Learn more about wildfire risks and safety in May

EVERETT—The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has been working with partners for more than a year on a plan to help people and businesses better adapt to rising wildfire risks. A pair of open house-style meetings in May will offer opportunities to learn more about Snohomish County’s first-ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan as well […]

Verizon and AT&T waive usage fees for customers affected by bomb cyclone

Snohomish County cell phone users with an AT&T or Verizon provider could notice a slightly lower-than-expected cell phone bill this cycle as both telecommunication companies waive certain usage in response to last month’s devastating bomb cyclone. For AT&T users who are not currently subscribed to an unlimited plan, all overages on data, whether call or […]

Department of Emergency Management receives prestigious certification

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 1, 2023—The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) announced on Thursday, January 26, that Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management had met all the requirements for accreditation.  This means the department is now one of roughly 30 county-level agencies across the U.S. to have demonstrated excellence and accountability in emergency management. Accreditation followed a […]

Lucia Schmit appointed as Director of Emergency Management

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 28, 2022 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the appointment of Lucia Schmit as Director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management. Ms. Schmit has served as an emergency management leader at federal, state, and local agencies, including time spent working internationally. She comes to the County from the […]