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Brittany Barnwell

Brittany Barnwell

Emergency Manager, Seattle City Light

Brittany Barnwell is an experienced emergency management leader at Seattle City Light, where she specializes in incident response, crisis coordination, and public safety. With a Master’s degree and a background in E‑911 operations, she brings exceptional organizational skills, a calm presence under pressure, and a talent for strategic crisis communications.

Brittany excels at:

Crisis and emergency response, leading teams with clarity during high-stakes events;
Cross-functional coordination, from first responders to utility operations;
Public engagement and media relations, ensuring timely, transparent communication;
Program development, building scalable workflows and preparedness strategies.
Skilled in documentation, leadership, and stakeholder communication, Brittany ensures that emergency programs are resilient, responsive, and continuously improving across utility systems.

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