Disaster 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 CERTSeptember is National Disaster Preparedness Month: Time to Plan!
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month and this year’s focus is on planning. It’s no secret that everyone should be prepared for any emergency, but where to start? By being prepared, everyone can help first responders… Read More
September 1, 2017 CERTExtreme Heat Advisory & Local Cooling Stations Available
Summer is clearly here and the temperatures prove that. Extreme heat advisories are in place this week and through the weekend. Various cooling stations are open for the public: Lakewood City Hall – 6000 Main… Read More
August 1, 2017 CommunityNew Distracted Driving Law: On the Road, Off the Phone
On Sunday, July 23rd, Washington State drivers will no longer be allowed to hold a cell phone while driving. Washington’s Target Zero task force created this video to remind drivers of just that. West Pierce Fire… Read More
July 20, 2017 CommunityNew Socks & Underwear Being Collected for Caring for Kids
The annual Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 5th at Clover Park High School and West Pierce Fire & Rescue is looking for the public’s help. WPFR participates in… Read More
July 14, 2017 CommunityTrain Signal Testing Being Conducted from Tacoma to DuPont this Weekend
In preparation of Amtrak passenger trains traveling at high speeds starting this fall, track and signal testing is scheduled for this weekend along the Point Defiance Bypass train tracks, which run between Tacoma and DuPont. Starting… Read More
July 11, 2017 Community