Washington Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most of Washington on 4/19/24, including for Jefferson County. Local 20/20 has created a new Water Resources page that has a variety of information about water resources in Jefferson County, and what you can do.
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In the 8/16/23 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader (thank you, PT Leader!), Deb Stinson of Local 20/20’s NPREP group highlights the range of information on emergency preparedness and other activities that are part of this year’s All County Picnic!
By Deborah Stinson
August arrived in East Jefferson County with a wake-up call in the form of rapidly … Read the rest
In the August 2, 2023 Local 20/20 Column in the Port Townsend Leader (thank you, PT Leader!), Keppie Keplinger of Jefferson County Dept of Emergency Management and Local 20/20’s NPREP action group discuss how the August 20th All County Picnic is an opportunity to learn more about how we as individuals and as a community can prepare for emergencies.
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In the latest Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column, Judy Alexander describes the upcoming Connectivity Fair, and how Local 20/20’s history shows some examples of the Ripple Effect.
Connectivity Fair April 16th – Come Meet Local Non-Profits
By Judy Alexander
So, is the onset of spring making you antsy to get out of your house after 2+ years … Read the rest
You’re invited to Local 20/20’s Meet and Greet this Thursday (9/15/22), from 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Our action groups will briefly share their accomplishments and plans for the future, and we’ll have a chance to discuss together opportunities for future collaborations and new ideas. Plus we’ll have time to celebrate and kick back in these last … Read the rest
KNOWLEDGE BEFORE NEED
All County Picnic Connects Neighbors with Preparedness Resources
By Megan Claflin
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
The 10th annual All County Picnic invites East Jefferson County to celebrate community resilience on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, 2022. As a rural community, our ability to respond … Read the rest
All County Picnic Invites All to Celebrate Community Resilience
By Megan Claflin
Below is the latest Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
As a rural community, our ability to respond to emergencies and recover from disaster is dependent on the networks and relationships we build in advance. Knowing where and how … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you PT Leader!
Neighborhood Picnics Cultivate Preparedness Through Play
by Megan Claflin
All County Picnic Invites All to Celebrate Community Resilience
As a rural community, our ability to respond to emergencies and recover from disaster is dependent on the networks and relationships we build in advance. … Read the rest
Here is Local 20/20’s latest column in the Port Townsend Leader. Thank you, PT Leader!
All County “Picnic in Place” Returns in August
Neighborhood Gatherings Build Community, Emergency Preparedness
By Megan Claflin
The 9th annual All County Picnic (ACP) invites East Jefferson County to strengthen neighborhood networks as part of a community-wide celebration of resilience and emergency preparedness. … Read the rest
Local 20/20’s Neighborhood Preparedness Action Group (NPREP) has been working with the Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to determine how neighborhoods can best support the COVID-19 response. As always, our role will evolve as the event unfolds. For now, we want to make sure you are aware that the DEM considers our neighborhoods a key resource in an … Read the rest