WELCOME
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park (LFP), the Shoreline Fire District and the Northshore Utility District (NUD). NEMCo was created to provide the communities it serves with efficient emergency management resources.
Community Classes
Our Current CERT Class in Action
Future CERT Classes will be:
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3-day Format: August 3/4 and August 10
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7 week Format: Thursday nights from September 12 - October 24 from 6-9pm and October 26 for simulation
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a FEMA developed program that educates community members on disaster preparedness and hazards in our region. CERT trains you in basic response skills to hazards. Training includes utility and fire safety, search and rescue, First Aid and overall Preparedness.
This class is open to adults and Teens. If multiple individuals from the same household are attending, please register each person individually to reserve a seat in the class.
For additional information on this CERT Class, Contact: northshoreemc@gmail.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MARCH 2nd GRADUATING CERT CLASS!
Upcoming Events
These are a few of our upcoming events!
May 11, 2924, PACK THE PARK, Lake Forest Park. https://pack-the-park.com/
June 1, 2024, Fire Station 51, Kenmore, Pancake Breakfast https://shorelinefire.com/events/station-51-open-house-pancake-breakfast-safety-fair/
June 11, 2024, All-volunteers meeting, Fire Staton 51, Kenmore
July 4, 2024, Kenmore Fireworks https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/4th-of-july
See the CALENDAR for up-coming NEMCo events
RACES MEETINGS 4th Wednesdays of Month
Please note: We've changed the dates for the RACES meetings: We will now meet in person at Kenmore Fire Station 51, starting at 7:00pm, on the Fourth Wednesdays of each month. Open to any ham or ham-to-be!
Come and Volunteer with Us:
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If you are interested in learning more about emergency preparedness and related activities in your community, please feel free to attend our meetings and workshops. As detailed more in our About Us page, there are several levels of participation.
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If you have questions us CONTACT US
HT Radio Selection Class - Coming Soon
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This class will help new ham (amatuer) radio operators select a ham radio
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More information coing.
Check-out Our News
NEMCo Volunteers are active and busy all year long. See what is happening in our community! Have a look at our new NEMCo flyers designed by one of our Teen Volunteers.
Service to our Community
Active volunteers with NEMCO will receive an e-mail about upcoming events.
New volunteers are encouraged to contact us to receive additional event information.
Volunteer Teens are welcomed and can earn community service hours.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
FEMA: FEMA periodically offers preparedness webinars. Their website offers pre-recorded webinars.
Periodic on-line Zoom classes. ACT to Save a Life, sponsored by South County Fire, is a one-hour first aid class that focuses on the three skills you can use to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency:
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Antidote for suspected opiate overdose
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CPR and AED for cardiac arrest
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Tourniquet for severe bleeding control
2024 MEETINGS
RACES meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday every month, beginning at 7pm, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore.
CERT meetings will be held at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, on the second Tuesday every month, beginning at 7pm.
All-Volunteer meetings will be held quarterly, second Tuesday, last month of the quarter, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, beginning at 7pm.
For current information, please see our Meetings pages: RACES and CERT/volunteer.