Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness Forms & Brochures Disaster Handbook (produced by the State Dept. of Health and Dept. of Emergency Management) Disaster Supplies Checklist - English Disaster Supplies Checklist - Spanish Disaster Preparedness 3 Days/3 Ways Community Emergency Responce Team (CERT) American Red Cross (King-Kitsap) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Red Cross Safety Tips-24 Week Calendar Washington State Department. of Health (Multilingual Brochures Available) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weather/Air Quality National Weather Service Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Public Health Disasters (Pandemic Flu, West Nile Virus, Bioterrorism) Public Health-Seattle/King County U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/ Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Are you really ready for the next disaster?

The City's disaster response plans assume that residents and businesses will be prepared to survive a disaster by having a minimum of a three-day supply of food, water, clothing, and items to help stay warm and informed.

Three steps to getting prepared include:

1. Make a Plan
2. Build a Kit
3. Get Involved

Disasters most likely to occur in the Woodinville area include:

• Earthquake
• Severe Weather
• Power Outage
• Flood
• Hazardous Material Spill

The following documents provide helpful tips to prepare your home.  The documents are provided by the Washington State Military Department, Emergency Management Division:

• Garage Safety
• Structural Safety
• Tall Furniture
• Wall Hangings
• Water Heater
• Food Safety
• Why do I need flood insurance?

Washington State Emergency Management has also developed helpful preparation videos.  Click on the following link to access the different videos.      
http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/ prep_personal_prep_video_index.shtml

Updates:

News Release from State: Tips on How to Prepare for Floods

Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Hazard Mitigation Plan document (323 pages)

Taking C.A.R.E. of Business: Have you asked yourself if your business can survive a major crisis or disaster? Learn how to safeguard your business against disasters at this free workshop. To learn more please click on the attached flyer.

Taking C.A.R.E. of Business Flyer

Reverse 911:  Eastside Regional Communication Center has expanded its Reverse 911 capabilities to include Woodinville residents.   Reverse 911 is a notification system which uses the phone to disseminate information to phone numbers listed in the database.  Residents' land lines will automatically be in the reverse 911 database.  However, residents may register a different number, such as a cell phone, by calling 425.452.4157.  

Regional Public Information Network:   www.rpin.org

Woodinville Water District Disaster Preparedness:  
http://www.woodinvillewater.com/Disaster Preparedness/Disaster Preparedness.htm

Fire Department Contact: Mario Acosta, Deputy Fire Chief, 425.483.7913

 

Page last modified: September 22, 2011