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Emergency Management Association

Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division Resources

Washington State experiences natural hazards including floods, wind and storm damages, wildfires, and volcanic eruptions. The state is especially vulnerable to earthquakes. It also faces technological hazards, including terrorism, nuclear power plant incidents, chemical weapon stockpile incidents, and hazardous materials spills - all of which require well-organized preparedness, coordination, and effective response at the state and local levels. The Emergency Management Division (EMD) focus is to work in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, volunteers, and private organizations to reduce the potential effects of these hazards.

The EMD Mission
The mission of the Washington State EMD is to coordinate and facilitate resources to minimize the impacts of disasters and emergencies on people, property, the environment and the economy

Tribal National Conf of State Legislatures - State/Tribal Relations: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/statetribe/statetribe.htm

WA State Emergency Management Association

WSEMA is the professional association of local, county, state and federal emergency management individuals from the private and public sectors committed to:

• Providing state leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management
• Serving as a vital information and assistance resource for local, county and state managers and directors, and private industry
• Forging strategic partnerships to advance continuous improvement in emergency management

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