Posted on: August 18, 2016
Pierce County Fire Marshal Warner Webb has announced a county-wide outdoor burn ban, effective 8 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pier...Read on...
Posted on: August 18, 2016
Due to the high temperatures expected this weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for parts of the Puget Sound. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to lower 90s Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 18-20. ...Read on...
Posted on: December 9, 2015
In response to flooding on multiple rivers, isolated landslides, and road closures in Pierce County, the Pierce County Emergency Operations Center opened today at a Level 2 at 9 a.m.
Officials are working with jurisdictions and partners across Pierce...Read on...
Posted on: August 14, 2015
From Mount Rainier National Park News:
A glacial outburst flood and debris flow occurred at Tahoma Creek in Mount Rainier National Park on Thursday, August 13, 2015 beginning at approximately 9:40 am. The glacial outburst flood originated from the Sout...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2015
The Pierce County Fire Marshal and Department of Emergency Management wants to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. The best way to safely enjoy the 4th is to watch a public fireworks display conducted by professionals. However, if you decide to ...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2015
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget Sound area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to mid 90s on Friday through Sunday.
The Pierce County Department of E...Read on...
Posted on: January 15, 2015
Canine heroes-in-waiting from around the nation will converge this weekend on a Puyallup gravel pit for their final trial. For those that pass the test, they'll receive coveted certification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban Search and ...Read on...
Posted on: October 22, 2014
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same.
Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 1...Read on...
Posted on: July 11, 2014
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared an immediate county-wide burn ban. Weather forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, which was issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Natura...Read on...
Posted on: June 16, 2014
Pierce County leads the nation when it comes to using technology to better serve the Courts and protect the public in a disaster. That’s why the County has received three national awards for District Court’s Live Chat and the FirstToSee emergency system.
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Posted on: April 23, 2014
A Pierce County-based Urban Search and Rescue team has completed a record deployment to the massive SR 530 landslide in Snohomish County.
The first 80-member rotation of Washington Task Force 1 (WATF-1) deployed on March 24 and returned April 4. The se...Read on...
Posted on: April 15, 2014
Pierce County’s Flood Control Zone District – a special-purpose district represented by all seven members of the Pierce County Council – has announced that an unincorporated portion of the county will be the next to receive funding to help mitigate flood ...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2014
The following is a statement by County Executive Pat McCarthy regarding landslide risks in Pierce County:
In the wake of the Oso slide, I convened a meeting of county experts in such areas as land-use planning, emergency management, roads, rivers and i...Read on...
Posted on: August 20, 2013
Emergency Management Deputy Director Jody Woodcock is headed to Washington, D.C. for a year as a Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) Distinguished Alumni Fellow.
Woodcock will join retired New York City detective Edwin Welch in a yearlong a...Read on...
Posted on: July 11, 2013
Last year, Pierce County completed a redistricting project affecting nearly every local voter in just five weeks. The county also started using the latest mobile technology to track damage to roads, bridges, and buildings during floods, fires and other di...Read on...
Posted on: May 15, 2013
On Thursday, May 16, 21 fire and police agencies will be conducting training exercises involving water rescues in the Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom.
The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both individual agency capabilities and t...Read on...
Posted on: May 8, 2013
Pierce County Emergency Management’s school emergency preparedness program was just awarded the Exemplary National School Safety Program Award for innovative training in local schools. The ‘Pierce County All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Training Program...Read on...
Posted on: April 15, 2013
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy announced Monday, April 15, she has selected Lowell Porter to lead the Department of Emergency Management, saying his 30-plus years of experience in public safety will help ensure the region remains prepared for anythi...Read on...
Posted on: March 19, 2013
A number of local, state and federal agencies will participate in a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) exercise at the Port of Tacoma on Friday. There will be two scenarios along the Blair Waterway where IEDs will be discovered and disposed of.
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Posted on: October 15, 2012
Monday Oct 15 2012 1:17 PM
In light of the recent rains and the forecast for continued precipitation, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau lifted the countywide burn ban as of noon on Monday, Oct. 15.
The lifting of the fire safety burn ban doe...Read on...
Posted on: October 3, 2012
Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is hosting its 2012 Open House/Winter Weather Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature indoor presentations and activities (including a children's acti...Read on...
Posted on: September 26, 2012
Wednesday Sep 26 2012 1:53 PM
Pierce County Emergency Management and Information Technology won both a national and international awards competition for its new Damage Assessment Mobile Application. The International Association of Emergency Managers (...Read on...
Posted on: August 15, 2012
Wednesday Aug 15 2012 3:22 PM
Due to the high temperatures expected this week, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16-17. Residents in Pierce County can seek relief from the heat by visiting loc...Read on...
Posted on: June 27, 2012
Wednesday Jun 27 2012 10:36 AM
Editor's note: updates to delete reference to a City Blast show in Puyallup and Orting fireworks show
In 2011, the Pierce County Fire Marshal's Office reported that 24 fires and 27 injuries in Pierce County were caused...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2012
Monday Jun 25 2012 4:53 PM
Shyleen Richardson and Alyssa Currier, students at Liberty Ridge Elementary in Sumner, claimed a $500 prize for their school's disaster preparedness efforts. Hundreds of students throughout the Puget Sound competed in a draw...Read on...
Posted on: May 30, 2012
Pierce County Emergency Management and its partners will participate in a multi-county earthquake exercise from June 5-6.
More than 22 Pierce County cities, towns, departments and organizations will exercise their emergency response plans to a "p...Read on...
Posted on: April 10, 2012
Tuesday Apr 10 2012 2:42 PM
Warner Webb will assume the lead role in the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau on April 16, where he currently serves as a fire inspector.
He came to Pierce County from the Whatcom County Fire Marshal's Office, where ...Read on...
Posted on: March 6, 2012
Tuesday Mar 06 2012 12:13 PM
Gov. Chris Gregoire thanked President Obama for his timely approval of a disaster declaration for public infrastructure damages and emergency response costs in 11 Washington counties suffered during January's severe winter ...Read on...