Disaster Preparedness Day is This Saturday!
Join West Pierce Fire & Rescue at the Lakewood YMCA this Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for the annual Disaster Preparedness Day! Learn how to prepared your household for a disaster, how… Read More
April 19, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: April – Create a Three-Day Kit
Create a 3-day kit So far this year, the Prepare in a Year series has covered creating an emergency plan, establishing an out-of-area contact and began storing enough water for an entire family. While the ultimate… Read More
April 4, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: March – Water Storage
Clean water is essential for life, both for hydration and to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare providers who assisted with disaster efforts in Puerto Rico treated multiple conditions related to contaminated water, including… Read More
March 6, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: February – Identify an Out-of-Area Contact
When disaster strikes, you may be at home, work, school or on the road and not with all the members of your household. Your first thoughts, though, will be with your loved ones and their well-being. Read More
February 1, 2018 CERTPrepare in a Year: Disaster Planning Broken Down in Easy Monthly Tasks
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin 2017 was a year where many dealt with major disasters and their aftermath. From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria to the recent train… Read More
January 23, 2018 CERTTillicum Preparedness Workshop Scheduled for February 6
The Tillicum/American Lake Gardens Community Service Center is proud to host the Tillicum Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, February 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This workshop will provide the residents of Tillicum and Woodbrook with… Read More
January 15, 2018 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Get Involved!
While the month of September is coming to a close, which means Disaster Preparedness Month is wrapping it, it doesn’t mean planning stops now. It is important to get the people and the places you care about… Read More
September 25, 2017 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Practice and Build Out Your Plan
Preparing for a disaster is key, but practicing it is essential. It’s time to Practice and Build Out Your Plan. Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or… Read More
September 18, 2017 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Plan to Help
This week’s Disaster Preparedness Month tip is simple: Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community. Do you know your neighbors? Regardless of the type of emergency, you may face or where you live, it… Read More
September 10, 2017 CERTDisaster Preparedness Month: Make a Plan!
This week’s Disaster Preparedness Month tip: Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends. Step 1: Put together a plan. Discuss these four questions with your family, friends, or household… Read More
September 3, 2017 CERT