Seattle’s emergency services are provided through city departments, county coordination, and regional medical systems.
## Emergency number - **Call 911** for police, fire, or medical emergencies in Seattle. - **Call 988** for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention.
## Police - **Seattle Police Department (SPD)** is the city’s primary law enforcement agency. - SPD operates precincts serving different parts of the city, including North, East, South, West, and Southwest areas.
## Fire and rescue - **Seattle Fire Department (SFD)** provides: - Fire suppression - Emergency medical response - Rescue services - Hazardous materials response - Marine firefighting and rescue - Seattle’s fire department is heavily involved in EMS because of the city’s dense neighborhoods, waterways, and port activity.
## Ambulance and emergency medical care - Fire department first responders and ambulance services handle emergency transport. - Major emergency departments include: - **Harborview Medical Center** - **UW Medical Center** - **Swedish First Hill** - **Virginia Mason Medical Center** - **Seattle Children’s Hospital**
## Disaster and emergency management - **Seattle Office of Emergency Management** coordinates preparedness for earthquakes, severe weather, landslides, tsunamis, utility disruptions, and other hazards. - Seattle and the Puget Sound region prepare especially for: - **Earthquakes** - **Winter storms** - **Urban flooding** - **Wildfire smoke episodes** - **Heat events** - The city promotes household preparedness through emergency kits, alert systems, and neighborhood planning.