JBLM Emergency Management

JBLM Emergency Management JBLM Emergency Management serves to help inform and assist in preparing in the event of a natural or man-made emergency on or around the installation.

JBLM Emergency Management Division prepares plans to minimize personal and property damage should a natural or man-made incident occur. You and your family members must also take precautions by doing your own planning and preparing for various phenomenon. JBLM EM participates in Full-Scale exercises which are designed using a realistic scenario which could encompass some or many of the hazards and

threats to the installation. Through this page we will provide as much information available to inform and assist in preparing the JBLM community in the event of a natural or man-made emergency on or around the installation. Please review the information, follow the links provided for further reading/resources that may assist you during your time at JBLM. JBLM EM can be contacted to conduct training with the community, organizations, and FRGs. Contact our division via email or telephone number listed on the main page. As a reminder, while being stationed at JBLM and the great Northwest, you may experience the effects of many naturally occurring events. High winds, freezing temperatures, wildland fires, and flooding are some of the hazards in the local areas.

Please be advised, there is an active tsunami advisory in place for Washington State.
07/30/2025

Please be advised, there is an active tsunami advisory in place for Washington State.

Updated at 10:40 a.m.: The advisory for Washington state has been CANCELLED. At this time there is no tsunami threat to the Washington coast. Check out http://tsunami.gov for more information.

There still may be strong currents so we advise folks to stay cautious if they go near the water. Stay tuned to Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission to see when the beaches will be reopened.

Find ways to get tsunami alerts at mil.wa.gov/alerts

Find emergency kit information at mil.wa.gov/kits

Washington State shares some good information on how to be better prepared for power outages.
06/28/2025

Washington State shares some good information on how to be better prepared for power outages.

Power outages can cause a number of safety concerns; knowing the following information can help.

Get a kit and make a plan!.
05/13/2025

Get a kit and make a plan!.

May is Volcano Awareness Month in Pierce County. Mt. Rainier is an active volcano and people need to know how to prepare for an eruption or a lahar - a mixture of mud, water and other debris coming from the mountain.

Get more information on how to prepare at: https://bit.ly/3Ruvc9d

Some more good information to add to your kit.
04/30/2025

Some more good information to add to your kit.

From severe thunderstorms to heavy rain and flash flooding, several areas of the country are under weather watches and warnings. If severe weather causes you to need a generator, keep these safety tips handy.

It’s a horrible feeling when you realize you don’t have the correct numbers to call in an emergency. Make sure you save ...
04/24/2025

It’s a horrible feeling when you realize you don’t have the correct numbers to call in an emergency. Make sure you save this information, you may not need it now, but you will when crisis strikes.

Different situations, different numbers! Know when to call (or text) the right number -- from emergencies to mental health support and finding community resources.

And, those of you within the Tacoma city limits also have access to 311 to request assistance with city services!

For everyone’s situational awareness, coming this weekend. Plan accordingly
04/03/2025

For everyone’s situational awareness, coming this weekend. Plan accordingly

Please share with your family and friends…and make sure you have a plan!
03/26/2025

Please share with your family and friends…and make sure you have a plan!

03/18/2025

Key Peninsula residents, if you are interested in getting prepped for emergencies, then meet Pierce County Department of Emergency Management staff at 3 p.m., March 20 at the Key Center Pierce County Library - 8905 Key Peninsula Hwy North, Lakebay, WA 98349.

Learn how to create an emergency plan, build emergency kits for your home, work and vehicles and develop out-of-area contacts. Staff will show you how taking small preparedness steps lead to big results!

Exercise coming soon…are you ready?
03/17/2025

Exercise coming soon…are you ready?

Reminder: Scheduled Power Outage for Energy Resilience Exercise

JBLM will conduct an Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise (ERRE) on March 19 on McChord Field -- it should not impact the housing area. A scheduled power outage will occur between 9 a.m. and noon, so please make final preparations to ensure you and your family are ready. Register for ALERT! Notifications for real-time updates on the link below https://member.everbridge.net/453003085611338/new.

Stay safe and resilient, JBLM!”

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PO Box 339500, MS# 55
Fort Lewis, WA
98433

Telephone

+12539667526

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