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Emergency preparedness
Learn more about getting prepared, signing up for alerts for emergencies in your areas, and the different types of potential hazards in King County.
While King County Emergency Management focuses on preparing our whole community for disasters, you also have a role to play in emergency preparedness. By planning ahead, you can increase your ability to survive and thrive in the face of disaster, everything from an earthquake to a major winter storm.
Make a plan
Use the Get Ready fillable workbook to start (or continue) your preparedness journey.
Get prepared
- Get tips and checklists for making yourself, your workplace, and your community more prepared and trained using the links below.
- Visit MakeItThrough.org for more tips and training.
ALERT King County
Learn how to sign up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service.
Bolt Creek Fire Burn Scar
Learn more about the potential lingering impacts of the Bolt Creek Fire on the areas near Baring, Grotto, and Skykomish.
Prepare for disasters
Learn more about how to prepare yourself, family, business, and community for disasters with training and resources.