King County employees are impacted by severe weather events and other regional emergencies. To make sure each employees is receiving the latest information needed during an emergency situation, we recommend these useful resources.
Workplace news sources:
- Employee Hotline, 206-205-8600, updated regularly
- King County email announcements, received in real time
- Supervisor and leadership messages, to notify employees
- The Emergency Information for Employees FAQ site
Social media and blog news sources:
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- www.kcemployees.com, employee news blog
- www.kcemergency.com, emergency news blog
- Department intranet (SharePoint) or website
- @KCEmployees, @KingCountyWA, @KCMetrobus
Employees can also view the most recent emergency notifications below:
- Employee safety reminders and resources (12/23/2025)
- Inclement weather information for employees (12/12/2025)
- Stay informed and be prepared for cooler weather (12/5/2025)
- Knowing your role during winter weather and emergencies (10/17/2025)
- Don’t be caught off guard: Possible flooding risk early in the King County flood season (10/10/2025)
Employee News 