2011 News

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

CERT training for King County residents
With colder weather on the way and temperatures expected to drop on wednesday night, King County and the cities of Seattle and Bellevue have opened severe weather shelters for homeless populations to take refuge.