Mount Baker Emergency Hub

What is an Emergency Hub?

Emergency Hubs are gathering spots located across Seattle where neighbors have organized and are prepared to “activate” if communications go down after a large disaster. Hubs help their communities organize and support one another until services are restored.

Monthly Hub Meetings

Join us at the clubhouse on the third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 pm to talk about various emergency preparedness topics. On November 18 we'll be talking about emergency kits and home safety.

We'll also have a prepper potluck: bring a tasty food item/dish to share that you could prepare in an emergency. Please do not bring food containing peanuts or tree nuts, as one of our members is severely allergic. Bring your emergency kit if you have one for show and tell. For those who don’t, we’ll provide information and a list to build your kit. Feel free to come without a potluck item or kit-just listening in is fine. 

What is the mission of the Hub?

Our group of dedicated volunteers plan, educate, organize, and practice to keep our neighborhood safe in the event of disaster. The Hub’s role is to:

  • Encourage individual and household preparedness.

  • Share materials that make your preparedness journey clearer and easier.

  • Plan and train with our community to collectively increase disaster readiness.

  • Set up our Hub in Mount Baker Park after an actual disaster–to offer health and safety information, share resources, organize volunteers, and post information from government agencies.

Where is the Mount Baker Emergency Hub?

Mt. Baker Park Tennis Courts, Lake Park Dr S, Seattle, WA 98144. Following a disaster, Mt. Baker Hub will set up in front of the tennis courts. This is our gathering place. Come here to get information and to offer or ask for help.

When will we need our Emergency Hub?

Hopefully, never. The purpose is for the Hub to be activated as an early response after a large earthquake, flood, fire, or disaster that affects us locally. This is based on the assumption that outside help would not reach us for 96 hours, minimum. There will not be enough city workers and resources to help everyone, so neighbors will have to rely on each other during the weeks that follow.

Who is part of our Emergency Hub?

Everyone! You might have a need that needs to be met or a resource that can be shared.

What can I do?

  • Email us to be added to a mailing list that will send

    you a notification in case of an emergency.

  • Join our team! Send us an email at: HUBMBCC@gmail.com

  • Consider what resources or knowledge you have to share in case

    of an emergency.

  • Prepare your family and have a plan.

Some useful links for understanding the dynamics of a vibrant Hub -Be Prepared Handout:

https://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/prepare/prepare-yourself

Household preparedness workshop presentation: https://www.mountbaker.org/s/OEM-Household-Prep-Mt-Baker-May-2026.pdf

Handouts on home prep: https://www.mountbaker.org/s/May3_CombinedDocs.pdf

Videos on how to be prepared: https://www.youtube.com/@SeattlePrepares

Make Your Household Two Weeks Ready: https://mil.wa.gov/asset/6866e06dc2232/2-Weeks-Ready-Individual-Family-Brochure-02-Digital-ENGLISH).pdf

Learn How Seattle Is Preparing: http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management

Our Seattle Emergency Hub Network: http://seattleemergencyhubs.org/

Smartphone Apps for Emergencies: https://seattleemergencyhubs.org/wp-content/uploads/Smartphone-Apps-List-of-Apps-1.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Description textNo. The hub does not replace 911 or city emergency services. goes here

  • After you have checked on your household and immediate neighbors. The hub will be set up in Mount Baker Park near the tennis courts.

  • No. The hub is not a shelter or supply depot. It helps neighbors share information, resources, skills, and assistance after a disaster.

  • Yes. The hub depends on neighbors with all kinds of skills.

Project funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award from Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.