Disaster Preparedness and Response offered by City of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management

105 5th Avenue South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104

Between Yesler Way and S Washington St south of downtown Seattle. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Residents of the city of Seattle who have been affected by a major disaster.

Hours

8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

(206) 233-5076

Voice

Websitehttps://seattle.gov/emergency

Application process

Call for information or to speak to a duty officer.

Fees

None.

Service area

Seattle, WA

Develops disaster plans. Prepares for, mitigates against and responds to any major disasters in Seattle such as:

Fires
Floods
Snow Storms
Earthquakes
Acts of terrorism

Trains city staff and runs emergency exercises. Manages community outreach programs designed to make the community more resistant to the damaging effects of disasters. Reports directly to police chief and is guided by the mayor's advisory body, the Disaster Management Committee. This Committee crafts the city of Seattle's emergency work plan and evaluates progress. Acts as a liaison between the city of Seattle and state and federal emergency management counterparts.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

City Offices of Emergency Services General Disaster Preparedness Information Community Disaster Education

Providing organization

City of Seattle's Office of Emergency Management

Provides community emergency preparedness information and educational programs, develops disaster plans and conducts routine trainings and emergency exercises. Responds to disasters in the city of Seattle, such as weather events, urban flooding, earthquakes or acts of terrorism. Operates the city's Emergency Operation Center and facilitates disaster assistance.