Plans include knowing how to get information during a disaster, knowing your hazards and how they could impact you; having a communication plan and evacuation plan if needed.

Stay Informed

Know the various ways Pierce County can contact you during an emergency:

• Sign up for Pierce County ALERT
• Public Notification Resources
• NOAA All Weather Radio

Know your Hazards unique to the Pacific Northwest

• • Wind and rain storms
  • Wild Fire Urban Interface
  • Mount Rainier-Active Volcano
  • Volcano Hazards
  • Earthquakes
  • Flooding
  • Landslildes
  • Nuclear Hazards
  • Cyber Security
  • Hazardous Material Spill

FEMA - Links to hazard information​

Write Your Plan

• Plan to be on your own for a minimum of 14 days before help arrives:
• Family Disaster Plan
  • Make a list and plan for your unique needs                                    
  • Functional and access needs
• Family Emergency Contact Card  Online fill-able card for printing

Prepare Your Property

Conduct a risk assessment on your home and know what hazards you must plan for:

• Earthquake home preparedness
• Do a home hazard check for earthquake safety
• Home Safety Checklist for earthquakes
  • Secure Wall Hangings
  • Secure Tall Furniture and Objects
  • Secure Water Heater
  • Kitchen and Cabinet Safety
  • Garage and Storage Safety
  • Structural Mitigation
  • Wild land Fire: Fire Wise
• Sign up for Pierce County ALERT and add up to five locations you want to be notified about.

Prepare Your Business

Forty to 60% of businesses do not reopen after a major disaster.

• Pierce County Economic Development
• Ready.gov - Emergency Response Plan Form
• Have your business participate in the ShakeOUT

Next Steps

After making a plan, build a kit, don't forget your pets. When you are prepared you are better able to help others as well.

• Build a Kit
• Pet Preparedness
• Help Others with a Neighborhood Emergency Team
• Contact your school for information on their emergency plans