Agriculture
- American Veterinary Medical Association
Preparation considerations for large animals and livestock during a disaster - WSU Agriculture and Natural Resources
Guidance for agricultural and forest landowners during wildfires.
Avalanches
- Avalanch @ Ready.gov
Multilingual information covering before, during and after an avalanche. - AVALANCHE.ORG
Avalanche.org connects the public to formal avalanche information and education in the United States. Avalanche.org is a partnership between the American Avalanche Association (A3) and the US Forest Service National Avalanche Center (NAC). - WSDoT Avalanche Control
Learn about WSDoT's avalanche forecasting and control efforts to keep Washington's transportation system reliable and safe. - Avalanche emergency preparedness
Learn more about preparing for avalanches near you. - Northwest Avalanche Center - Avalanache Awareness Classes
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) offers free avalanche classes to the public throughout our forecast area. These classes are a 90 minute introductory presentation geared towards the novice wintertime backcountry user. Avalanche Awareness Classes are offered from October-March. - WA Emergency Management's Avalanche Information
Tips and Information about Avalanches. - CWU Avalanche Preparation and Survival Informatation
How to Stay Safe When an Avalanche Threatens - Northwest Avalanche Center
Forecast map and avalanche news for Washington. - PNSN 'Don't Get Scared, Get Prepared!'
September is National Preparedness Month – a national observance each fall that encourages and empowers people to prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies.
Bilingual
- Avalanch @ Ready.gov
Multilingual information covering before, during and after an avalanche. - FEMA in Your Language
View the FEMA website in العربية, Armenian, Bosnian, Garifuna, Chamorro, Chuukese, Deutsch, Español, Persian, Farsi, Français, Ōlelo, Hawaii, Hebrew, हिन्दी, Hmong, Kreyòl, Ilocano, 日本語, Karen, Khmer, 한국어, Lao, Marshallese, Burmese Nepali Oromo Polski Português-Brasil, Русский, Somali, Swahili, ไทย, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, Tiếng, Việt, Yiddish, 简体中文 - Ready in Your Language
Ready offers information and materials in languages other than English. You can learn more about how to prepare before, during and after disasters, including making an emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit and preparing for individual hazards. - Listo
Listo ofrece información y materiales en varios idiomas. Usted puede aprender más sobre cómo prepararse antes, durante y después de los desastres, incluyendo cómo preparar un plan para emergencias, un kit de suministros de emergencia y sobre la preparación para peligros individuales. - Emergency Multi-language Resources
The Office of Emergency Management has preparedness material translated into 19 languages. This site provides access to all of those documents, with language specific instructions on how to become better prepared. - Floods
Preparing for and staying safe during a flood. - Landslides & Debris Flow
Droughts
- Landslides & Debris Flow
- Drought emergency preparedness
Learn more about preparing for droughts near you. - U.S. Drought Monitor
Maps and drought information for the entire US. - USDA Drought Information
Drought affects nearly every facet of USDA, reducing water quality, quantity and devastating the communities, farmers and ranchers we serve and the resources we protect. - Current Washington Drought Maps
The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. - Supporting drought resilience across Washington State
Earthquakes
- USGS Earthquake Information for Washington State
Data on earthquake hazards specific to Washington State. - Emergency Preparedness
Information on how to prepare for a variety of natural disasters. - Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections
Links to Emergency Repair Permit information.
Emergency and Hazard Plans
- Washington State Emergency Plan
State government response plans for various catastrophic emergencies. - Ready in Your Language
Ready offers information and materials in languages other than English. You can learn more about how to prepare before, during and after disasters, including making an emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit and preparing for individual hazards. - Listo
Listo ofrece información y materiales en varios idiomas. Usted puede aprender más sobre cómo prepararse antes, durante y después de los desastres, incluyendo cómo preparar un plan para emergencias, un kit de suministros de emergencia y sobre la preparación para peligros individuales. - Emergency Multi-language Resources
The Office of Emergency Management has preparedness material translated into 19 languages. This site provides access to all of those documents, with language specific instructions on how to become better prepared.
Fire
- USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
Volcanic activity monitoring and hazard assessment for Cascades. - WSU Agriculture and Natural Resources
Guidance for agricultural and forest landowners during wildfires.
Floods
- Costal Atlas
Coastal flood risk mapping for Washington State. - Flood Maps
NOAA-provided water levels and flood forecasts for Washington rivers. - USGS Water Dashboard
Real-time water data for Washington rivers and streams. - Flood Hazard Map
Do you live or work in a floodplain? Flood hazard maps help determine the flood risk to your home or business. - Floods
Links to flood information, disaster assistance and safety from MedlinePlus - Floods
Preparing for and staying safe during a flood.
