Invite nearby households to participate.
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A stronger island, one neighborhood at a time.
In a major emergency, the people closest to you may be the first people able to help. Mercer Island's existing Map Your Neighborhood program brings neighbors together to plan, share skills and build connections.
- Organize a neighborhood preparedness gathering
- Learn the nine steps after a disaster
- Identify neighborhood skills and resources
- Connect with City-provided training
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT✳
Bring preparedness to your block.
You can help turn a few nearby households into a more connected, prepared community. The City provides information about hosting a neighborhood training.
View the City's host guide ↗A simple neighborhood kickoff
Use the official Map Your Neighborhood host process.
Agree on voluntary communications and review your plan annually.
During an emergency, rely on official information.
This site is an independent community preparedness initiative in development, not a dispatch service or official City emergency alert system. For emergencies call 911. For current alerts and instructions, follow the City of Mercer Island and ALERT King County.