Why This Measure Matters​

• Demonstrates Preparedness & Capability: Shows stakeholders, elected officials, and the public that our organization is actively building readiness and leading the charge in community resilience.
• Supports Operational Readiness: Confirms our team and partners are regularly practicing their roles, improving response speed and coordination during real events.
• Supports Continuous Improvement: Helps identify gaps in plans, procedures, and personnel performance to inform future training needs
• Meets Grant & Accreditation Requirements: Many funding sources and programs (like EMPG) require documentation of training and exercise activity to maintain eligibility.
• Builds Partnerships & Coordination: Regularly leading exercises strengthens relationships and interoperability with partner agencies and jurisdictions.

What’s the Story?​

Skagit County is aiming to partner with other local jurisdictions around emergency management trainings and exercises to ensure we respond efficiently and effectively during emergency response.

Target

Full participation in annual trainings/exercises. 

Reporting Frequency​

Annually