Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps

03/13/2026

Some parts of Pierce County are seeing snow or a rain/snow mix. Crews are actively monitoring our main roads and will plow or apply deicer as needed.

Due to a road closure on State Route 410, crews are not able to access the Greenwater area to plow. Crews will monitor the closure and send crews to the area as soon as possible.

⚠️ Safety reminders for driving in winter weather:
• Leave early, take your time, and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
• Use extra caution on hills, bridges, curves, and shaded areas.
• Give road crews and other responders room to work.

➡️ Resources:
• Report roadway issues at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Works or (253) 798-6000.
• Monitor the weather at www.Weather.gov/Seattle.
• Check www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Ready for updates during inclement weather events.
• Visit www.PierceCountyWa.gov/RoadAlerts to view a map of roadway issues.
• Sign up for PCALERT at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Alert.
• Follow Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to see important updates during events.

01/25/2026

01/07/2026

🤢🤧😵‍💫Respiratory illness season is in full swing. We continue to see rising flu and other respiratory illness activity in Pierce County and around the state. Protect yourself and those around you!

💪Get vaccinated! It’s not too late to get your flu or COVID-19 vaccine. Infants and older adults can also get RSV immunizations or vaccines.

😷 Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor public places, especially if you’re at higher risk for a severe illness.

🏠Stay home if you’re sick.

🧼Wash your hands.

Stay healthy this season!

Keep an eye on disease activity on our respiratory illness dashboard ➡️ tpchd.org/health/diseases/respiratory-illness/data-dashboard/

And learn more ways to protect yourself and those you love ➡️ tpchd.org/health/diseases/respiratory-illness

12/13/2025

Recovering from a disaster is the most important part of any emergency response, and we are here to help.

If you have been impacted by severe storm, flooding, and landslide events, please visit the link in comments to get started on disaster recovery and damage reporting.

The purpose of these forms is to collect information on physical damages to residential and business structures from emergencies. Submitting this information is not part of a claims process.

For more information, please contact the Pierce County Damage Assessment Call Center at 866-798-6363 beginning this Monday, Dec.15, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

12/11/2025

If you're outside and need support in finding shelter, please contact the 24/7 Shelter Access Hub at getbed.org or call 253-444-4563.

12/09/2025

The US National Weather Service Seattle Washington has issued a Flood Warning for Pierce County until Friday morning.

✔️ Property owners who live along rivers and creeks should take steps now to build an emergency kit, secure their belongings, and make a plan for their family and pets/livestock.
✔️ Stay away from river edges and do not drive or walk through flooded areas.
✔️ If you live near a river or creek that floods frequently, be prepared to leave quickly. Agree to evacuation orders issued by authorities.

We are working with local cities and towns across the County to ensure everyone is prepared, including sandbag distribution.

12/08/2025

Moderate to major flooding along Pierce County rivers and creeks is expected this week due to heavy rains. We may also see roadway flooding.

💧What to expect
We could see flooding of properties, floodplains, and roads near the Nisqually, Carbon, Puyallup, and White rivers as well as the South Prairie, Clear, and Clarks creeks. Smaller creeks and streams may experience flooding. Bank erosion along rivers and creeks is also possible.

We could also see roadway flooding in low-lying areas, in areas with poor drainage, or where storm drainage facilities have become blocked with debris. Landslides and downed trees and utility lines are also possible.

💡Stay informed
• Monitor the status of the rivers at https://Water.noaa.gov.
• Check the weather forecast at www.Weather.gov/Seattle.
• Learn about Pierce County’s response at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Ready.
• Check our map of roadway issues, including road closures, at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/RoadAlerts.

🚧 Our response
We will monitor river and road conditions, assess infrastructure for damage if flooding occurs, and respond to roadway issues as needed.

Teams will be out overnight this week identifying any areas where flooding is occurring and where infrastructure may be impacted.

During daylight hours starting this afternoon, our Rapid Damage Assessment teams will assess flood risk reduction infrastructure such as levees and revetments for damage. If damage occurs, we will develop repair plans.

Crews will clear blockages along roads when possible and close roads or lanes as needed.

📌 Preparedness Tips
If you live or work along a river or creek, take time now to:
• Secure your belongings and property.
• Make a plan for your family members, pets, and livestock.
• Stock emergency kits for your home, car, and work.
• Visit www.PierceCountyWa.gov/FloodPreparedness for tips for before, during, and after a flood.

⚠️ Safety Tips
• Stay away from river edges during and after high water events.
• Don’t turn your back on the river and keep an eye out for debris.
• Don’t drive or walk through flood waters, around road closure barricades, or near a landslide or downed utility lines.

➡️ Resources
• Sign up for PCALERT at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Alert.
• Report road and river issues at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Works or (253) 798-6000.
• Find out how to create emergency kits and a preparedness plan at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Prepare.

12/07/2025

Heavy rain next week could impact our rivers and roads. We are monitoring the weather forecast and refining our response plans.

💧 Rivers
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Pierce County starting late Sunday night through Friday afternoon. Check www.Weather.gov/Seattle for the latest status and updates.

We could see high water flows along our rivers (Nisqually, Puyallup, White, and Carbon) and South Prairie Creek.

While the forecast could change, the rivers and area creeks are expected to have higher than normal flows with the possibility of minor flooding on some rivers (Nisqually, in particular) late Monday into Tuesday and later on Wednesday.

If high flows occur, our team may conduct rapid damage assessments during daylight hours to identify damage to infrastructure such as levees and revetments and determine an action plan for repairs.

🛣️ Roads
Heavy rain could lead to roadway flooding.
Our crews will be ready to clear blockages of our roadside drainage facilities when possible and close roads or lanes if needed.

➡️ Preparedness tips
If you live along a river or creek, take time now to:
• Secure your belongings and property.
• Make a plan for your family members, pets, and livestock.
• Prepare or stock emergency kits for your home, car, and work.
• Visit www.piercecountywa.gov/1597/Flood-Preparedness for more tips for before, during, and after a flood.

⚠️ Safety tips
• Stay away from river edges during and after high water events.
• Don’t turn your back on the river and keep an eye out for debris.
• Don’t drive through standing water, around road closure barricades, or near a mudslide or downed utility lines.

💡 Resources
• Learn about Pierce County’s inclement weather response at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Ready.
• Sign up for PCALERT at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Alert.
• Follow Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to see important updates during inclement weather events.
• Report road and river issues at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Works or (253) 798-6000.
• Check our map of roadway issues at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/RoadAlerts.
• Check the weather forecast at www.Weather.gov/Seattle.
• Learn how to prepare for river flooding at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Flood.
• Monitor the status of our rivers at https://Water.noaa.gov.
• Find out how to create emergency kits and a preparedness plan at www.PierceCountyWa.gov/Prepare.