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Thanks for visiting the King County Office of Emergency Management's web site. This site contains information for citizens looking to become better prepared for emergencies and disasters, as well as partner agencies in emergency management and homeland security.


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King County names Robin Friedman director of the Office of Emergency Management


Mr. Robin Friedman has been selected to lead King County's emergency management, planning and preparedness activities as the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, effective April 7. Most recently employed with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) as Director of Security and Emergency Management, Robin has been active in a wide variety of emergency management efforts, both locally and nationally. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Friedman served sixteen years in the United States Army before honorably retiring in 1996. He is excited to be on board with OEM and looks forward to working with county agencies and regional partners to improve countywide emergency management capabilities.


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NOAA Weather Radios

provide important emergency information and alerts during disasters. Learn more about how they work and why you should have one from our NOAA Tone Alert Radio page or the Washington State Emergency Management Web site.

 


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Become Home Team Ready

Join the regional partnership with KING 5 to create a preparedness plan for your family today! Also read more on our "Home Team Ready" page.




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Disaster Preparedness Handbook

Check out this quick reference guide to prepare your home and family for natural or manmade disasters. See our "Prepare and Respond" Web site for additional information.

 

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Contact information:


> Web www.kingcounty.gov/prepare/
> Call 206-296-3830
> Toll Free 1-800-523-5044
> TTY 206-205-7516
> Fax 206-205-4056
> E-mail ecc.kc@kingcounty.gov
> Address King County Office of Emergency Management
  Acting Director: Jeff Bowers
  Renton, Washington
    Office hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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  Updated: May 2, 2008