Recent News
Giving Thanks/Holiday Meal Program
Last year, our “BIG WEELS” team partnered with Island Volunteer Caregivers, the Senior Center, St. Cecilia Church, Helpline House, the Rotary Club, main coordinator Laura Van Dyke, and many, MANY others to help deliver hot turkey dinners to individuals in need during some nasty winter weather.
Remembering Rick Nakata
Rick Nakata, a cherished volunteer known for his dedicated service to organizations like Bainbridge Prepares and the Bainbridge Island Fire Department, passed away from liver cancer on October 16, 2023.
Fall Back & Take a Few Steps Forward
The fall time change, which, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, happened last night, is a great reminder to take care of some semiannual home preparation tasks.
Time for a Family Discussion About the Child Reunification Center
More than 5,000 kids attend school, day care, or other programs on Bainbridge. On any given day, a good percentage of the parents/caretakers of those children may be working off island. What happens if on a school day a disaster occurs that shuts down the bridge and ferry system?
Getting Ready on a Budget
Getting prepared for disaster should not be an activity possible only for people with financial means. A community is not truly prepared unless everyone in it is prepared. There is no equity unless everyone is able to feel relatively safe.
Emergency Blood Supply “Dangerously Low”
The Washington State Department of Health (WDOH) reported October 25 that state “blood banks are facing critical shortages of life-saving blood.” In particular, the shortages are affecting supplies of O and Rh- blood and platelets.
Prepare in a Year Month 10: Drop, Cover, & Hold on
Earthquake preparation involves knowing what to do when an earthquake starts and what to do when the shaking stops.