Emergency Preparedness

The City of SeaTac, like all communities in the Puget Sound region, is susceptible to any number of natural or man-made disasters. These include earthquake, fire, windstorms, flood or other technical disasters. During the first 72 hours of a major incident, City services may be stretched to their limits and resources will be directed to locations where the need is the greatest.

During a disaster such as a major windstorm, flooding, or earthquake, all official radio communication channels within the City could potentially be jammed with emergency traffic. Recognizing the uncertain nature of emergency communications, the SeaTac Fire Department coordinates a group of amateur radio operators that help the City during emergencies.

The City of SeaTac does have an Emergency Response Plan in place to provide for recovery after a disaster; however, these plans take time to implement and individuals and families need to develop a degree of self-reliance for the first 72 hours. To help prepare for a disaster, the City of SeaTac encourages citizens to:

The City of SeaTac Fire Department does not offer First Aid or CPR classes at this time. For First Aid & CPR Classes contact the American Red Cross at 206.323.2345 or your local hospital.

 

Business Preparedness 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Ready.gov – Ready Business
Ready Business outlines common sense measures that business owners and managers can take to prepare for emergencies before they happen. It provides practical steps and easy-to-use templates to help protect a company's future. These recommendations reflect the Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Standard developed by the National Fire Protection Association and endorsed by the American National Standards Institute and DHS. It also provides useful links to a variety of resources.

American Red Cross – Prepare at Work
The American Red Cross provides business owners, managers, and employees with insight about what to do in the event of an emergency. This site provides information about workplace training and commuter safety along with a Business and Industry Guide to Disaster Planning.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
This site provides comprehensive information, resources, and programs to prevent and prepare for work-related illness and injuries. Topics include hazards and exposure, diseases and injuries, chemicals, safety and prevention, emergency preparedness and response, data and statistics, and more.

U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Preparedness
The materials and resources on this web site can help small businesses to develop plans to recover from financial losses due to business interruption and to protect their employees, the community, and the environment in the event of a disaster or other emergency.

National Business Group on Health - An Employer Toolkit: Terrorism Preparedness and Planning: A Public/Private Partnership
This toolkit provides large employers with pertinent and timely information about practical strategies around emergency planning and response, dealing with public health issues, sharing plans, and coordinating efforts.

PandemicFlu.gov – Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a Pandemic Influenza planning checklist of important activities to assist large businesses in preparing for a possible outbreak.

Other Resources

  • Read the Disaster Preparation Handbook published by the Washington State Emergency Management Division and the Department of Health.
  • Visit King County's Personal Preparedness Website to learn how to develop a family disaster plan, what to include in your disaster kit, and what is needed to shelter-in-place. Whether it be at home, school, work, or when you're outside, Be Prepared! This information is also available in Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. (links to get to alternate language resources?)
  • Look for additional emergency-related information at the Washington State Department of Emergency Management.
  • Ready.gov is a common sense framework designed to launch a process of learning about citizen preparedness. One of the primary mandates of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is to educate the public, on a continuing basis, about how to be prepared in case of a national emergency.

If you are interested in obtaining any booklets or specific information, please contact the Fire Department at 206.973.4500 or send us an email.