Emergency Services Information

Current News:

• December 30, 2008
  
  The attached information is a news release from the Washington Emergency Management Division.  It was forwarded to the SnoCo DEM.
  
  ome- and small business owners around the state who have damages from winter storms should file a report with their local emergency management office immediately. A list of those offices around the state can be found at: http://emd.wa.gov/myn/myn_contact_info.shtml.
  
  Download and read for more details.

Resources:

• The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) serves the citizens of Unincorporated Snohomish County and the Municipalities of Arlington, Darrington, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, Stanwood, and Sultan.
• The Snohomish County Chapter of Red Cross provides many training opportunities as well as assistance in recovery efforts following a disaster event.
• The Washington State Emergency Management Division is responsible for all emergency planning and recovery efforts in Washington State.
• The FEMA website is full of information that affects us nationally and internationally.
• If you plan on flying and have questions, the "Transportation Security Administration website can answer most questions you may have.
• If you are going to be out on the waterways, the Coast Guard website can give you up-to-date information on things that may affect your travel plans.
• Homeland Security can give you the latest on threat levels and how you should prepare both at home and while travelling abroad.

Weather / Rivers / Roads:

• Current & Forecast Weather Conditions in Sultan, WA 98294
• Current River Level for the Skykomish River at Gold Bar
• River Forecast for the Skykomish River at Gold Bar
• Snohomish County Road Closures
• King County Road Closures
• State/Interstate Roads Closures & Conditions

Preparedness Information:

• Are you prepared? See 3 Days, 3 Ways for a plan!
• Other Helpful Preparedness Information
• How to Sandbag Guide
• Field Guide to Cleaning Flooded Homes

Training & Volunteer Opportunities:

• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Information
• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Information
• Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSAR)
• Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)