Pierce Planning & Land Service

The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management work to enhance public safety by providing public education, training and planning services. The department is also engaged in the prevention of fire by offering inspection, plan review and investigation services. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management s emergency medical services division develops patient care protocols and participates in the administration of patient care policies and procedures. The department also maintains a radio communications division that provides systems design, installation, and repair and maintenance services for microwave systems, base stations, and mobile and portable radios. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is governed by the Pierce County in Washington.

Located in University Place, Wash., Pierce County Water Programs is a division that is operated by the by the county s public works and utilities department. The water division is a responsive service organization that offers flood control, water quality management and preservation of natural drainage systems. Its program services section provides environmental planning, regulatory compliance, communications, and natural resource assessment and management services in support of water programs. Its construction, maintenance, rivers and quarry section offers various services, such as controlling flooding emergencies, serving maintenance needs, maintaining existing levels of flood protection through routine maintenance and repairing storm and flood control facilities throughout Pierce County in Washington. The county s services also include engineering, planning, natural resource management, and acquiring and managing properties under the department s ownership.