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September 2024
Ready in Renton starts now
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Each September is your annual reminder that being prepared for the unexpected can help keep yourself, loved ones, neighbors, and coworkers safe. September is Ready in Renton Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time in the area. Renton is just as susceptible to the varying natural emergencies in the Pacific Northwest, from earthquakes, flooding, snow, extreme heat, public health emergencies, wildfires, and more.
You can be your community's emergency preparedness leader by being involved and proactive with your emergency planning.
STAY ALERT: ALERT Renton is a voluntary emergency notification system that allows the city to contact you immediately with critical emergency information through text messaging, phone calls, or email so that you can quickly take action for your safety. ALERT Renton is part of a county-wide notifications system, so no matter where you are in the county, you will get notified. Register online at rentonwa.gov/alert.
GET INVOLVED: The Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy (REPA) is a partnership between the City of Renton, the Renton Regional Fire Authority, and Renton Technical College. It provides courses designed to help people be better equipped to face any type of emergency. Courses range from basic preparedness skills to basic cybersecurity skills. The next academy starts in November 2024. Learn more at rentonwa.gov/repa.
PROVIDE INPUT: The city's Emergency Management Division is participating in revising the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Renton Annex. Renton residents' perspectives are essential to identifying the hazards that concern them most. By identifying and understanding the hazards that could affect the community, the city can prioritize strategies and projects that minimize their occurrence and result in negative impacts. Make a difference in reducing the damage and safety risks from these hazards by sharing concerns and potential solutions through this survey. Take the survey by September 19.
Help Renton become a safer community and join in the city's efforts to be ready in Renton.
The fall recreation guide is available!
Fall 2024 activities and events are listed in Let's Go Renton!
ONLINE: rentonwa.gov/letsgo
HARD COPIES: Senior Activity Center, Renton Community Center,
and City Hall.
REGISTER: rentonwa.gov/register available starting August 28.
For more information:
Community Calendar
For info go to rentonwa.gov/events unless otherwise noted.
Renton Farmers Market
THROUGH SEPT, Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m.
Downtown, S. 3rd St. & Logan Ave. S.
rentonfarmersmarket.com
Day of Service
SEPT 7, Saturday, 9–11:30am
Locations vary.
The city and local agencies partner to provide volunteer opportunities. Find yours at rentonwa.gov/volunteer
SuperHero 5K
SEPT 13, Friday, 6pm
Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Valley Hwy
Unleash the superpowers in you for this fun, family-friendly, action-packed run/walk event. rentonwa.gov/heroregister
Recycle Styrofoam
& Shred Documents
SEPT 14, Saturday, 10am–2pm
RTC, NE 6th Place & Monroe Ave NE
Bring clean Stryofoam, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, and the
equivalent of five banker boxes of documents for shredding. Details at
rentonwa.gov/recycleevents
Costume Swap
Donate then find your costume!
Renton Community Center
1715 Maple Valley Hwy
1) Sept 15–27: Donate gently used clean Halloween costumes and accessories of all sizes.
2) Sept 28, 9am–12pm: Discover new costumes for you and your family
rentonwa.gov/rmac
Senior Expo
SEPT 27, Friday, 9am–1pm
Senior Activity Ctr., 211 Burnett Ave. N
Presentations on a variety of subjects as well as over 35 vendor tables. rentonwa.gov/seniorexpo
Community Celebration
SEPT 28, Saturday, 11am–2pm
Benson Hill Elem., 18665 116th Ave. SE
A fun-packed event including lunch, face painting, lawn games, informational booths and meeting first responders.
Food Truck Festival
SEPT 28, Saturday
11am–2pm
Benson Hill Elem.
18665 116th Ave. SE
Enjoy cuisines from around the world.