Northshore Emergency Management Coalition

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.

Our NEMCo Drone Program
turned one this July!

The team has 29 members at various levels of training in the areas of operations, ground, air and flight safety. The NEMCo drone program is open to anyone interested in working around and flying drones.

Coming this Fall and Winter, NEMCo will be offering a full training schedule for anyone who wants to join the team. For more information on the NEMCo Drone Team, chat with the team at its general meeting on the first Thursday of every month at Kenmore Fire Station 51 or email NEMCoUAS@gmail.com.

For more information about the training or the Program, check out our Drone page.

Photos and content by Lisa Oshiro

Community Classes

Upcoming Events

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This edition of our NEMCo newsletter, is meant to be viewed online, focuses on numerous safety and preparedness tips to help everyone better manage summer heat conditions. We are providing a variety of resource materials focused on six primary categories to help us all STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER! We hope everyone has a safe and Happy July 4th.

Click to open this PDF with Live Links to additional Information

Sept. 12 - Oct.24 from 6-9pm and October 26

7 week format, registration is now open.

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 youth. Students will fulfill 24 hours of Community Service.

Class: Community CERT Program

Cost: Free

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Kenmore, Fire Station 51 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028

Online Sign Up: bit.ly/3I8fnBU

For additional information on this CERT Class,

Click to open this PDF - Please Share

These are a few of our upcoming events!

August 6, 2024 - 6pm to 9pm Lake Forest Park NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME.

This special evening aims to strengthen our community bonds by encouraging everyone to step outside and connect with their neighbors for a delightful gathering filled with fun, food, and a strong sense of togetherness.

National Night Out presents an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with those living nearby, as well as the dedicated first responders who serve our city. Throughout the event, city staff, NEMCo volunteers, police officers, and firefighters will be visiting as many neighborhood parties as possible.

August 6, and Aug 7, 2024, National Night Out

NEMCo Volunteers should register using Volgistics

August 15 – FEMA Region 10, Thursday Tips: Utility Safety

11 – 11:30 a.m.PT, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

August 15: Utility Safety
September 19: Under the Bed
October 17: Drop, Cover, and Hold On
November 21: Shelter in Place
December 19: Home Hazard Hunt

August 21, 2024 - Wedsday 10:00am to 11:00am Avoid Scams post disaster

Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a webinar on how to avoid scams post disaster.

Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur without warning, leaving you to make critical decisions when you may feel rushed. Scammers try to take advantage of that environment, preying on people before, during, and after disaster events. This webinar, presented by an attorney from the Federal Trade Commission’s Northeast Regional Office, will help you spot, avoid, and report scams that you may encounter as you prepare for, deal with, and recover from extreme weather and other natural disasters. Who should attend: Whole Community, individuals, families, Community and Faith-based Organizations, State, local, tribal, territorial government and the private sector.

Registeration: Click Here

Make sure to test your Adobe Connect before the meeting.

September 2024 is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. More Information.

Come and Volunteer with Us:

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.
If you have questions us CONTACT US

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. We will have mini-trainings at each meeting to bring new hams up to speed and periodic workshops for more seasoned hams. Open to any ham or ham-to-be!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR May 18

GRADUATING CERT CLASS!

Future CERT Classes will be:

Possible 3 day class in November, 2024.

NEMCo Flyers, Posters and News

NEMCo Outreach provides everyone with the opportunity to strengthen their family and community resilience. By participating in outreach efforts, individuals can better prepare themselves to face emergencies and disasters.

Consider the following steps to promote NEMCo intiatives and programs:

Download and print our flyers: These informative materials can be easily accessed and distributed.
Share the flyers with friends and family: Encourage others to learn about emergency preparedness.
Post the flyers and our news page on social media: Leverage online platforms to reach a wider audience.
Pin the flyers to local bulletin boards: Make them visible in community spaces.

Together, we can create a more resilient and prepared Northshore Community!

2024 NEMCo Flyer

Click flyer to download PDF

2023 Newsletter

2024 NEMCo Tri-fold

Click flyer to download PDF

2024 CERT Flyer

Click flyer to download PDF

2024 NEMCo Poster

Click Poster to download PDF

2024 RACES Flyer

Click flyer to download PDF

HT Radio Selection Class - Coming Soon

This class will help new ham (amatuer) radio operators select a ham radio
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.

CLICK HERE

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:

Antidote for suspected opiate overdose
CPR and AED for cardiac arrest
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.