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

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

  • City buildings closed - Use online services

    All City buildings are closed to the public through at least May 31. You can take care of many of your most common needs on our Online Services page.

  • A Statement from the Olympia City Manager

    Read City Manager Jay Burney's statement on what is happening nationally and in our community.

  • Reopening Framework

    The City has established a five-phase plan for the reopening of City buildings and services. The City Manager and EOC Executive Management Policy Team will decide when to change stages (forward or backward) based on the data and science. View the Reopening Framework.

  • Virtual Town Halls

    During the month of April, the City Council held a limited series of weekly virtual town hall meetings focused on the resources available during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics included: Financial Resources for Individuals and Families, Financial Resources for Local Businesses, COVID-19 and Housing/Homeless Services, and Rental/Housing/Mortgage Relief and Resources. View the recordings

  • 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

    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 submit comments on agenda items until 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments should be emailed to citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us.

  • Meetings

    Agendas and Minutes for City Council and most advisory committees.