Author: Kathy Schuler

Here is some good news for the cabin located at 1855 Market Street. I’m sure you’ve driven by and seen the new building sign and wondered what will happen to the cabin? Loita Hawkinson, from the Kirkland Heritage Society, commented that the City is about to issue the moving and building permit to move the cabin. Loita says, “The property has changed hands and it will be replaced by two new  homes.  Other parties have been working tirelessly it seems to get the  cabin saved and they have found someone who has the space and interest to save  this wonderful building.  It...

Becoming friendly with the people in your neighborhood really helps in preparedness.  When the power goes out people will share their working fireplaces to warm up. People with generators may offer to recharge electronic devices. Apart from that, a neighborhood where people are friendly to each other is a safer neighborhood. Oddities will stand out more and people are more likely to report suspicious behavior. TIPS for Emergency Preparedness: 1. When there is a storm warning, fill up your car with gas. An often-overlooked source of gas in an emergency is the homeowner’s supply for their lawn maintenance equipment. ...

A Finn Hill Focus in November: Personal Emergency Preparedness must also involve Neighborhood Preparedness. Remember – in a disaster your most immediate source of help are the neighbors living around you. If you have done all that is necessary to prepare yourself and family than take the next step by helping to guide your neighbors to do what you have done. Presentations were made by Susan Vossler, Stephanie Day, Christine Brugman and Jen Mahan  at the November 14th Neighborhood Meeting. Learn How to Map your Neighborhood. If you are interested and want to learn more about Building and Strengthening...