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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image of rain on the roof of a house with the words: Flood Awareness Week Oct 20-24

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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Thurston County Medic One Authorized to Establish 8th Medic Unit Location, Operational Timeline, and Funding In Collaboration With The City of Tumwater

The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners unanimously supported an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council recommendation for the location, operational timeline, and funding required to establish an additional paramedic unit in service of the Thurston County community.

November 12, 2024

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