Disaster Ready Washington

Preparedness is everyone’s job.  Preparedness is not just for government agencies, but all sectors of society. Service providers, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, industry associations and neighborhood associations, as well as every individual citizen should plan ahead for disaster. During the first few hours or days following a disaster, essential services may not be available. People must be ready to act on their own for at least two weeks. Be Prepared. Build Kits. Help Each Other. Download our new brochure and add the emergency information card, as well. 

When an earthquake strikes, where will you be? Do you know what to do?

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How You Should Prepare

• Threats and hazards facing Washington State
• Individuals and Families
• Pets
• Neighborhoods
• Businesses
• Schools
• Watch our Preparedness Videos (in multiple languages)

Our Partners

• Federal Emergency Management Agency   
• Ready.Gov
• American PrepareAthon!
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Weather Service
  • Weather Service: Seattle
  • Weather Service: Portland
  • Weather Service: Pendleton
  • Weather Service: Spokane
  • Weather Service: Doppler Radars
• United States Geological Survey – All Hazards
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• American Red Cross
• University of Washington Seismic Center 
• Washington State Department of Ecology
• Washington State Department of Health
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources
• Washington State Department of Transportation
• Western States Seismic Policy Council
• The Great ShakeOut - Earthquake Awareness
• Take Winter By Storm
• What to do to Make it Through
• Just in Time (videos)