We are committed to partnering with local media to communicate important preparedness tips, advisories and emergency alerts to the public. Members of the press may direct inquiries to our Communications Specialist, Lynne Miller (206-205-4031).
Following is a selection of emergency management related news releases issued by this office, other county departments or partner agencies:
Jan. 26
King County collecting damage reports from recent snow and ice storm
Web page and call center open through January 31, 2012
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Jan. 14
Cold weather shelters open
snow, winter weather, king county, shelter
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Jan. 13
Snow in the forecast: prepare now
The National Weather Service is forecasting cold weather and likely snowfall within the next several days. The King County Office of Emergency Management urges residents and businesses to prepare now for possible winter weather emergencies.
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Nov. 7
National Emergency Alert System test on Nov 9
On November 9, at 11:00 a.m. local time, the public will hear a message on radio and television indicating: "This is a test." The 30-second audio message will interrupt regular programming until the test is over. It is only a test.
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Sept. 8
Ten years after 9/11
In observance of April’s Disaster Preparedness Month, the King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges citizens to take simple steps to prepare for earthquakes, floods, man-made disasters and other emergencies.
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April 1
Preparing for Disaster as easy as 1-2-3
In observance of April’s Disaster Preparedness Month, the King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges citizens to take simple steps to prepare for earthquakes, floods, man-made disasters and other emergencies.
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March 25
Your first move when the earth shakes: “Drop, Cover, and Hold”
The King County Office of Emergency Management wants you to know that "Drop, Cover, and Hold" is the best method to protect yourself during an earthquake in the United States, especially in our own quake-prone region.
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Feb. 23
Cold Weather Shelters open in King County; stay warm (Updated Mar. 11)
With colder weather on the way and temperatures expected to drop on wednesday night, King County and local jurisdictions have opened severe weather shelters for homeless populations to take refuge.
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May 28
Drop, cover and hold
With images from China's devastating earthquake still fresh in the media, King County residents need to know "Drop, Cover and Hold" is still the best method for earthquake safety in the United States and especially in our own quake-prone region.
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