City of Des Moines, WA

Winter Storm Preparation

How to prepare for a Winter Storm
Winter Weather Preparedness
5 Things to Know about Winter Weather Forecasts
School Closures

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.pdf

Community Emergency Response Team

• What is CERT

Community Preparedness

• Make a Plan
• Build a Kit
• What Do You Need In A Survival Kit?

General Preparedness

• Department of Homeland Security's Ready America
• King County Emergency Management Division
• Public Health - Seattle & King County
• State of Washington Emergency Management Division
• Washington State Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness Fact Sheets
• American Red Cross
• For Older Americans
• Preparing for people with disabilities or other special needs

Preparing with Kids

• Ready Kids
• Sesame Street/FEMA "Let's Get Ready!"
• US Fire Administration for Kids

Other Considerations

• Preparing your Pets
• CodeRED

Contact Us

Shannon Kirchberg
Director of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety
Ph: (206) 870-6562
email