What role does King County government play?
Many King County government departments play a role in preparing for and responding to emergencies. Most activities associated with disasters are coordinated through the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). One of OEM’s primary goals is to provide the public with the necessary information and tools to effectively prepare for any emergency. Another important role of OEM is to coordinate regional, multi-jurisdictional disaster response and recovery activities. King County’s Regional Disaster Plan is a unique agreement that establishes a framework which allows public, private and nonprofit organizations to efficiently assist one another during a disaster. The Regional Disaster Plan is signed by 145 organizations and has been recognized as a model of regional cooperation and preparedness by the federal government. OEM also works in partnership with other local governments to test regional response capabilities during exercises and drills. King County government regional planning efforts i
