Why This Measure Matters​

• Supports Strategic Planning & Investment: Helps prioritize resources and funding by identifying where capabilities are strong and where gaps exist.
• Demonstrates Readiness Across the Whole Community: Provides a comprehensive view of our joint ability to respond effectively, beyond just individual efforts or events.
• Enables Measurable Progress: Establishes a baseline and tracks improvement over time, which is key for performance reporting and accountability.
• Meets Grant & Compliance Requirements: Many federal and state preparedness grants (like HSGP and EMPG) require POETE-based capability assessments and justifications.
• Informs Real-World Response Capabilities: Ensures all five elements of preparedness are aligned and functioning together to support an effective response during emergencies.

What’s the Story?​

Skagit County is working to identify areas in operations where we can evolve and improve the overall POETE score for the county.

Target

100%

Reporting Frequency​

Annually