Emergency Management Special Projects Records
Scope and Contents Note
Records related to programs, projects, and events of the Office of Emergency Management. Includes correspondence with federal agencies regarding programs, funding, and equipment for preparedness and disaster response. Topics also include workshops and training, as well as planning for the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting.
Dates
- Creation: 1997-2004
Creator
- Seattle (Wash.). Office of Emergency Management (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Records are open to the public.
Historical Note
In the late 1980s, the Mayor’s Office began to emphasize the importance of emergency management, resulting in the establishment of the Office of Emergency Services. Created as part of the Seattle Fire Department, the renamed Office of Emergency Management (OEM) transferred to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in 1991. When DAS was absorbed into other city departments, OEM moved to the Seattle Police Department, where it remains today. OEM’s purpose is "to establish a disaster preparedness program for the City; to coordinate all city agencies and other jurisdictions in response to catastrophic events; and to recover from and mitigate loss of properties and lives of citizens."
Full Extent
0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Records related to programs, projects, and events of the Office of Emergency Management.
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository