Seattle HUB locations are designed as spaces to exchange and learn information and gain resources after a major natural disaster. They are neighborhood specific and often outside. This is partly to accommodate those that may need to leave their homes, to allow large groups to congregate, and to not risk meeting in an at-risk building after a major earthquake.
HUB locations are staffed by volunteers. Most if not all HUBs have HAM radio access as this will become one of the main report-back methods within the city communication network after a major natural disaster.
Here is an example of the low-tech information and services exchange that can be found at a HUB location.
Hubs also have paper handouts with useful information for community members, such as Okay/Help signs, and how to turn off house utilities, etc… More details about what happens and is available at a hub can be found here.
Find your nearest HUB location HERE.
Interactive HUB Map HERE.
PDF Hub Map to print off and put in your 72 Hour Kit HERE.
Note that there are very few HUB locations in downtown Seattle and south of the International District. This is due to not having a lot of park space in the downtown core. For the SODO area this is a high liquefaction zone where after an earthquake water comes up from the ground. As such, no emergency meeting places have been designated here.
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