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Office of Emergency Management
We work in partnership with cities, counties, state and federal agencies, tribes, special purpose districts, non-profit organizations, community groups, and private businesses to develop a regional approach to emergency preparedness and emergency operations across the five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Learn more about emergency management in a King County TV video
This drives our work to:
- Prepare and plan for disasters and emergencies.
- Provide effective direction, control, and coordination of County government emergency services functional units before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.
- Liaise with other governments and the private sector.
- Serve as the coordinating entity for cities, County governmental departments, and other agencies before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.
King County Emergency Management has 4 priorities:
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Readiness
- Situational Awareness
- Public Awareness and Education
- Disaster Risk Reduction
You can learn more about these priorities in our annual report, located on the About Us page.
King County Emergency Management authorizing language:
- King County Code Section 2.56
- King County Code Section 2A.310
Training and exercises
Learn more about emergency management trainings and webinars, including our Emergency Operations Center 101 videos.
King County and regional emergency plans
Plans describe "who does what" before, during, or after an emergency. They also address likely hazards, develop a context for when a plan might be used, and describe responsibilities, actions, and related timelines.
Emergency management teams and committees
Find out more about the King County Emergency Management teams, committees, and workgroups.
Local non-emergency contacts
Find non-emergency contact information for emergency management offices in each of King County's 39 cities, as well as county, state, and federal agencies.