King County is prone to many hazards, and when one happens many services we rely on will be overwhelmed. It may be difficult for residents to travel or communicate. Residents need to be prepared to be self-sufficient during these times. Understanding of disaster skills is critical to being prepared.

This workshop will provide an overview on hazards and the certain skills needed after a disaster. We will cover topics related to: local hazards, utility control, water storage/purification, emergency sanitation, creating emergency plans and ways to make it through events that might disrupt your normal daily routine.

Each training is the same presentation however is circulating throughout the County to be able to provide this critical information to all residents of King County. Please check back as more classes will be added as they are scheduled throughout the year.

• Thursday, January 31 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Carnation - KC Library Meeting Room; 4804 Tolt Ave, Carnation

• Thursday, February 7 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); North Bend - KC Library Meeting Room; 115 4th St., North Bend

• Tuesday, February 19 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); White Center - KC Library Meeting Room; 1409 SW 107th St., White Center

• Wednesday, February 27 (6:30 to 8:00 PM); Newcastle - KC Library Meeting Room; 12901 Newcastle way, Newcastle

• Monday, March 4 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Kenmore - Northshore Fire station 51; 7220 NE 181st St., Kenmore

• Monday, March 11 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Issaquah - KC Library Meeting Room; 10 W Sunset Way, Issaquah

• Tuesday, April 2 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Des Moines - KC Library Meeting Room; 21620 11th Ave S, Des Moines

• Monday, April 8 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Skyway - KC Library Meeting Room; 12601 76th Ave S, Skyway

• Tuesday, June 11 (6:30 PM to 8:00 PM); Kirkland - KC Library Meeting Room; 12315 NE 143rd St., Kirkland

All participants are welcome. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Sophia Lopez at slopez@kingcounty.gov or 206-205-6545 (Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days prior to the workshop.)