Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

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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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County Encourages Residents and Businesses to Report Storm Damage from December 2025 Severe Weather

Thurston County Emergency Management is asking residents and businesses to report any damage sustained during the December 2025 severe storm systems that impacted much of Washington State. If you experienced storm-related impacts, including flooding or wind damage, consider submitting a report, even if the damage appears minor because reporting helps ensure an accurate understanding of storm impacts across Thurston County. Learn more...

December 17, 2025

Weather
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County activates its Emergency Coordination Center

The County has activated its Emergency Coordination Center in response to current and forecasted rainfall and flooding. Please sign up for the Thurston Community Alerts to receive texts about flooding or other emergencies in your area. For non-emergency help or questions call (360) 867-2800. Learn more.

December 10, 2025

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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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