Snohomish County

Transportation:

Transportation of people and goods must continue in order to clean up after an earthquake. Learn about the impacts of a major earthquake to local transportation systems such as our roadways, bridges, railways, ferries, airports, seaports, buses, as well as other types of alternate transportation to be utilized post-disaster.

PIO Lessons Learned/Media Panel:

Hear lessons learned from Public Information Officers (PIOs) who have worked in the aftermath of earthquakes, as well as an interactive discussion with a panel of local media on coordination of messaging post-earthquake and how the media can be best utilized during disaster response.

Private Sector Partnership:

With large portions of critical infrastructure under the control of the private sector, forging public-private partnerships is crucial for an effective disaster response.  Learn more about how to build partnerships between businesses and local Emergency Management, private sector preparedness, and impacts to critical infrastructure supply and distribution.

Specialized Teams:

The Puget Sound region is home to many specialized teams of highly-trained personnel, ready to respond to disasters. Learn about these resources through a brief on the Seattle Metro Incident Management Team (IMT), Search and Rescue (SAR), Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), and other resources that can help during disasters.

Emergency Worker Program
ESF-9 Urban Search and Rescue
Seattle Metropolitan Incident Management Team(IMT)
Citizen Corps Volunteers

Seattle Fault:

What and where is the Seattle Fault?  Learn the science behind the Seattle Fault (and others in the region), and its specific impacts on the Puget Sound region.

Buildings and Critical Facilities Performance
Seattle Fault Ground Motions and Geologic Effects
Port to Port Transportation Corridor Earthquake Vulnerability

Region 6 Shelter Project:

With homes and businesses destroyed during a large scale earthquake, sheltering will be a huge task for responders. Find out the most up-to-date information on the current Region 6 shelter project including shelter typing, designation, and regional coordination of sheltering needs.

General Population Sheltering Update

Disaster Communications:

Communication during disaster is the foundation of any efficient response. Hear the latest information about regional communication capabilities, interoperability, and pathways for input and gathering of data.

Amateur Radio Service
Radio 101
Natural Hazards - Change We Can Take to the Bank

Schools:

School buildings can serve many important community recovery functions following a large disaster and school serves as a foundation of normality for children following disasters. Hear about first responder priorities, post-earthquake safety evaluation of buildings, options for alternate school facilities - including unified school districts, and the permitting process to begin rebuilding.

Schools A Shakin'

City of Bellevue
Vernon Owens
425-452-6033