Public Safety Advisory Committee

Launched in 2025. 

Communication during an emergency or disaster requires methods to inform, support, and act. While local, county, state and federal public agencies, as well as regional non-profit groups are equipped to lead this effort, its crucial that the local business sector work with local community groups to engage in learning, planning and assisting if and when called upon to inform and engage.  

Coordinating efforts of local, state, and federal resources to protect life, property and the landscape environment for the citizens and businesses of the area, as well as visitors, through active awareness and education programs. 

Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. At the same time, a growing number of people are living where wildfires are a real risk. While these fires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. Grant County Fire District 8 joins the Chamber, along with WA Department of Natural Resources to educate community members on mitigation actions. Click here to find out more NFPA Firewise, Defensible Spaces and to sign up for FREE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT.  

Encouraging the Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) along with local city-funded police agencies in Mattawa, Royal City, and Warden to work together to deal with shared challenges of keeping communities safe, utilizing relationships built with state and federal agencies.   Watch for notices on the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Luncheon, held each year on January 9th.   

Mobilizing efforts of local, state and federal resources to improve outpatient services for medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and additional programs which support the rural, agricultural, aging and diverse communities in the vast geographic area.