Emergency Management and Disaster Planning

Emergency management in Washington State is authorized by the laws contained in the Chapter 38.52 RCW. The Washington State Military Department Division of Emergency Management administers the state emergency management program. State criteria for emergency management funds, workers, organizations, services and plans, and disaster recovery is outlined in the Title 118 WAC. Counties, cities and towns are responsible for establishing and maintaining local emergency management services/organizations, plans, and programs in accordance with state regulations.

Table of Contents

• About Emergency Management in Washington
• State Emergency Management Division Resources
• Emergency Planning at the Local Government Level
• Obtaining Services, Supplies, and Materials
• Proclaiming a Disaster or Emergency
• Local Emergency Management Organizations
• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans
• Emergency Communication Services and Facilities
• Special Topics
• Emergency Management for Water and Wastewater Systems
• Emergency Management - Preparing Citizens
• Emergency Preparedness Planning for Pandemic Influenza
• Flood Hazard Management Planning in Washington State
• Hazard Mitigation Planning in Washington State
• Hazardous Materials
• Homeland Security - Preparing for Terrorist Incidents
• Wildfire Prevention