Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

Respiratory Illness Season Upon UsAvian Influenza: Don’t Handle Wild Birds and Other AnimalsDon’t Get Hooked: Avoid Phishing Scam TrapsVashon Risk Level: Still BasicLa Temporada de Enfermedades Respiratorias está aquí con NosotrosInfluenza Aviar: No Manipule Aves/Pájaros u otros AnimalesNo se Enganchen: Eviten las Trampas de Estafa con el Phishing o Suplantación de IdentidadNivel de riesgo para COVID […]

Update #102 – Friday, September 1, 2023

September 3rd, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

Updated COVID & Flu Vaccines in SeptemberCOVID Situation: Summer Wave Still RisingTwo COVID Variants Getting AttentionVashon Risk Level: Current COVID Advice for Vashon Actualización sobre las Vacunas de la Influenza y la COVID en SeptiembreSituación con COVID: La Onda de Verano, Sigue AumentandoDos Variantes de COVID Reciben más AtenciónNivel de Riesgo en Vashon: Consejos Actuales […]

Update 100 – Friday, August 18, 2023

August 18th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared Published by the Vashon Emergency Operations Center Wildfire Prevention Advice from Vashon Island Fire & RescueCould a Maui Fire Happen on Vashon?Be Ready with a Family Evacuation PlanSummer COVID Wave UpdateVashon Risk Level: Holding at Basic Consejos para la Prevención de Incendios Forestales del Departmento de Bomberos y Rescate de […]

Update # 99- Friday, August 11, 2023

August 11th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared Published by the Vashon Emergency Operations Center Summer COVID Wave Edition: Your Questions AnsweredVashon Risk Level: Holding at Basic Edición que Cubre la Ola de COVID Durante el Verano:Respuesta a sus PreguntasNivel de Riesgo para COVID: Se Mantiene en Básico Vashon Risk Level: Holding at BasicFortunately, as mentioned above, there […]

Update # 98- Friday, August 4, 2023

August 4th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared Published by the Vashon Emergency Operations Center Summer COVID Wave: The Fourth YearVashon COVID Risk Level: BasicGadget Moment: Don’t Toss That MaskOlder Adults: Please Don’t Fall Ola de COVID Durante el Verano: El Cuarto AñoNivel de Riesgo para COVID: BásicoPequeñas Herramientas: No Tire sus CubrebocasAdultos Mayores: Por Favor, no se […]

Update # 97 – Friday, July 28, 2023

July 28th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

CERT Volunteers Conduct Search and Rescue ExerciseState Community Services Come to YouCare Closet: Open House in SpanishGadget Moment: The Best Tech for a DisasterVashon COVID Risk Level: Remains at Basic Los Voluntarios de CERT, Llevan a Cabo un Ejercicio de Búsqueda y RescateLos Servicios Estatales Comunitarios, vienen a la Isla El Armario de Cuidados: Tendrá […]

FESTIVAL CAR SHOW Once again, Vashonites brought their vintage and classic cars for a ride through town in the car parade. Voice of Vashon was there broadcasting live with descriptions of the cars from car maven Captain Joe and color commentary from Kate Dowling.

Update # 95 – Friday, July 14, 2023

July 14th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

COVID Mid-Year Update: Generally Good News Continued Evolution: 17 COVID Variants Being Tracked Vashon Risk Level: Still at Basic, Despite Recent Uptick Gadget Moment: AirNow App for Smoke Updates Actualización Sobre COVID a Mediados de Año: En General Buenas Noticias Evolución Continua: Haciendo Seguimiento de 17 Variantes de la COVID Nivel de Riesgo para COVID:Continúa […]

Update #94 July 7, 2023

July 7th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePrepared Noticias de VashonBePrepared Published by the Vashon Emergency Operations Center#94 – Friday, July 7, 2023 Easy-to-Use “HeatRisk” ToolSchool’s Out Part 3: Summer Fire Safety Gadget Moment:All-in-One Shelter, Phone Charger, and Portable RadioCOVID Risk Level: Basic Fácil de Usar: Herramienta para Evaluar el ‘Riesgo de Calor’La Escuela se ha Terminado, Parte 3: Seguridad en los IncendiosPequeñas Herramientas: Todo en una […]

Update #93 – Friday, June 30, 2023

June 30th, 2023 - Posted in Alerts, Blog

News from VashonBePreparedNoticias de VashonBePrepared Published by the Vashon Emergency Operations Center No Home Fireworks AllowedSchool’s Out Part 2: Summer Water SafetyWorld’s Biggest Emergency Communications Exercise, Right Here on VashonGadget Moment: How Will You Open That Can?Millions Still Have No Sense of Taste or SmellCOVID Risk Level: Basic Los Fuegos Artificiales NO están Permitidos en […]