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WIND ALERT

December 26th, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

COMMUNITY ADVISORY – 12.26.2024 VOICE OF VASHON REPORTS THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING TODAY’S WEATHER Description…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON…WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHEN…Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few […]

UPDATE #162 Friday, December 20, 2024

December 22nd, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

‘Tis the Season of Millions of BatteriesLithium-Ion Batteries Can Catch Fire and Even ExplodeYour Quick Checklist for Battery SafetyEsta es la Epoca de uso de Millones de BateriasLas Baterias de Litio pueden Encenderse y hasta ExplotarLista de Seguridad para el Uso de Baterias UPDATEShttps://vashonbeprepared.org/en-us/

South End Ferries Return to Service

December 18th, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

This is the Voice of Vashon Emergency Alert Service providing a message from the Washington State Ferries: Service has been restored on the south-end ferry route between Point Defiance and Tahlequah. An earlier power outage has been repaired allowing service to result. This message was posted at 10:00am on Wednesday, December 18th.

South End Ferries Canceled

December 18th, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

South End Ferries Canceled: Power Outage This is the Voice of Vashon Emergency Alert Service providing a message from the Washington State Ferries: All sailings are canceled this morning on the south-end ferry route between Point Defiance and Tahlequah. Washington State Ferries reports that a power outage in the Point Defiance/Ruston area has shut down […]

Old Man Winter is Here

December 7th, 2024 - Posted in Uncategorized

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Update #161 Friday, December 6, 2024

December 6th, 2024 - Posted in Uncategorized

Respiratory Virus Season: Just Around the CornerFirst Defense: VaccinationDeploy Layers of Protection Temporada de Virus Respiratorios: A la Vuelta de la EsquinaPrimera Línea de Defensa: VacunaciónImplemente Capas de Protección We are now on an every-other-week publication schedule – our next edition will be published on December 20th. FULL REPORT

Update #160 Friday, November 22, 2024

November 22nd, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared 160 Friday, November 22, 2024 At HomeSecurityTraveling En casaSeguridadViajes We are now on an every-other-week publication schedule –our next edition will be published on December 6th. At Home One of the riskiest activities during the holidays turns out to be decorating around your home. Also, food-borne illness due to unsafe […]

Update #159 Friday, November 08, 2024

November 8th, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared CDC: New COVID and Pneumonia Vaccine Advice Looking for an On-Island Vaccination Source? Bad Weather Driving: Prepare. Protect. Prevent CDC: Consejos sobre las Nuevas Vacunas de COVID y Pulmonía ¿Buscando donde se pueden Vacunar en la Isla? Manejando en Mal Clima: Prepárese, Protejase, Prevenga We are now on an every-other-week […]

Update #158 Friday, October 25, 2024

October 25th, 2024 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePrepared We are now on an every-other-week publication schedule –our next edition will be published on November 1st. When All Else Fails… Ham Radio In the aftermath of two powerful hurricanes in the southern United States, many towns were left isolated. This was due to wiped-out roads and other damaged infrastructure, but also […]