In light of the recent tsunami in Japan and the likelihood of earthquakes in Seattle, Sustainable Ballard will offer a workshop on Home and Personal Preparedness.

"Knowing that you are prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones, and have the support of your neighbors in doing so, also goes a long way in protecting your peace of mind," read the Sustainable Ballard newsletter.

And that's why they gathered a comprehensive list of resources to help you and your neighbors get started putting together your disaster kit and neighborhood plan. They will go over this list during the Home and Personal Preparedness workshop on April 13th.

In addition to Sustainable Ballard's Home and Personal Preparedness workshop, the Sunset Hill Community Association will host a follow up workshop on Neighborhood and Community Preparedness on May 18th.

"The recent disaster in Japan reminds us how important it is to do everything we can to prepare in advance for such an occurrence. According to the City of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management (OEM), we need to prepare as individual households, as neighbors, and as a community," the newsletter states.
The first workshop will be held at the Sunset Hills Community Club on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please visit sustainableballard.org.