Lunch will be prepared by Marjorie & Joseph Plewinski, of Copia Coffee & Catering

Our invited Speaker Representative Carolyn Eslick may be unable to attend if Governor Inslee calls a special session, if so we will let you all know who the alternate speaker will be.

Have a plan

Safety video by Oak Harbor High School students. More.

Keep you and your family safe during emergencies resulting from earthquakes, storms and other natural disasters that may cause power outages or interruptions of your energy service.

• Keep emergency food and supplies on hand. Suggested list. 
• Know how to manually open and close electric doors, such as your garage door.
• Know how to properly shut off your natural gas and electricity if needed.
• Create and practice an evacuation plan should you need to leave your home or business.
• Prepare to assist your neighbors, people with special needs, the elderly, and pets.
• Have a cellular or corded phone (cordless phones will not work during an outage).
• Identify an out-of-town contact. Long distance calls may be easier to make than local calls. Someone from out of the area may have an easier time relaying a message.
  • Make sure everyone in your family knows the phone number of your out-of-town or emergency contact and that they have a cell phone, change or a pre-paid phone card.
  • Know how to send a text message which may be able to get around network disruptions when a phone call can't get through.
• Check out resources around you that provide safety training and preparedness tips:
  • American Red Cross
  • Your family disaster plan by the American Red Cross
  • National Weather Service Forecast Office, Seattle
  • School Closures
  • Make it Through
  • Ready.gov

Storm Safety

We hope you will use these tips to ensure you and your family are ready for the next big storm.

Before

• Keep your emergency kits handy.
• Check out what to do if there is an outage.
• Unplug sensitive electronic equipment such as computers.
• Know what natural gas appliances will continue to operate if there is an outage:
  • Natural gas water heaters
  • Gas log fireplaces
  • Gas ovens and ranges (if there is electric ignition, have matches nearby to light the flame)
  • Natural gas barbeques (Remember: never bring a portable grill indoors.)
• If using a generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. See safety tips about portable generators.

If you live in a flood zone, check out our flood safety tips.

During

• Keep track of the storm as it develops.
• If there is an outage:
  • Turn off lights and appliances.
  • Leave one light switch on so you'll know when your power is back on.
  • Use flashlights instead of candles.
  • Keep your freezer and refrigerator doors closed and open them only when it is necessary.
  • Never use a gas range, indoor cooker, charcoal or gas barbeque for heating.
  • Close curtains and drapes to keep the heat in.
  • Wear warm clothes in layers.
  • If the indoor temperature drops to 55 degrees or below, open your faucets so there is a constant drip to prevent pipes from freezing.