Many Washington residents are able to recall the day Mount St. Helens erupted on May, 18, 1980. Volcanic ash was propelled skyward and in a short period of time, ash clouds traveled across our state and around the world. Volcanic dangers include not only an eruption and lava flows, but also ashfall and lahars. Learn more about volcanoes and preparing for volcanic hazards at our In Focus page. |
During a disaster such as a volcanic eruption or hazardous materials incident, evacuation may not be an option. Local authorities may need to issue Shelter-in-Place instructions. When this occurs, quick action is required. Knowing what supplies to have prepared and being familiar with the actions to take will help you deal with the requirement of sheltering in place and may even save your life. Learn more... |
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Disaster Assistance
Please see our After the Storm web page for information and updates.
For disaster related assistance or questions, please contact your local emergency management agency.
The Emergency Management Division’s alert and warning center handled 315 requests for emergency support and coordination in April 2009, the year-to-date total is 1,226. More information: April 2009 Report and the 2008 Summary Report.
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Red: Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Orange: High Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Yellow: Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Blue: General Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Green: Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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