Washington Emergency Management Division Email Format
Government AdministrationWashington, United States51-200 Employees
The Washington Emergency Management Division operates the State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray near Tacoma, serving as the state's central hub for disaster information, analysis, and response coordination. It brings together state agencies with emergency roles, along with federal agencies and local and volunteer organizations, to coordinate the statewide response. Information gathered at the EOC informs executive decisions and helps prioritize the use of state resources during emergencies. The center also issues emergency warnings and disseminates critical instructions to government personnel and the public when protective actions are needed. As part of the Washington Military Department, the division pursues mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery to minimize disaster impacts on people, property, the environment, and the economy. Based at Camp Murray in Washington, it serves state agencies, federal partners, local volunteers, and the public in managing emergencies.