Government
Contact Information:
City of Tukwila Emergency Management
15005 Tukwila International Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206 971-8750
Be Informed
In an emergency, accurate information is critical to your safety. Make sure you know the facts ahead of time, where you can find correct information, and sign up for alerts and warnings programs in order to receive timely information.
Rumors and information can be a challenge to filter through during a disaster. Be sure to verify information with trusted sources.
Hazards
The City of Tukwila is vulnerable to a wide range of hazards (natural, human-caused, and everyday). These hazards threaten your safety, have the potential to damage or destroy property, and disrupt the economy and critical services. While we cannot eliminate all hazards, we can lessen the impacts they have on you and your family.
Click on the links below to learn more about how to prepare for and respond to the hazards most likely to impact Tukwila.
- Active Threat
- Air Quality
- Boil Water Advisory
- Disease Outbreak/Pandemic
- Earthquakes
- Extreme Heat
- Flooding
- Hazardous Materials Incident
- Home Fires
- Landslides
- Power Outages
- Winter Weather
Alerts & Warnings
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The Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system commonly used by state and local authorities to deliver emergency information to affected communities. When an EAS is issued, radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and others use this system. This system also allows for the President to address the nation within 10 minutes of a national emergency. No sign-up is required. Both EAS and WEA are critical components to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). To learn more about (IPAWS), please visit: https://www.ready.gov/alerts |
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The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system is a public safety system that allows customers who own compatible mobile phones to receive geographically targeted, text-like messages alerting them of imminent threats to safety in their area. No sign-up is required. Both EAS and WEA are critical components to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). To learn more about (IPAWS), please visit: https://www.ready.gov/alerts |
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Local Opt-in Alerts
This mass notification system allows the City of Tukwila to alert you of emergencies in our community. Sign-up is free and easy! |
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NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR)
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information from the nearest National Weather Service office (for us, that’s Seattle!). NWR broadcasts official warnings, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also broadcasts alerts of non-weather emergencies such as national security, public safety, and disaster information through the Emergency Alert System. |
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Earthquake Early Warning
ShakeAlert® is an earthquake early warning (EEW) system that detects significant earthquakes and sends alerts seconds before the shaking begins. ShakeAlertdoes not predict earthquakes, but rather sends a message when and earthquake starts. To learn more information, visit these websites: |
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