WELCOME
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park (LFP), the Shoreline Fire District and the Northshore Utility District (NUD). NEMCo was created to provide the communities it serves with efficient emergency management resources.
Announcements
Upcoming Events
Check out our News Page for what we have been upto at NEMCo. We have many photos of this year's activities .
January 22, 2025: NEMCo RACES (ham radio) 7:00pm at FS51
Location: Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028
All NEMCo volunteers are invited, and guests are welcome, too.
WE WANT YOUR INPUT ON 2025 TRAINING TOPICS! PLEASE COME TO OUR MEETING AND SHARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS.
For this month’s training, the topic will be software defined radio (SDR). An SDR has some of the signal processing performed in software, instead of all in hardware, as with traditional radios.
As we have done the last several months, we'll also have an opportunity to help anyone who has a question about programming their radio
January 29 2025: AHA CPR/AED Certification Class
Join us for an in-person CPR/AED class in 2025!
The class will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE, or $50 if you need a card (Exact cash or check only!)
Location: Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028
REGISTER: CLICK HERE
Stop The Bleed Training
The Trauma department at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett offers this class once a month, usually the third Thursday, free for the public.
The information for our class can be found here:
https://blog.providence.org/northwest-everett/providence-swedish-offers-free-stop-the-bleed-training
The registration page can be found here:
https://psjhcrmwebsites.microsoftcrmportals.com/home?Region=WA&Ministry=PRMCE&Keywords=bleed.
March 14 to 16, 2025 Citizen Corps Expo
Note: The 2025 Expo has been canceled.
May 3, 4, 10, 2025 CERT Basic Class.
Registration information coming soon.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a FEMA developed program that educates community members on disaster preparedness and hazards in our region. CERT trains you in basic response skills to hazards. Training includes utility and fire safety, search and rescue, Medical Operations and overall Preparedness.
For additional information on this CERT Class,
Contact us at: nemco.outreach@gmail.com
Learn more and Join us at our Monthly meetings
NEMCo Winter Preparedness Tips
Check-out our Winter Tips resource page which provides an overall winter checklist of activities you may need to do. You will also find information about home readiness, generator safety, preparing your medical equipment and supplies, preparing your vehicle and information for ham operators. CLICK HERE for our QUICK REFERENCE PDF.
National Resilience Guidance (NRG)
In August 2024, FEMA announed the NATIONAL RESILIENCE GUIDANCE. A Collaborative approach to Building Resilience. The guide is a result of whole of community efforts that will help create a new pathway to broader and more inclusive approaches to building resilience for all. To read more.... NRG - CLICK HERE
October 26, 2024 CERT Class Graduation
Congradulations to our CERT Class!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
They have just released a new 2024 guide. Learn How To Get Ready, Respond, Stay Safe - CLICK HERE
Service to our Community
Active volunteers with NEMCO will receive an e-mail about upcoming events.
New volunteers are encouraged to contact us to receive additional event information.
Volunteer Teens are welcomed and can earn community service hours.
Training Opportunities
FEMA: FEMA periodically offers preparedness webinars. Their website offers pre-recorded webinars.
Periodic on-line Zoom classes. ACT to Save a Life, sponsored by South County Fire, is a one-hour first aid class that focuses on the three skills you can use to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency:
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Antidote for suspected opiate overdose
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CPR and AED for cardiac arrest
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Tourniquet for severe bleeding control
2025 MEETINGS
RACES meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday every month, beginning at 7pm, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore.
CERT meetings will be held at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, on the second Tuesday every month, beginning at 7pm.
All-Volunteer meetings will be held quarterly, second Tuesday, last month of the quarter, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, beginning at 7pm.
For current information, please see our Meetings pages: RACES and CERT/volunteer.