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.

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

Develops plans, prepares for and responds to major disasters in the city of Seattle. Provides education and funding to mitigate disaster.

City government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information.

City Offices of Emergency Services

Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after an emergency, regardless of the type of hazard encountered, to protect lives and property. Included may be materials that introduce people to the possibility of a disaster in their area, help families prepare and practice a general disaster plan, provide disaster preparedness suggestions for special populations including people with disabilities and older adults, help families plan for the care of their pets in times of disasters and other similar topics.

General Disaster Preparedness Information

Programs, activities and materials provided by organizations like the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that educate the public and help individuals and families prepare in advance for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.  Community disaster education provides general planning and safety information for a variety of risks including fires, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and winter storms; and delineates concrete steps that people can take to inform themselves of the disasters most likely to occur in their area, develop and practice a disaster plan, purchase emergency supplies, secure their property and be ready to work as a team with family members and neighbors when an incident occurs.

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