Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Nisqually earthquake damage in Downtown Olympia with Are you prepared text.

Helping You Be Prepared!

The Olympia Fire Department: Emergency Management Division’s mission is to develop a resilient community by empowering citizens and staff to mitigate hazards and prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and are often unexpected. Are you prepared for a disaster or emergency that could last up to 72 hours? Are you prepared for a catastrophic event that could last more than 2 weeks?

The Emergency Management Division is here to help. Sign up for the monthly newsletter here, check out the useful information below, and/or schedule an in person preparedness presentation by contacting the Emergency Management Coordinator at the bottom of this page.

Resources & Guides

Taking the time to educate and prepare yourself in advance will give you the confidence and skills you need to face a real emergency when it happens.

Prepare in a Year Guide

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General Preparedness Information

Specific Emergencies

Volunteer

Are you looking to get more involved? Would you like to help your community during an emergency? Visit the sites below for opportunities to make a real difference!

During an Emergency

Who to Call

  • Hazardous Power Lines: 9-1-1
  • Trees Leaning on a Power Line: 9-1-1
  • Power Outage: 888.225.5773
  • Trees on Roadway: 360.753.8333
  • Flooding Home: 9-1-1
  • Flooding Streets: 360.753.8333

Where to get Emergency Updates

Questions?

Contact Emergency Management Coordinator Patrick Knouff at 360.709.2701 or olympiaEOC@ci.olympia.wa.us

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City Calendar

City Updates

  • Police Chief search postponed until end of 2021

    The search for a new Police Chief is postponed until the completion of the City’s Reimagining Public Safety process. More...

  • Statement from the City Council condemning anti-Asian hate

    Read it here

  • City Hall hours

    The City Hall lobby is now open for customer service from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. COVID-19 safety procedures are in place. Residents can still take care of most common needs online on our Online Services page.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    The City of Olympia is committed to making our community a safe and equitable place for all community members, regardless of race, sexual identity, religious beliefs, or disability. Visit our new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion web page to learn more about what we are doing.

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19

    City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus emergency, but the Council Chamber will be closed to the public. You can register to watch the meetings live via Zoom (links on our City Council page). Meeting recordings are available the following day on the City's online meeting management system.

    How to comment

    Links to Council (and Council committee) meeting packets will be posted on the City Council page when available (typically 5 days prior to meeting). Once posted, the public can sign up to speak during the public comment period of the meeting when they register to attend or submit comments on agenda items until 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments can also be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.