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King County Office of Emergency Management
3511 NE 2nd Street
Renton, WA 98056
Main Phone: 206-296-3830
Toll Free: 800-523-5044
Fax: 206-205-4056
ecc.kc@kingcounty.gov

Enhanced 911 Program
Seattle, WA
206-296-3910

Business preparedness

Is your workplace prepared for disaster?

In preparing for disasters, people usually focus on their individual preparedness, like developing an emergency plan with their family, or compiling disaster kits to keep in their home and car. However, five days a week, 8-10 hours a day, where do people spend most of their time? AT WORK! Just because you're in the office doesn't mean that disasters can't happen or that preparedness isn't just as important there as it is at home. For business owners and employees alike, peace of mind in the safety and security of their workplace makes for happier, more productive employment. Our office has compiled an excellent list of resources to make your office, business, or industry prepared and ready to successfully weather hazardous situations. Read on to learn more about securing the safety of your employees and workplace in case of disaster:

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The primary purpose of a disaster plan and program is to first ensure the safety of the employees and then ensure the continuation or re-instatement of time-sensitive business operations after unplanned disruptions such as fire, power or communications blackout, hurricane, flood, earthquake, civil disturbance, etc. You will determine what a disaster is for your business.

Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit

The DRB Toolkit™ provides a comprehensive yet simplified approach for your business and is completely customizable to fit your business' needs.