Emergency Management Council
Mission
The Washington State Emergency Management Council advises the Governor and the Director of the Washington Military Department on all matters pertaining to state and local emergency management by promoting, assessing and reporting on statewide emergency readiness. Multiple Emergency Management-related committees, groups and commissions support the Washington Military Department's mission of minimizing the impact of emergencies and disasters on the people, property, environment and economy of Washington state.
Vision
Washington citizens, public and private infrastructure and the vitality of Washington’s economy are safe and secure.
Council Contact
Please direct inquiries regarding the EMC to Anna Sutherland, EMD Executive Assistant, (253) 290-7502.
Council Information-
- Charter Updated 2022 (PDF)
- Statutory Authority and Responsibilities (RCW 38.52.040)
- Chair
Chandra Fox
Deputy Director, Spokane County Department of Emergency Management
(509) 477-7606
EMC Report to the Governor
Meeting Dates
- 2023 EMC Meeting Dates (PDF)
2023 Meeting Materials
- June 8, 2023 (PDF)
- Subcommittee reports (PDF)
- Minutes (PDF)
- April 6, 2023 (PDF)
- Minutes (PDF)
- Feb. 9, 2023 (PDF)
- Minutes (PDF)
2022 Meeting Materials
- Dec. 8, 2022 (PDF)
- Oct. 6, 2022 (PDF)
- Aug. 4, 2022 (PDF)
- June 2, 2022 (PDF)
- April 7, 2022 (PDF)
- Feb. 3, 2022 (PDF)
2021 Meeting Materials
- Dec. 2 2021 (PDF)
- Oct. 7, 2021 (PDF)
- Aug. 5, 2021 (PDF)
- June 3, 2021 (PDF)
- Subcommittee Briefings (PDF)
- EMAG (PDF)
- CIEP General Protocols (PDF)
- CIEP Fire Season (PDF)
- CIEP Outdoor Warning (PDF)
- Strategic Work Plan (PDF)
- Legislative Report (PDF)
- Catastrophic Planning (PDF)
- Lifelines (PDF)
- March 11, 2021 (PDF)
- Strategic Work Plan (PDF)
- EMC Charter Update (PDF)
- Feb. 4, 2021 (PDF)
2020 Meeting Materials
(Most postponed due to COVID-19)
- Nov. 12, 2020
2019 Meeting Materials
- September (Minutes pending approval)
- CBRNE Study (PDF) EEW Presentation (PDF)
- June (PDF)
- February (PDF)
- Presentations: Pharmaceutical Threats (PDF) Research Findings (PDF) Legislative Session Update (PDF) SCIPT (PDF)
2018 Meeting Materials
- Nov. 1, 2018 (PDF)
- Presentations: Core Capabilities, Leg Session Update, Crosswalk, Preparedness Grants, THIRA Presentation (Sample Sheet, Scenarios, Targets)
- Sept. 6, 2018
- Presentations: Amy Gillespie (PDF)
- June 7, 2018 (PDF)
- Presentations: Legislative Update (PDF), Grants Update (PDF), Strategic Framework (PDF)
- Feb. 1, 2018
- Presentations: Wildfire Smoke (PDF), Legislative Update (PDF), Cybersecurity (PDF), Hurricane Maria (PDF)
2017 Meeting Materials
- Jan. 5, 2017 (PDF)
- March 2, 2017 (PDF)
- Presentations: Community Cybersercurity (PDF) & HSGP Funding (PDF)
- May 4, 2017 (PDF)
- Presentations: Grants Update (PDF) Earthquake Early Warning (PDF) & Legislative Update (PDF) & Strategic Plan (PDF)
- July 6, 2017 (PDF)
- Presentations: Resilient Washington (PDF) & Senior Advisory Committee (PDF)
- Nov. 2, 2017 (PDF)
- Presentations: SERC (PDF) & Legislation Presentation (PDF) & State Preparedness Report (PDF)
2016 Meeting Materials
- Jan. 7, 2016 (PDF)
- March 3, 2016 (PDF)
- July 7, 2016 (PDF)
- Sept. 1, 2016 (PDF)
- Nov. 3, 2016 (PDF)
2015 Meeting Materials
- Jan. 8, 2015
- March 2015 Work Session
- March 2015 Meeting Minutes
- July 2015
- (September Canceled)
- November 2015
2014 Meeting Materials
- Jan. 9, 2014 - Study Session
- Jan. 9, 2014 - Meeting Minutes
- March 6, 2014
- May 1, 2014
- Sept. 22, 2014
- Nov. 6, 2014
2013 Meeting Materials
Council Sub-Committees
General Information
