December 2007 Flooding and Wind Storm. In the continuing effort to support local jurisdictions and Washington citizens that were affected by the December 2007 storm, relevant disaster related information and resource links can be found on our December 2007- After the Storm Resource page.
May 18, 1980 remains a vivid memory for millions of Washington’s residents as the day that Mount St. Helens propelled volcanic ash skyward to an altitude of 80,000 feet in just 15 minutes. Volcanic dangers include not only an eruption and associated lava flows, but also ash fall and lahars (volcanic mudflow) and can disrupt our lives, our state’s economy, and entire regions of our nation.
Learn more about volcanoes, preparing for volcanic hazards, and the “Rock Your World” Volcano Poster Contest at our May In-Focus campaign web page and by visiting the USGS web site.
Washington’s Emergency Management Division (EMD) has won three National Earthquake Awards in Excellence for programs that address earthquake hazards and risk reduction. The awards winners:
The week of May 4-10 is the Pacific NW Severe Weather Awareness Week. For more information see the NOAA Severe Weather Awareness web page.
The Washington Emergency Management Division will participate in the National Level Exercise 02-08 on May 5-7. The exercise will test response to mock terrorist attacks in Seattle, Whatcom County and at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in northeastern Oregon.
Disaster Assistance
For disaster related assistance or questions, please contact your local emergency management agency.
The Emergency Management Division’s alert and warning center handled 307 requests for emergency support and coordination in April, raising the year-to-date total to 1174. More information: April Monthly Report.
Color Key:
Red: Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Orange: High Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Yellow: Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Blue: General Risk of Terrorist Attacks
Green: Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks
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