The Island County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) works directly with the Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD) and the State Homeland Security Region 1 which includes Island, San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties.

OUR MISSION:

The DEM is responsible for emergency management within Island County to include planning and coordinating actions for the preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery from natural and man-made emergencies and disasters.  DEM provides hazard information, coordinates and provides emergency training for county residents and first responders.  The DEM also operates the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when it is activated.

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ISLAND COUNTY DEM CONTACT INFORMATION:

CALL 911 FOR ALL LIFE, ENVIRONMENT, AND PROPERTY EMERGENCIES

The DEM will be notified of incidents that require our support and resources.

For NON Emergency Contact, Toll Free:

From North Whidbey Island: (360) 679-7370

From South Whidbey Island:  (360) 321-5112...x 7370

From Camano Island:  (360) 629-4523...x 7370

FAX:  (360) 679-7376

Postal Address:  P.O. Box 5000

                            Coupeville, WA  98239-5000

Electronic Mail:  dem@co.island.wa.us