Emergency Management

The city’s Emergency Management Division has two important long-range goals:

1. Strengthen community resilience through proactive preparation and support
2. Respond swiftly and effectively in the face of disasters and emergencies

Emergency Management has a 24/7 duty officer available to respond to emergencies and issue notifications at a moment’s notice. When a large incident occurs, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may be activated to coordinate the emergency response more effectively.

When there isn't an active emergency, the team works in several efforts to achieve safety and preparedness in our community:

Emergency Information and Alerts

Find emergency information and learn how to stay informed during an emergency in Renton.

Preparedness Education and Outreach

Emergency preparedness starts with you! Get involved in an educational course through the Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy (REPA), learn about our local hazards, and how to mitigate disasters.

Emergency Plans

Planning helps the city to respond effectively in an emergency. These plans provide an all-hazards approach that the city will take to respond to disasters.

Disaster Recovery

Learn about disaster recovery efforts, restoring community resiliency, and connecting with local and federal assistance resources following an emergency.

Volunteer with Emergency Management

Gain the skills and information you may need to help support first responders and the city during an emergency.