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 - English | Español | Tiếng Việt

General Preparedness Information

Global Monitoring

Local Monitoring & Alerts

Resources & Information

Other

  • Floodwatch (ios)

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 pknouff@ci.olympia.wa.us

Link to ready.gov Link to FEMA Link to Red Cross
  • Live Plow Map
  • Read the newest news releases
  • Learn how to protect your water pipes from freezing

City Calendar

City Updates

  • COVID-19 Information

    All City buildings are closed to the public through at least April 10. You can take care of many of your most common needs on our Online Services page.

    For information about impacts to City operations, business resources, and more visit our COVID-19 Information page.

  • Utilities Relief Program

    City of Olympia utility customers affected by the COVID-19 emergency can fill out a simple self-certification form to have their utility payments deferred for 60 days without interest or penalties. Complete the form...

  • Council Meetings during COVID-19 Emergency

    The Olympia City Council will continue to hold its regular meeting schedule during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. However, the Council will change how it conducts meetings to adhere to the required social distancing guidelines. Starting at the March 24 Council meeting, the following steps will be implemented:

    • The Council Chamber will be closed to the public.
    • No public comment will be taken at the meeting.
    • The meeting will be broadcast on monitors in the City Hall lobby, and chairs will be set up in a safe, social-distancing arrangement in the lobby.

    How can I comment?

    A link to the Council agenda and meeting packet will be posted to Engage Olympia after 3 p.m. the Thursday before the meeting. Once posted, the public can comment on agenda items until noon on the Tuesday that Council meets. This will give Councilmembers an opportunity to review the comments before the meeting that evening.

  • COVID-19 Public Health Information

    For the latest public health information and answers to specific questions about COVID-19, please visit the Thurston County Public Health website.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.