Orting Police Department

06/01/2026

Outdoor Warning System Test.

From City of Orting Alerts:

Good morning,

A monthly test of the Outdoor Lahar Evacuation Warning System will occur today at noon. During the test, chimes and/or voice instructions may be broadcast from various siren locations throughout the Orting valley. Please do not call 911. This test occurs on the first Monday of every month at noon.

Please note: In the event of an actual emergency, the chimes played during siren testing will be replaced by a long-running siren with a continuous wail.

For more information, please visit the emergency management page of the City of Orting website located at https://cityoforting.org

05/26/2026

We now have an official Emergency Management page! Follow for updates, safety information, and community preparedness details. Stay connected and stay informed! City of Orting Emergency Management

To be eligible for certain types of assistance provided through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), FEMA is required to verify you lived at the address in your application as your primary residence. If you are a homeowner, FEMA is also required to verify you own your home before providing....

05/16/2026

Strong weather system near Orting.
Strong weather system moving through Orting area. Confirmed lightning strikes and possible damaging hail. STAY INDOORS if possible until storm passes. Monitor national weather service for updates.

05/02/2026

Warm weather is here—and the river looks inviting. But don’t let the sunshine fool you.

Cold rivers in our area stay dangerously cold year-round, especially those fed by snowmelt from Mount Rainier. Even on a hot day, the water can trigger cold water shock in seconds—causing an involuntary gasp, loss of muscle control, and rapid exhaustion.

Every year, people underestimate these conditions. It only takes a moment.

Before you head to the river:
• Know the risks of cold water immersion
• Avoid fast-moving or deep water
• Wear a life jacket near the shoreline
• Never enter the water alone
• Keep a close eye on children and pets

Enjoy the beauty of our rivers—but respect their power.

Cold water. Fast effects.
When in doubt, stay out.

04/30/2026

Not yet signed up to receive emergency alerts or general information notifications from Orting Alerts? A perfect sunny day like today is just the time to get it done. Don't wait until an event occurs to get signed up. Signing up now will spare you extra time later if an emergency happens. Visit https://cityoforting.org/alerts to sign up, or text ALERTME to 65513 to get started.

04/30/2026

April’s not even over, so why are we talking about a summer burn ban? 🔥

Because June 1 will be here before you know it. That’s when the Stage 1 burn ban takes effect in unincorporated Pierce County.

Now is a good time to finish yard cleanup and take care of any outdoor burning.

What’s not allowed starting June 1:
• Burning yard debris
• Burning for land clearing

What’s still allowed:
• Recreational fires in approved fire pits
• Barbecues (gas, wood, or charcoal)

Plan ahead to avoid last-minute burning and help protect our communities from wildfire risk.

Learn more at PierceCountyWa.gov/Fire

04/29/2026

Congrats to all recently promoted in the Sumner Police Department. Sergeant Boone is well known by many in the Orting community and I am sure many will be happy to hear the news.

04/23/2026

Final Notification - Lahar Drill Road Closures - April 23, 2026.
Final notification - This is OrtingAlerts on behalf of the Orting Police Department notifying you of important information about road closures scheduled for April 23, 2026.

Today, April 23, 2026, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Calistoga Street West will be reduced to one-way traffic between Eldredge Avenue and 188th Street East for an evacuation drill. During this time, only westbound and southbound traffic traveling toward and across the Puyallup River Bridge will be permitted. Vehicles attempting to enter the City from the Orting-Kapowsin Highway will be stopped and turned around at 188th Street East. Please note that traffic will not alternate on Calistoga Street West during this closure.

Additionally, due to existing restrictions on Kansas Street, a limited number of residents on Kansas Street SW and Coe Lane will be unable to access their homes by vehicle during this time.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid Calistoga Street West between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and to plan for alternate routes.

For more information, including a detailed map of affected and closed streets, please visit:

https://cityoforting.org/detour

For information about the Lahar Evacuation Drill, please visit:

https://laharexercise.com

Thank you.

04/21/2026

Not every day is a high-speed chase. Sometimes it's a high-STEAK standoff...

Here, Officer Powers and Officer Mitchels attempt to corral a cow back to a secure area but the cow just wont MOOOOVE. When all was said and OVER-DONE, the cow made it safely home, only being out a few minutes PASTURE-BEDTIME......

SMALL TOWN.
BIG HEART.
UNIQUE CALLS.
REAL IMPACT.

That's the ORTING advantage!