Map Your Neighborhood (MYN)

A Program to Bring Your Neighborhood Together

Serving the West of Market, Norkirk and Highlands Neighborhoods of Kirkland

Disasters, by definition, are events that overwhelm police, fire, and medical 911 emergency responders.  MYN helps us organize a timely response to disaster when 911 is unavailable.  All of us, working together, can reduce the serious consequences of disaster in our own neighborhoods.

During the meeting, you will…

• Learn the 9 steps to Take Immediately Following a Disaster.
• Develop a Neighborhood Skills and Equipment Inventory.
• Map your neighborhood and identify areas of concerns such as utility locations.
• Verify which neighbors need extra help in a disaster such as the elderly, those with disabilities, or children.

BONUS!  Everyone will take home a MYN Guide including:
•   your neighborhood map
•   contact list
•   skills & equipment inventory for your neighborhood

INFORMATION:

• serving as a model for City of Kirkland to replicate
• event serving West of Market, Norkirk and Highlands neighborhoods (around 3,500 households = estimated 10,000 people)
• expecting 350-500 people in attendance
• volunteers hand-delivering invitations
• using Map Your Neighborhood program developed by Washington State Emergency Management Public Education division
• PSE providing employee to show / explain gas meters (and possible funding to City as grant for event)
• Hopelink in attendance
• Medic car and Fire Engine scheduled to be on site
• Police presence to assist with traffic
• both State Representative Roger Goodman and Deputy Mayor Penny Sweet will be in attendance

WHEN:  Sunday, May 23^rd from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Peter Kirk Elementary School Gymnasium 1312 6^th Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
RSVPs are encouraged–contact Project Coordinator: Liv Grohn
at (425) 736-8011 or by email at ten.nozirevnull@nhorgvil

Additional Help and Information…

• MYN Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• MYN Natural Gas Shut Off (PDF)
• MYN Propane Gas Shut Off (PDF)
• MYN Water and Electric Shut Off (PDF)
• MYN Fire Extinguisher Safety (PDF) and P.A.S.S. (Video)
• MYN Basic Search and Rescue Procedures (PDF)

• “How To” Preparedness Videos
• NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies
• Emergency Alert System (EAS) Location Codes