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Your Fire Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the City while providing a board range of services designed to save lives and property.
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency response professionals must spend a great deal of time doing "what if" thinking, reviewing for possible disasters that could call for extraordinary response and then evaluating how well prepared they are for that occurrence. The same should be true for a homeowner who needs to ask "what if." The following information might be helpful in preparing for a particular event.
For additional information, see the Emergency Planning Checklist.
911 Procedures
By dialing 9-1-1 you will have direct access to FIRE, POLICE, MEDICAL AID, RESCUE, AND POISON CONTROL in the City of Port Angeles.
Complete 911 information....
Earthquakes
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"Drop, cover, and hold on."
- If you are in the kitchen, move away from the refrigerator, stove, and overhead cupboards.
- Outside, move to a clear area away from trees, signs, downed electrical wires, and poles.
- Be prepared for after shocks.
- After the earthquake, check yourself and those around you for injuries.
- Use the telephone only to report a life threatening emergency to 9-1-1.
- If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound, open a window and leave the building. Shut off the main gas valve outside.
- Try to make contact with your out of area phone contact and continue to monitor radio 1290 AM or 1450 AM.
Hazardous Materials
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Do not remove household substances from their original containers.
- Keep all hazardous substances out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not mix chemicals. Many household products are incompatible such as bleach and household cleaners and can cause serious injury.
- Store hazardous materials in a cool dry place.
- Carefully read the product label and directions for use.
- Should you have a chemical reaction causing irritation and shortness of breath, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Winter Storms
 BEFORE: 1) Purchase a battery powered radio and tune into 1290 AM or 1450 AM; 2) have an alternate heat source and supply for fuel; 3) have flashlights with extra batteries.
DURING: 1) Listen to your local radio station for emergency information; 2) wear several layers of loose fitting lightweight, warm clothing; 3) wear a cap.
Do not overexert if shoveling snow. Watch for symptoms of frost bite and hypothermia. Signs of hypothermia are uncontrollable shivering, slowed speech, memory lapses, drowsiness and exhaustion.
If in a vehicle:
- If trapped in a blizzard, clear your tail pipe, run engine and heater ten minutes each hour. Open windows slightly and maintain body heat. Keep dome light on at night so work crews can see your vehicle.
Call 9-1-1 should you have an emergency, or call 417-4660 for general information. Listen to your local radio station 1290 AM or 1450 AM. Refer to your telephone book for information regarding earthquake preparedness, first aid, and other emergency assistance. Make sure you have stored a minimum of one gallon per person per day of water.
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