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Emergency Management Services of King County

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• EMAC/Region 6 Homeland Security Council
• Region 6 Committees and Workgroups
• Regional Homeland Security Strategic Plan
• Critical Infrastructure Protection Plan
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) Training
• Homeland Security Grants

King County (Region 6) is a densely-populated, highly-visible area making homeland security a top priority in our region. To assist agencies in responding to this challenge, the Federal government has provided homeland security grants to states and territories. Washington State passes funding through to the local regions. This funding will help us to prepare for and respond to activities and events that threaten our security and safety.

Homeland Security is a coordinated effort that requires representation from many disciplines to ensure we protect and secure people and infrastructure (buildings and systems). Several committees and workgroups are diligently working to provide oversight and recommendations on how to address these unique issues and provide resources where they will be the most effective.

Region 6 Homeland Security Organiation Chart (16 KB PDF - 1 page)
Regional Homeland Security Coordination Districts (RHSCD) (15 KB PDF - 1 page)
 

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External Links

Homeland Security in Washington State:

• Washington State Emergency Management Division - Homeland Security
• Statewide Homeland Security Strategic Plan
• Washington State Emergency Management Council (EMC)

Homeland Security at the Federal Level:

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP)
• The White House - Homeland Security
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) - 8

Other Resources:

• Office of Domestic Preparedness Program Management Handbook (10,189 KB PDF - 372 pages)
• Office of Domestic Preparedness Handbook Tool Kit (2,123 KB PDF - 70 pages)

Contact information:

		Web	www.metrokc.gov/prepare/homelandsecurity/
		Call	206-296-3830
		Toll Free	1-800-523-5044
		TTY	206-205-7516
		Fax	206-205-4056
		E-mail	ecc.kc@kingcounty.gov
		Address	King County Office of Emergency Management
			Program Manager: Rich Tokarzewski
			Renton, Washington
			Office hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.