Island County Ready Neighbors

Note:

This program has been discontinued as of January 6th, 2026. The materials will remain available for download. No printed materials are available. 

What is Island County Ready Neighbors?

Island County Ready Neighbors is a preparedness program geared towards families and neighbors. Residents can use the materials to prepare for disasters and emergencies, no matter what type of housing they live in. It is available and adaptable for everyone, whether you live in a single family home, apartment building, town home, or any other type of housing. Participation in this program is free, flexible, and completely led by your household’s goals, interests, and schedules.

Materials available for download 

• Steps for becoming an Island County Ready Neighbor (.pdf)
• Household Emergency Plan (.pdf)
• Household Preparedness Information and Activity Packet (.pdf)
• Household Preparedness for People with Disabilities and/or Access and Functional Needs (.pdf)

Other Resources

• Island County Emergency Management's other programs
• Snohomish County PUD Outage Map
• Puget Sound Energy Outage Map
• Island County Priority Snow Removal Route Maps
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
• Island County Local Hazards
• More Information on Other Types of Alerts
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
• Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion (CDC)
• People with Disabilities (Ready.gov)
• Center for Independence (CFI) Emergency Preparedness