The Skagit County Department of Emergency Management is committed to improve disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts within Skagit County and the cities of Anacortes, Burlington, Concrete, Hamilton, La Conner, Lyman, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley.
Goals Provide quality customer service in a timely manner.
Maintain a workable emergency management plan. Encourage and facilitate interagency cooperation and coordination. Maintain, staff, and increase the effectiveness of the Skagit County Emergency Operations Center. Enhance the warning system for the dissemination of alert and warning information to governmental agencies and the public. Promote 72-hour self sufficiency for citizens.