Mayor Wilson To Announce Executive Order Strengthening Emergency Management, Information, and Preparedness to Meet Increasing Complexity of Serious Incidents

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Mayor Wilson To Announce Executive Order Strengthening Emergency Management, Information, and Preparedness to Meet Increasing Complexity of Serious Incidents

SEATTLE - On Thursday, September 17, Mayor Katie Wilson will join City of Seattle staff to announce a new executive order to strengthen the City’s approach to emergency management coordination, preparedness, and planning to keep pace with the increasing frequency, severity, and complexity of serious incidents Seattle faces.

WHO:

  • Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
  • Seattle Office of Emergency Management Director Curry Mayer
  • Seattle Police Department Deputy Chief Yvonne Underwood
  • Seattle Fire Department Deputy Chief Andy Collins

WHEN:  11:15 AM – 12 PM

WHERE: World Trade Center Seattle, 2200 Alaskan Wy #410, Seattle, WA 98121

WHAT: Mayor Wilson and other participants will provide brief remarks on the executive order and the City’s approach to emergency management.

VISUALS: Mayor Wilson and other participants speaking in front of City staff attending a two-day emergency management symposium.

 

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