Nation’s Weather Radio System to Deliver Real-Time Emergency Alerts – Passes Committee Bills would allow National Weather Service radio alerts to reach 98-99% of the United States; upgrade 17 weather stations in the State of Washington Full Senate to consider the legislation at a later date following today’s unanimous vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the National…
Category: Emergency Mgt
May is “Wildfire Awareness Month”
County Council Proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month and Invitation to Participate in Wildfire Ready Neighbors Pierce County, WA – The Pierce County Council issued a proclamation at its May 2nd meeting announcing May as “Wildfire Awareness Month.” The proclamation underscores how wildfire risk and severity in Western Washington is increasing, along with the need…
Aug. 30 Public Safety Meeting
PIERCE COUNTY — On Monday, August 30, 2021, 6 p.m., the Pierce County Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold its meeting in Frederickson at the new Cross Park meeting site. That is located at 4420 Military Road East. Presentations include the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management sharing about emergency management and response in Pierce…
Planning Commission considers huge land use changes in unincorporated areas
Controversial land use changes to the Frederickson, Parkland, Spanaway, Midland, South Hill and Mid-County (Summit, Waller, North Clover Creek Collins) areas are progressing through the formal process of adoption in Pierce County. These changes involve housing and business uses, but not an accompanying infrastructure plan. Therefore the communities, already overcrowded for urban growth that has…
Fir Meadows and Oxbow flooding in Pioneer Valley
By Marianne Lincoln Flooding continues to plague the Pioneer Valley area in Spanaway/Frederickson. Fir Meadows, which was built in 1968, has closed roads and swift water flowing in from the flooded playfield near the railroad tracks on Knoble Road. Electric vaults are underwater, yet people are still driving through the closed signs and even wading…
Graham Citizens – January 9
Tonight, January 9 is a Graham Fire Commissioners meeting. This is short notice, but if you live inside the Graham Fire District, this is a commissioners meeting you do not want to miss. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Station 94, 23014 70th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338. Come out and find out why and…
Where to beat the heat…
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 Emergency Management reminds everyone to stay out of the heat as much…
Disaster resources
Earthquakes http://www.epa.gov/naturalevents/earthquakes.html Earthquakes for the Homeowner – A Guide to Protecting Yourself http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Earthquake-Recovery-Resource-Guide.17321.html Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Child Care Provider Needs to Know https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/1795?id=1520 Homeowners’ Guide to Emergency and Disaster Safety http://www.improvenet.com/a/home-emergency-disaster-safety Disaster Recovery Center Locator http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm Basic Life Support and Emergency CPR https://www.acls.net/2013/04/03/basic-life-support-and-emergency-cpr/ Recovering and Returning Hone After…
Today – thank a lineman!
Re-Posted from Facebook, because it’s nice to appreciate those who go out in the storm to make us warm and happy again! From KARK 4 News Thousands of linemen are out there working hard in the cold and rain to restore power. Thank them by sharing this!
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
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 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
BSD’s Michael Presswood at GCAT Oct 23
Michael Presswood, Risk Manager from the Bethel School District will speak on emergency preparedness and communities at the GCAT meeting, in Thursday Oct 23 at 6pm, North Star Elementary on 224th. GCAT is the Graham Citizen’s Action Team.
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