Infectious Diseases
- Washington State Emergency Plan
State government response plans for various catastrophic emergencies. - FEMA in Your Language
View the FEMA website in العربية, Armenian, Bosnian, Garifuna, Chamorro, Chuukese, Deutsch, Español, Persian, Farsi, Français, Ōlelo, Hawaii, Hebrew, हिन्दी, Hmong, Kreyòl, Ilocano, 日本語, Karen, Khmer, 한국어, Lao, Marshallese, Burmese Nepali Oromo Polski Português-Brasil, Русский, Somali, Swahili, ไทย, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, Tiếng, Việt, Yiddish, 简体中文
Landslides
- Landslide emergency preparedness
Landslides can be caused by storms, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, or as a result of fires or human modification of land. The best way to prepare for a landslide is to stay informed about changes in and around your home that could signal that a landslide is likely to occur. - Landslides and Mudflows
Tips for what to do before, during and after a landslide. - Emergency Preparedness
Information on how to prepare for a variety of natural disasters. - Landslides
Information from the WA Dept of Natural Resources on landslide monitoring, risk reduction, resources and an FAQ. Includes links to interactive landslide maps. - Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections
Links to Emergency Repair Permit information. - Landslides
Landslide information from the Thurston County Department of Emergency Management. - How to Prepare for the Growing Risk of Landslides
Includes a link to the Red Cross Landslide Safety Checklist (pdf) - After a Landslide or Mudslide
Information on what actions to take after a landslide or mudslide - Kitsap Department of Emergency Managment - Landslides
Landslide news and links for Kitsap County. - USGS Landslide Preparedness
If you live on or below a slope, here are some simple steps you can do to identify a landslide hazard and reduce your landslide risk. - Landslides & Debris Flow
Mental Health
- Red Cross Emotional Recovery from Disasters
Support for coping emotionally after disasters. - SAMHSA Mental Health Resources during Disasters
Mental health preparedness resources for various disasters.
Mobile Apps
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mobile App
FEMA disaster preparedness resources, alerts, and tools for mobile devices.
Public Health
- MedlinePlus Disasters by Topic
Disaster-related health, safety, and emergency preparedness resources. - Red Cross Emotional Recovery from Disasters
Support for coping emotionally after disasters. - SAMHSA Mental Health Resources during Disasters
Mental health preparedness resources for various disasters. - Washington State Emergency Plan
State government response plans for various catastrophic emergencies. - FEMA in Your Language
View the FEMA website in العربية, Armenian, Bosnian, Garifuna, Chamorro, Chuukese, Deutsch, Español, Persian, Farsi, Français, Ōlelo, Hawaii, Hebrew, हिन्दी, Hmong, Kreyòl, Ilocano, 日本語, Karen, Khmer, 한국어, Lao, Marshallese, Burmese Nepali Oromo Polski Português-Brasil, Русский, Somali, Swahili, ไทย, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, Tiếng, Việt, Yiddish, 简体中文 - Ready in Your Language
Ready offers information and materials in languages other than English. You can learn more about how to prepare before, during and after disasters, including making an emergency plan, building an emergency supply kit and preparing for individual hazards. - Listo
Listo ofrece información y materiales en varios idiomas. Usted puede aprender más sobre cómo prepararse antes, durante y después de los desastres, incluyendo cómo preparar un plan para emergencias, un kit de suministros de emergencia y sobre la preparación para peligros individuales. - Emergency Multi-language Resources
The Office of Emergency Management has preparedness material translated into 19 languages. This site provides access to all of those documents, with language specific instructions on how to become better prepared.
Storms
- Winter Weather Emergencies
Preparation and information on winter wether emergencies. - Tornadoes
Links and information about nature's most violent storms. - Emergency Preparedness
Information on how to prepare for a variety of natural disasters.
Tsunamis
- Emergency Preparedness
Information on how to prepare for a variety of natural disasters. - Tsunamis
Links to tsunami information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies.
Volcanoes
- Emergency Preparedness
Information on how to prepare for a variety of natural disasters. - Volcanoes
Links to volcano information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies.
Weather
- MedlinePlus Disasters by Topic
Disaster-related health, safety, and emergency preparedness resources. - USGS Water Dashboard
Real-time water data for Washington rivers and streams. - Winter Weather Emergencies
Preparation and information on winter wether emergencies.