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Thanks for visiting the King County Office of Emergency Management's web site. This site contains information for citizens looking to become better prepared for emergencies and disasters, as well as partner agencies in emergency management and homeland security.
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NOAA Weather Radios
provide important emergency information and alerts during disasters. Learn more about how they work and why you should have one from our NOAA Tone Alert Radio page or the Washington State Emergency Management Web site.
Become Home Team Ready
Join the regional partnership with KING 5 to create a preparedness plan for your family today! Also read more on our "Home Team Ready" page.
Disaster Preparedness Handbook
Check out this quick reference guide to prepare your home and family for natural or manmade disasters. See our "Prepare and Respond" Web site for additional information.
Let us hear from you
To continue to provide quality service and to further improve it, we solicit and welcome your feedback. Please e-mail us your comments, suggestions, questions and concerns. Thank you.
Contact information:
Web | www.kingcounty.gov/prepare/ | ||
Call | 206-296-3830 | ||
Toll Free | 1-800-523-5044 | ||
TTY | 206-205-7516 | ||
Fax | 206-205-4056 | ||
ecc.kc@kingcounty.gov | |||
Address | King County Office of Emergency Management | ||
Director: Robin Friedman | |||
Renton, Washington | |||
Office hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. |