Emergency Management
Western Washington University’s emergency management program works to strengthen university-wide emergency and disaster resiliency by
encouraging prevention/mitigation actions, collaboratively planning, educating about preparedness, and supporting response and recovery efforts.
To contact Western’s Emergency management, call 360-650-6511.
When the Earth Shakes
We Prepare Everyday
Great Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest with Central WA University’s Nick Zentner
Safety and Emergency Information
Western's Emergency Response Guide
Frequently Asked Questions about Emergencies and Preparedness
Whatcom Unified Emergency Management - Public Alerts
Emergency Evacuation Guideline for Persons With Disabilities
Get involved in the Bellingham Community:
Whatcom County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT training enables ordinary citizens to safely act as first responders in the event of a disaster. The basic training course delivers 24 hours of instruction that are a combination of classroom study and hands-on exercises. The course concludes with a simulated disaster in which the students demonstrate their skills with live victims.
The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County
Emergency Planning:
Training - Western’s emergency management offers emergency preparedness training. Presentations can be 10 minutes to 1 hour. Staff can modify our standard course for your unique requirements, from a brief staff meeting intro to a full specific safety meeting subject.
Western's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2013
Department Emergency Plan Toolkit
Guide for Lab Research Continuity Planning
Building Coordinators, Floor Wardens, and Crowd Managers:
Building Coordinator & Floor Warden Training Video
Evacuation Assistance Locations and Areas of Refuge Clarification