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News from Emergency Management

July 14, 2026




Outdoor burn ban now in place throughout Snohomish County

Effective in late June, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal [ [link removed] ] enacted an outdoor burn ban covering the county’s unincorporated areas.

Burn Ban In Effect

The ban, which is scheduled to remain in place through Aug. 31, also is in effect within the cities of Arlington, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Gold Bar, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan, and Woodway.

The ban suspends all residential burning permits and other outdoor burning except for recreational and cooking fires under specific conditions.

See the Fire Marshal’s press release [ [link removed] ] for full details. Keep informed by checking the *outdoor burning information hotline at 425-388-3508.*



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Do you know Ready, Set, Go!

As the region entered another wildfire season, we joined emergency managers across 13 Western Washington counties [ [link removed] ] in affirming a joint commitment to promote public awareness about *Ready, Set, Go!* messaging during disasters.

Often paired with evacuation guidance (Levels 1,2, and 3) these clear, straightforward messages are intended to save lives as people prepare to leave ahead of wildfires and other emergencies.

“We didn’t have much snow this winter, which means we all have to be extra prepared heading into fire season,” said Lucia Schmit, director of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. “One of the easiest ways to do that is to spread the word about ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ Understanding these simple steps can save lives when minutes matter.”

*Ready, Set, Go!* is an integral part of the toolkit used by first responders in Snohomish County. The graphic below explains how the phases work here, and the actions people should take. Learn more on the Snohomish County Public Safety Hub wildfire page, available in English and Spanish: *[link removed] [ [link removed] ]*

 

Heeding Ready-Set-Go! messages can save lives when minutes matter. [ [link removed] ]

Click image to learn more about Ready, Set, Go!

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Emergency Management releases 2025 annual report

Snohomish County Emergency Management in 2025 marked two decades as a county department. Our latest annual report [ [link removed] ] looks back on how our community has been shaped by rising to challenges, most recently during December’s record flooding. Learn more about the agency’s history and its work with partners to help the region become more resilient and prepared. The report is offered as an online story map, including video and other features.

Emergency Management's 2025 annual report. Drone image of December 2025 flooding near Snohomish. [ [link removed] ]

Click image to access the annual report.

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Stay safe, stay informed

Make sure you can access critical information during emergencies. Sign up for SnoCoAlerts [ [link removed] ] to receive emergency messages on your phone when it matters most. The signup process also allows you to create an online Smart911 profile associated with your phone numbers that can help first responders better assist you and your family.

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