King County cares about the safety of our employees and provides a number of safety programs and resources to help you stay safe and informed. Who to contact In an emergency, call 911 first, then call Facilities Management Division (FMD) Security at 206-296-5000 when you are able.  FMD Security Unit: Contact the Security Unit to seek assistance from FMD Security and report non-emergency incidents.   Web: FMD Security Unit | Phone: 206-296-5000 | Email: FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov Click here to report a security incident to the Facilities Management Division Security team.  Security Escort Program: Upon request, King County provides security escorts to employees in downtown Seattle to and from… Read More

With rain and flooding continuing to cause hazardous travel conditions across parts of King County, here are some resources to help you stay informed and safe on your commute. WHERE TO GET OFFICIAL INFORMATION King County Emergency News: kcemergency.com River levels, flood conditions, and sandbag resources and distribution: flood.kingcounty.gov, or call the King County Flood Warning Center, 206-296-8200 or 1-800-945-9263 Road closures and travel impacts: MyCommute (King County) and WSDOT King County My Commute Transit service impacts: King County Metro and Sound Transit Schedules and maps – King County, Washington, kingcounty.gov. Emergency alerts: ALERT King County sign-up ALERT King County – King… Read More

With cooler temperatures and rainy weather upon us, King County wants to help you stay safe at work, at home, and on your commute. If you work on site, please be prepared for inclement weather. Have a plan for your commute, dress warmly, and let safety be your guide when making commute decisions. If you drive, have an emergency kit in your vehicle, including extra clothing, food, water, and a flashlight. Read more.

Being prepared for an emergency helps us to keep one another safe and to continue providing essential services to the people of King County. In the case of a significant disaster or emergency, county leaders must prioritize which functions and services will be provided, and which can be delayed or suspended. This prioritization informs King County’s employee emergency designations. Executive branch departments are in the process of communicating employee emergency designations to their employees using three designations. Read more.

King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 16 between 9 and 10 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness. Employees will receive test messages from KCInform via phone, text, and email. KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Your King County desk phone and @kingcounty.gov email address are already in the KCInform system. However, please register your County provided cell phone (if applicable)… Read More

September is National Preparedness Month and King County wants to help you, your family, and community prepare for emergencies, and stay safe if one occurs. Making a plan and building a kit are key elements in emergency preparedness along with: Stay Informed: Know who to turn to for updates, alerts, and warnings during an emergency Get Involved: Talk to your neighbors about sharing resources during an emergency  Whether you’re at home or at work trying to provide essential King County services during an emergency, staying informed and getting involved is critical. They can make a difference in how well and how… Read More

September is National Preparedness Month and King County wants to help you, your family, and community prepare for emergencies, and stay safe if one occurs.  To prepare for an emergency, use the Get Ready King County fillable workbook to create a plan. This step-by-step workbook guides you through the resources and items you need. Your plan should include emergency kits for your home, vehicle, and workplace. They should include two weeks’ worth of supplies. Read more.

September is National Preparedness Month and King County wants to help you stay safe – and keep your family and community safe – in the event of an emergency.    The best time to prepare for a natural disaster or emergency is before it happens. Here are some steps you can take to be more prepared:    Make a plan workbook: Use the Get Ready King County fillable workbook to start (or continue) your preparedness journey. The step-by-step workbook guides you through the resources and items you need to be ready for an emergency. Personal and family… Read More

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign to remind people that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families, and their communities safe. As part of this year’s King County Preparedness Month employee campaign, King County has launched a new tool for employees. It’s a new intranet homepage or one-stop-shop for King County employees to find all links to campus safety and security, safety at work, and emergency management webpages on kingcounty.gov and the intranet. The goal of the new homepage is to help King County employees to find… Read More