About Us
Who We Are
KBT Emergency Support Foundation (KBT-ESF) is a Washington-based nonprofit providing non-medical, non-law-enforcement emergency support, serving communities across Washington State with a current focus in Southwest Washington. Built from firsthand experience with flooding, rural isolation, and emergency response challenges, the foundation exists to fill critical gaps in real-time information, family support, and rural resilience.
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We specialize in disaster reconnaissance and community support, gathering accurate, field-verified information during storms, floods, and other emergencies. Our work includes disaster condition reporting, welfare checks for vulnerable residents, flood-impact assessments, missing-person information support, and basic lay-responder assistance within training and safety limits.
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KBT-ESF is not an emergency response agency and does not replace law enforcement, fire responders, EMS, or search-and-rescue services. Our role is to observe, document, report, and support, helping strengthen the bridge between communities and official responders when minutes matter, and blind spots can cost lives.
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The foundation’s initial startup costs were privately funded by its founder through a separate, for-profit business. While the organizations share a similar naming structure, they are legally and operationally separate entities, and KBT-ESF does not conduct investigations, enforcement, or for-profit activities.
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KBT-ESF was founded by Breck Williams, drawing on experience in public-safety-adjacent environments and community support, with an emphasis on integrity, safety, coordination, and public trust.
How We Operate
KBT-ESF is a non-medical, non-law-enforcement community support organization. We do not replace official emergency responders and operate in coordination with, not in place of, public agencies.
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Our focus is on safety, information sharing, and community support. Detailed explanations of how we operate in specific situations are available in our FAQ.
Leadership & Governance
KBT Emergency Support Foundation (KBT-ESF) is governed by a board of directors and led by its officers in accordance with Washington nonprofit corporate requirements. Leadership oversight emphasizes safety, transparency, and mission-aligned operations.
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Breck Williams — Founder & President
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Krysten Williams — Vice President
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Kenneth Schneider II — Board Member; Weather Intelligence Liaison (Remote)
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Additional directors and advisors appointed as needed to support operational capacity and community needs.
KBT-ESF maintains documented operating procedures and clear boundaries to support responsible coordination with public agencies and community partners.
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