In preparation for FIFA, the King County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) hosted an open house for members of the ethnic media in May 2026. Attendees received a tour of the Emergency Operations Center and the 911 Call Center, participated in a press event with the King County Sheriff’s Office, and participated in a workshop on emergency information.

Feedback from ethnic media professionals, which includes the development of a cultural calendar, will continue to be incredibly helpful for planning and community awareness purposes. For more on what was learned, read Insights from the King County Emergency Operations Center Open House for Ethnic and Multilingual Media.

Partners in organizing the open house included the King County Flood Control District, King County Sheriff’s Office, Local Services, and Department of Natural Resources and Parks Stormwater Services.