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 Sharon Wallace, EMD Deputy Director, (253) 312-1738.
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 EMC Meeting Agendas
- Feb. 9, 2023 (PDF)
2022 EMC Meeting Minutes
- 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 EMC Meeting Minutes
- 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 EMD Meeting Minutes
(Most postponed due to COVID-19)
- Nov. 12, 2020
2019 EMC Meeting Minutes
- 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 EMC Meeting Minutes
- 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 EMC Meeting Minutes
- 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 EMC Meeting Minutes
- Jan. 7, 2016 (PDF)
- March 3, 2016 (PDF)
- July 7, 2016 (PDF)
- Sept. 1, 2016 (PDF)
- Nov. 3, 2016 (PDF)
2015 EMC Meeting Minutes
- Jan. 8, 2015
- March 2015 Work Session
- March 2015 Meeting Minutes
- July 2015
- (September Canceled)
- November 2015
2014 EMC Meeting Minutes
- Jan. 9, 2014 - Study Session
- Jan. 9, 2014 - Meeting Minutes
- March 6, 2014
- May 1, 2014
- Sept. 22, 2014
- Nov. 6, 2014
2013 EMC Meeting Minutes
Council Sub-Committees
General Information