- Emergency Management Division | Washington State Military Department
The Washington Emergency Management Division leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment and economy
- Training and Exercise | Washington State Military Department
State Training Exercise Programs The Washington Military Department is committed to its goal of minimizing the impact of disasters on our communities, property, economy and environment in Washington state That means leading a comprehensive Training program to ensure our first responders, emergency managers, government leaders, non-governmental partners, and private citizens have the
- EMD Contact Us | Washington State Military Department
TTY Accessibility Number (For deaf hard of hearing and for persons with speech impairments only): 711 or 1-800-833-6388 (Washington Relay Service) Please use the following form to request a Washington Emergency Management Division representative at an outreach event, presentation, booth, fair or other activity
- Plans | Washington State Military Department
Planning Program The Washington Emergency Management Division’s (WAEMD) Planning Program supports the state’s preparedness and response capabilities by developing, updating and maintaining the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) This plan provides preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery coordination across state, local, tribal and federal agencies The
- Preparedness | Washington State Military Department
Publications To download the complete Emergency Preparedness Guide and view other publications and links
- Search and Rescue (SAR) Program | Washington State Military Department
The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) is an extension of the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated in an emergency or disaster to support local search and rescue missions by coordinating the state, out-of-state, federal, and international search and rescue operations conducted in support of the incident
- Emergency Management Council | Washington State Military Department
Emergency Management Council Mission The Washington State Emergency Management Council advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington Military Department on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management by promoting, assessing and reporting on statewide emergency readiness
- Alerts | Washington State Military Department
Washington Emergency Management Division maintains a Facebook Page, a Bluesky Account, a Nextdoor Account and an X Account For local information, consult with local sheriff and county emergency management services
- EMD About Us | Washington State Military Department
The state Emergency Operations Center in action during COVID-19 About the Emergency Operations Center The Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division, manages the state’s Emergency Operations Center located on Camp Murray near Tacoma, Wash The Department, with support from the Legislature, was appropriated more than $9 million to construct a new facility to replace the
- State Emergency Operations Officers | Washington State Military Department
State Emergency Operations Officers (SEOO) Background Since increasing capabilities in November 1995, the Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division, has provided 24-hour coverage for alert, warning, resource coordination, and notification of emergency events affecting the state of Washington State Emergency Operations Officers (SEOO) routinely coordinate emergency response
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