Emergency Preparedness
Resources for event specific information can be found below.
Disasters and Emergencies
Air quality is a public health priority across Washington. Smoke from wildfires is the largest source of particle pollution in the state. Learn more about the current air quality in Walla Walla County, in Washington state, symptoms of smoke exposure, and how to protect yourself on our new Air Quality page.
Winter storms and extreme cold temperatures can cause an increased risk of accident, injury, and temperature related illness.
CDC
Ready.gov
National Weather Service
CDC
Ready.gov
National Weather Service
Heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths annually in the United States.
CDC
Ready.gov
National Weather Service
CDC
Ready.gov
National Weather Service
Floods are the most common and widespread natural disaster in the United States. In an Overall Hazard Assessment, Walla Walla County is categorized as a high probability, high risk, and medium vulnerability area.
Walla Walla County Flood Response Plan
Resouces:
CDC
Ready.gov
NSSL
Walla Walla County Flood Response Plan
Resouces:
CDC
Ready.gov
NSSL