Upcoming Weather Event: March 26, 2025
High winds within the West Pierce jurisdictions may cause power outages. PREPARE NOW by charging your phones, and having working flashlights. More ways to prepare can be found on the…
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Hazard Mitigation Planning
Through the end of November 2025, Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, and West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPF&R) will be working on completing an update to our Hazard Mitigation Plans in…
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Prepare in a Year: January
Build a communications plan If you are separated from your loved ones when disasters strike, your first thoughts will be about your family, their location and condition. The stress of…
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Prepare in a Year: December
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may…
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Emergency Preparedness Training Available
A free disaster preparedness class is being hosted at Tacoma Community College and is open to the public and business community on January 31 and February 1, 2024.
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Prepare in a Year: November
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may…
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