South Whidbey Prepares launched April 19, 2025 at a conference on this topic, hosted by our South Whidbey Fire/EMS. The conference was the inspiration of Chief Nick Walsh, supported by Fire Commissioners Mike Noblet, Jim Towers and Savannah Erickson, Eric Brooks, the Director of Emergency Management for Island County, and County Commissioner District 1, Melanie Bacon. The event was very well-attended and there was positive energy to move forward with preparedness and creating resiliency on South Whidbey.

We live on an island. That’s both our joy and our danger. Depending on how wide-spread the impact of a disaster, we will need to take care of ourselves for as long as a couple weeks, perhaps even a couple months. Our best first responder is probably next door. Our strength will be in preparing ourselves to survive and thrive after natural disasters and to be resilient to the impacts of weirding weather. Our values include respect for all life, knowing that together we are much stronger and resilient than flying solo.

South Whidbey Prepares has the mission to provide inspiration and resources to the 15,000 residents of South Whidbey, defined as the 66 square miles south of Lagoon Point road, to ensure we are prepared and resilient if disaster strikes. Join us.

CONTACT SW PREPARES

To sign up to help, ask questions or get on our email list, mail us at southwhidbeyprepares@whidbey.com