Washington State Emergency Management Council Agenda
The agenda includes opening remarks and information sharing from FEMA Region 10. Council members will prepare for the 2027 Legislative Session and receive a status update on federal grant litigation. Work sessions are scheduled to review state disaster assistance programs and hazardous chemical emergency response planning. Additionally, the council will vote on the final draft of the annual report, followed by an open public forum for community comments.
Feb 12, 2026·Board meeting
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The Council discussed the recent winter season and coordination efforts for large-scale events, as well as the response to recent flood events. Updates were provided regarding FEMA regional activities, state legislative session progress on disaster recovery, and federal funding concerns related to the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the Council approved the Legislative Planning and Action Subcommittee charter, membership, and 2026 Action Plan, confirmed the 2026 meeting calendar, appointed a new Vice Chair, and reviewed a case study on critical infrastructure and radio synchronization. Preliminary planning discussions were also held regarding the upcoming annual report to the Governor and Legislature.
