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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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11/02/2026

Now this is a Halloween costume that caught our attention!

One young Pierce County resident took emergency preparedness to a whole new level this Halloween by dressing up as a Lahar AHAB Outdoor Warning Siren. What a creative way to bring awareness to one of the warning systems that helps keep our communities safe!

A big thank you to his family for sharing these photos and highlighting his creativity.

11/02/2026

It's the first Monday of the month and the monthly Outdoor Warning System test is at noon today in the Puyallup, Orting and Nisqually valleys.

During an emergency a siren would sound until the emergency ended.

This is one part of Pierce County's emergency notifications.

Another is PCALERT: get texts, calls or emails about emergency events. Sign up: PierceCountyWa.gov/Alert.

10/29/2026

We recently wrapped up another Pierce County Neighborhood Emergency Teams (PC-NET) training in partnership with Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One.

Over the course of three days, participants learned valuable skills in emergency preparedness, first aid, fire and utility safety, emergency communications, and neighborhood organization. The training concluded with a tabletop exercise where participants applied what they learned to realistic disaster scenarios.

Thank you to Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, our instructors, volunteers, and everyone who participated in making this training possible.

10/28/2026

First responders answer the call every day when an emergency strikes. Working alongside emergency managers and other response partners, they help our communities better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

On National First Responders Day, we recognize the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and other professionals who serve on the front lines. Thank you for your dedication to the communities you serve.

10/09/2026

We're less than a week away from the Great ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15! Are you ready? Register now: PierceCountyWa.gov/Shakeout.

10/08/2026

Join us for an Emergency Preparedness Presentation in Orting from 1-2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 10! This event is free and open to all ages. Come and learn how to get more prepared for emergencies.

Join us on October 10th for a free Emergency Preparedness Event with the City of Orting Emergency Management and Pierce County Emergency Management!

📍 202 Washington Ave S, Orting, WA 98360
📅 October 10th | 1–2 PM
💰 Free and open to everyone!
We hope to see you there!

Address

2501 S 35th Street
Tacoma, WA
98409

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12537986595

Website

http://www.piercecountywa.gov/dem

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