covering South Whidbey.
Cascadia Fault
Recently I dreamed a 9.0 earthquake shook the ground from Vancouver to Northern California and the destruction was enormous.
Alert apps
An important element of being prepared is remaining informed. Consider expanding the methods you use to keep up-to-date when agencies issue watches and alerts.
The Nisqually Quake, 25 years later
On the 20th anniversary, KING 5 revisited the 2001 quake. It’s worth another look—and a reminder of how important it is to be prepared.
Generator safety
While generators can be extremely helpful, they also present serious safety risks if not used correctly.