Seattle Hazard Explorer is now available in Spanish, click here!

The Seattle Hazard Explorer provides information about the hazards we face and gives you access to the same data that informs citywide emergency planning. The Hazard Explorer is available in English and Spanish.

Seattle Hazard Explorer ya está disponible en español, ¡haz clic aquí!

El sitio Seattle Hazard Explorer ofrece información sobre posibles peligros y acceso a los mismos datos que se utilizan para la planificación de emergencias de la ciudad. Hazard Explorer está disponible en inglés y español.

Now Hiring: Community Safety Ambassadors

The Seattle Office of Emergency Management is hiring community members who can teach basic disaster preparedness skills (ways to be safer during a disaster such as an earthquake or winter weather), provide 911 outreach and education, and teach hands-only CPR to immigrant, refugee and limited English-speaking communities. The ideal candidate is a trusted community member, has knowledge of the community they will be training, speaks the same language, identifies and has a sense of service to the community, is comfortable speaking publicly and can demonstrate leadership ability.

Applications are on a rolling basis, we will connect with you for an interview should a position becomes available.  

Vulnerable Populations Strategic Iniatives Community Safety Ambassador

Community Safety Ambassador 

Second Language Community Safety Ambassador 

Safely Helping Neighbors When Emergencies Happen

Seattle is also prone to many hazards that can impact people at home, like extreme heat or cold. Many people living near you could use a helping hand! Offer to go grocery shopping or run other errands for those remaining at home, or simply offer to check-in with a regular phone call. Get to know your neighbors and how you can help them before an emergency strikes Seattle! Use our Hello Neighbor cards to offer help to vulnerable neighbors. A little bit goes a long way! Available in multiple languages!