A Party for Preparedness

What is Map Your Neighborhood?

Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is a program offered through the Issaquah Citizen Corps Council and the City of Issaquah that helps Issaquah neighborhoods prepare for disasters.

When a disaster hits, first responders will not be able to help everyone – and that’s where your neighbors can help!

Knowing what to do in the first 60 minutes following the disaster – called the “Golden Hour” – can help save lives, reduce the severity of injuries and minimize the amount of damage that you, your family and neighbors sustain.

How does MYN work?

Neighbors – usually about 15 to 25 households in your area – get together for a neighborhood party where you:

• Get to know your neighbors!
• Learn the nine steps to follow immediately following a disaster.
• Identify the skills and equipment each neighbor has that could be useful in a disaster response.
• Create a Neighborhood Map that shows the locations of each natural gas meter and propane tank, as well as households that may need extra help.
• Pick locations for a Neighborhood Gathering Site and Neighborhood Care Center.

I’m interested in organizing a MYN party for my neighborhood. What’s next?

It’s easy! The Issaquah MYN program provides free trainers, who can come to your neighborhood party and facilitate a 90-minute training.

As your neighborhood’s “organizer,” we ask that you organize the party, invite your neighbors and provide us with some post-training information.

Click here for a step-by-step guide, as well as tips to help increase your neighborhood’s participation.

What if I have further questions?

Please contact us – we are here to help!

Brenda Bramwell Emergency Management Coordinator City of Issaquah 425-837-3464

Stu Linscott MYN Committee Chair Issaquah Citizen Corps Council