The City of Seattle Animal Shelter, Commission for People with Disabilities, Parks and Recreation and Human Services Departments along with Public Health - Seattle & King County
Want you to help us get ready for the Big One !!
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to play shelter participants during our October full scale shelter disaster exercise at Yesler Community Center. We would like to get a diverse group of participants and are especially interested in individuals who may face challenges in a shelter situation such as people with limited English proficiency, disabilities, elderly and children. Lunch will be provided. Please review the information below and contact us by Wednesday, October 10 if you are interested.
Date: October 16, 2012
Hosted By: City of Seattle Parks and Recreation
Location: Yesler Community Center
917 East Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Scenario: This exercise will simulate a shelter opening which impacts the city of Seattle. Participants will play the role of individuals seeking shelter at the community center. The staff assisting the participants will be exercising their sheltering capabilities in preparation for a real disaster event which. Participants will be asked to give feedback on their experience following the exercise.
RSVP: To karimah.cooper@seattle.gov or 206-684-0210 with your full name, e-mail, phone number and any physical accommodations needed by Wednesday, October 10.
QUESTIONS? You can call Deborah Witmer, Commissioner, Seattle Commission for People with disAbilities at 206.317.3256 or email to DeborahWitmer@comcast.net
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