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December 20, 2017
Real-Time Snow Removal Information
Tis the season! While Seattle is not known for getting much snow – it does happen, and it does affect what goes on around here! Did you know that Facilities Services maintains two online maps featuring snow accumulation and snow removal during such weather events? Check them out! Snow Removal: Roads & Snow Removal: Sidewalks…
December 11, 2017
Great UW ShakeOut 2017: Recap
As 2017 comes to a close, the UW Emergency Management team has been reflecting on some of our biggest events of the past year. The 2017 Great UW ShakeOut was a huge success, for example! While not required in order to participate, UWEM asked that our friends across the university register internally with us so…
November 28, 2017
Seattle Traffic + Winter Weather = ???
Let’s talk winter weather preparedness! Winter is a prime time for car accidents, with darker commutes and wet or icy road conditions. Add the notorious Seattle traffic problem in the mix, and well, are you prepared to be stuck in your car for hours on end? While having some type of emergency car-kit is always…
Meet Megan: UWEM’s New BARC Program Manager
We are excited to welcome UW Emergency Management’s newest staff member, Megan Levy. Megan joined our team at the end of September to manage our Business, Academic and Research Continuity (BARC) program. Megan joins us after time at Microsoft and the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region. She is a Washington alum, having received her master’s in…
UWEM leading effort to build Virtual Operations Support Team (VOST) for Washington State
UW Emergency Management is fortunate to be one of the partners leading the way for a Washington State Virtual Operations Support Team also known as a VOST. Members of a VOST are a diverse mix of professional emergency managers, technologists, communications specialists, and volunteers that share a passion for harnessing technology for the greater good. …
September 28, 2017
Winter Weather Outlook for Western Washington (2017-18)
Following a mild and short-lived La Niña last winter, the climatic phenomenon known as “La Niña” stands a 55-60 percent chance of developing once again this fall and winter. That’s the most recent forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center. Based on observations of what’s happening in the Pacific Ocean, and modeling…
September 20, 2017
What UWEM can do for YOU!
As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share with you the services that UW Emergency Management offers the UW community all 100% free of charge. Earthquake Awareness and Personal Preparedness presentations (30-45 min) Consider scheduling an Earthquake Awareness and Personal Preparedness presentation at your next all-staff meeting. Although typically 30-45 minutes,…
August 30, 2017
September is National Preparedness Month!
The UWEM team has been following closely the events unfolding in Texas and Louisiana, and our hearts go out to every first responder, emergency management official, and citizen that has been impacted by Hurricane/Superstorm Harvey. It is purely by coincidence that National Preparedness Month comes at a time when the country is already so focused…
August 3, 2017
Air Quality Questions? Resources below!
Wondering if it’s okay to be outside in the wildfire smoke in our region? UW Environmental Health & Safety have provided some information on their website here. Wildfire smoke is not good for anybody, but it can cause extra problems for young children, adults over the age of 65, people with respiratory issues or lung disease,…
July 27, 2017
Great UW ShakeOut 2017 is coming
The Great UW ShakeOut will be on October 19th this year, at promptly (you guessed it) 10:19am! A few early FAQs Do I need to register my department/school/building on the official ShakeOut Washington page? UWEM has registered the entire UW Seattle campus as participating in the 2017 Great ShakeOut. Do I need to register at…
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