Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Emergency Management

Emergency Management includes, but is not limited to activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of a disaster.

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Thurston County Ambulances Become First in the Nation to Earn Accreditation for On-Board Ultrasound

Thurston County's ambulance service, Medic One, has become the first accredited ambulance ultrasound program in the United States. All eight of its Medic One ambulance units now have ultrasound imaging equipment installed, and 80 of its paramedics successfully completed the rigorous training requirements of the Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program. Learn more.

December 02, 2025

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It's Flood Awareness Week: Sign Up for Flood Alerts & Get Tips on Prepping for the Rainy Season

It’s Flood Awareness Week in Thurston County. Before the rainy season arrives you can sign up for flood alerts, check your emergency kits, make family plans, and review your flood insurance coverage. Check out our tools and helpful tips today.

October 21, 2025

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2025 Preparedness Expo. Emergency Preparedness starts with you! Come learn how organizations are preparing and how you can prepare yourself and your family for emergencies/disasters on September 20, 2025 from 10am to 1pm at The Olympia Center located at 222 Columbia St NW in Olympia, WA. Free admission

Community Invited to Annual Thurston County Preparedness Expo

The expo will be hosted at The Olympia Center on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly event offers hands-on activities, and valuable resources to help individuals and families prepare for emergencies.

September 09, 2025

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