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A intrepid crew of preparers, led by Wallingford Community Council President Mary Heim, has put together a response plan and in the event of some disaster that knocks out traditional communication channels. If cell phones don’t work, the Internet’s out, and tin cans aren’t up to the job, it’s ham radio time:

Community Preparedness Group to Wallingford Neighbors, come in please . . .

Last call for those interested in training and licensing on the GRMS and HAM radios that we have purchased as part of the City of Seattle pilot grant for community communications infrastructure. Licensing is quick and easy, and will be reimbursed if your receipt is returned to by Tuesday next week.

If interested in licensing, training, and staffing a communications hub during an emergency please contact [email protected] for details on how to sign up.

Our next regular meeting will be held on January 26th, 5:30 PM. Radio training date will be announced in January.

Have a wonderful winter holiday season!

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Mary Heim December 29, 2009

    The deadline to get signed up is TOMORROW. The grant funds expire like Cinderella’s pumpkin at 5:00 PM on Thursday and I am trying to submit the final invoice 12/30/09.

    Please contact me if you are intersted in signing up for the license and to staff one of our communications nodes in an emegency.

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