Disasters and Emergency Information

 

Influenza and H1N1

Information and Resource Links:

Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

 (Español) Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades - Departmento de Salud y Servicios Humanos

Other Languages - Federal CDC

Thurston County Department of Public Health and Social Services

Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

Hand Hygiene (Germbuster) information from Thurston County


In local health emergencies, the Thurston County Public Health Department is the lead agency.  They are the experts on health issues in our County and are in contact with appropriate state and federal agencies.

The City of Olympia, through its Emergency Management Department, works closely with the County Public Health Department and local/state emergency management offices in a coordinated monitoring and response effort.

In emergency situations, Olympia's Emergency Management Department works to make sure City departments and staff - especially fire, medic and police responders - react in the most responsible manner consistent with our surrounding communities, region, state and nation.

Local Information Sources During an Major Emergency

  • Tune your radio to KGY (1240-AM/96.9-FM), the Olympia area emergency broadcast station
  • Call the City of Olympia 24-hour recorded message center, CityLine, or check Olympia's website, if the City's phones and computers are working: City Line Emergency Updates: 360-753-4444, ext. 4011; Olympia website:  www.olympiawa.gov.
  • Check The Olympian online or at newsstands, the daily newspaper serving Olympia and greater Thurston County.
  • Visit the Washington State Emergency Management news updates website:  www.wadisasternews.com.

Are you prepared?

Whether natural or human-caused, disasters and emergencies can happen without warning.  The services and businesses you rely on may be delayed or unavailable for up to 72 hours (3 days) or even longer during and after a major event.

Do you have enough water, food, clothing, and health supplies to be self-sufficient?  What about your neighbors?

Families may be separated with parents at work and children at school.  How will you communicate?  Where will you meet?  How will out-of-the-area family and friends reach you?

If you need to immediately evacuate the area, where will you go?  How will you get there?  Do you have access to emergency cash if your bank is closed and ATMs are not functioning?

The City of Olympia urges you to BE READY BEFORE AN EMERGENCY STRIKES.  Community Preparation (C-Prep) training is offered by the Olympia Fire Department for City of Olympia neighborhoods. Call 360-753-8348 for information. 

Links to Emergency Management Websites...