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

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

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.

Physical Address

105 5th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

Office: M-F, 8am-5pm 24 hours daily during disasters.

Application process

Call for information or to speak to a duty officer.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

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

Service area

Seattle, WA

Agency info

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.