Joint Base Lewis-McChord Community

Safety

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State of Washington Washington Traffic Safety Commission

Nonemergency 360-725-9860
www.wtsc.wa.gov

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is the federally recognized highway safety office of Washington state. It leads statewide efforts and builds partnerships to save lives and prevent injuries on the roadways for the health, safety, and benefit of communities.

Washington State Patrol

Nonemergency 360-596-4000
www.wsp.wa.gov

The Washington State Patrol (WSP), the state police agency, is one of two state law enforcement agencies considered to be a general authority law enforcement agency, the other being the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The nearly 600 WSP officers patrol highways daily and are known as troopers, although they are frequently colloquially referred to as staters. More than 1,000 additional civilian employees include investigative support staff, such as crime lab technicians, and those who work for the state fire marshal.

Emergency Management Division

Nonemergency 253-512-8000
http://mil.wa.gov/emergency-management-division

The Washington Emergency Management Division of Emergency Management plans for and responds to natural and man-made disasters. Visit the division’s website for a severe weather awareness guide and other preparedness information.

Pierce County

Department of Emergency Management

Nonemergency 253-798-6595
www.co.pierce.wa.us/Index.aspx?NID=104

The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is responsible for planning and coordinating actions for disaster preparation, response and recovery. Its five divisions include Emergency Management, Enhanced 9-1-1, the Fire Prevention Bureau, Radio Communications and the Washington State Urban Search & Rescue Task Force (WATF-1). Visit the department’s website for the county’s disaster planning guide and other disaster preparedness information. You can also sign up for Pierce County ALERT, a customizable service that allows you to receive alerts on up to 10 devices. Then choose five locations to get notifications about sent by fire, police and other agencies dealing with emergency responses.