Storing a large supply of food can be challenging. It requires spending money, making decisions, anticipating food needs, checking for expiration, and restocking. It’s not a one-and-done event.

No one loves you better than Bainbridge Prepares. Think about it. When you call, we come running. It’s not even our job—we just do it because we think you’re amazing.

The dynamic duo of Carol Appenzeller and John Fossett get energized by food—not necessarily in the eating of it, although that’s probably true as well. But they get energized by thinking about, talking about, and teaching how to make it grow.

February is Black History Month. We’re celebrating the occasion by honoring four black heroes of emergency response.

The task for February is similar to that of January. Store enough food for all people in your household (including pets) for four weeks or more.

Have you accomplished your Prepare in a Year task for January? This is a reminder that you still have a few more days to get it done.

It’s a simple task, but it does require some muscle, since water is heavy, and some space, since water takes up room.

The super-popular Veg Club is now part of Bainbridge Prepares, managed by the Food Resilience Team. The first session of 2025 happens Tuesday, February 4.

We should all be worried as climate change results in more extreme weather patterns and events. But worrying in a vacuum does nothing. Preparing, on the other hand, can help mitigate effects, improve resilience, speed up recovery, and facilitate better sleep.

Bending the Arc tells the story of the founding of Partners in Health (PIH) and its successful Community Health Worker program. The award-winning film is being hosted at Lynwood Theatre by the Bainbridge Youth Partners in Health Team. Their goal is to raise money for tuberculosis prevention and detection.

The Washington Emergency Management Division recently completed a Tsunami Maritime Response and Mitigation Strategy for the City of Bainbridge Island’s Eagle Harbor. This report is the first to take a look at potential impacts from an earthquake on the nearby Seattle Fault.

Radon is sneaky. It’s odorless and colorless. It results from the decay of uranium in rocks and soil, so you’re most likely to find it lurking in basements and crawl spaces. You probably didn’t even know that January is National Radon Action Month. That’s just how under the radar radon is.

Preparing for emergencies is not about fear. To the contrary, it’s a reflection of a healthy attitude of resilience. When you prepare for emergencies, you show your children, family, friends, and neighbors that you’re not in denial and that, reassuringly, you are taking care of things.

There’s nothing we like better than helping our community prepare. So we’re getting ready for our second Prepare in a Year, the 2025 version, and its monthly focus topics and activities.

The December 5 earthquake in Northern California and resulting quake and tsunami warnings, combined with a recent change in COBI’s Nixle alert procedures, have raised some questions from local residents about alerts. Hopefully this explainer will provide some clarity.

The strain on medical resources has led to difficulty getting appointments for child vaccinations. The difficulty is even greater for uninsured children and children without a primary care doctor or clinic. To address this problem KHD is offering a free vaccination clinic for kids.

We at Bainbridge Prepares—a community-based, volunteer-staffed program—know it’s important for the Bainbridge Island community to understand how we are using novel drone technology. We’re committed to providing an update on our flight operations at least once a year.  

December is a good time to review everything you’ve done on this 12-month journey to prepare—and feel good about all that hard work. It’s also the time to make sure you haven’t missed anything. Examine any possible hazards: water heater, furniture and appliances, toxic chemicals, and exterior hazards.

The City of Bainbridge Island Emergency Managament Coordinator (EMC) Anne LeSage was just awarded a Regional Citation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Region 10.

This fall, the National Weather Service warned city emergency managers across the region, including Bainbridge City Emergency Coordinator Anne LeSage, that we should be expecting a colder, wetter winter. That experience may be starting today.