King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan online survey available for Kirkland residents

King County is committed to creating and sustaining communities that are more resilient to disasters. To fulfill this pledge, King County Office of Emergency Management is in the process of updating the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in partnership with cities and special purpose districts throughout the county. Federal rules require this plan be updated every five years.

August 30, 2013 4:34 pm
King County
King County

King County is committed to creating and sustaining communities that are more resilient to disasters. To fulfill this pledge, King County Office of Emergency Management is in the process of updating the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in partnership with cities and special purpose districts throughout the county. Federal rules require this plan be updated every five years.

Representatives from 58 different cities, schools, fire districts, hospitals and utility districts are collaborating with office of emergency management and Tetra Tech Incorporated – the contractor leading the hazard assessment and plan development. Decisions regarding plan elements, such as specific hazards to include, are made by a steering committee whose members include representatives from government, private business, non-profits, the public, and academia.

In 2004, King County published its first Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan was submitted to Washington State Emergency Management for initial review, and later reviewed and approved by FEMA. In December of 2009 King County completed the required five-year update of the plan. This 2009 approved plan is in effect until Dec. 2, 2014.

Help King County to understand your personal level of disaster knowledge and perceived risk by taking their online survey and attending their free workshops.

Workshop dates:

  • Sunday, Sept. 15
    10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Auburn Plaza Park
  • Tuesday, Sept. 24
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Shoreline City Hall
  • Wednesday, Sept. 25
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Kent Senior Activity Center
  • Thursday, Sept. 26
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, EvergreenHealth Auditorium (Kirkland)

Completing the survey requires just ten minutes of your time. Information you provide will help us organize activities and prioritize projects to reduce risks of personal injury and property damage from future hazardous events.

The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center in Renton. These meetings are open to the public, with a comment period available if you wish to discuss the previous month’s topics. If you wish to comment at a meeting, please contact kcPubComment@kingcounty.gov at least seven days in advance so that we may schedule time on the agenda.