PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — KIRO 7 is keeping a close eye on the incoming evacuation orders for people across Washington. Right now, our state is experiencing record flooding and is under a state of emergency.
Conditions are changing rapidly. As of 11:30 a.m. on December 11, here is a look at the evacuations in Pierce County.
Buckley
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 Evacuations, which means go now, for homes between SR 162 and S. Prairie Rd. E, west to Emery Ave N. Deputies are going door-to-door to notify people in the area.
A Level 2 Evacuation Notice, which means be ready to leave at a moment’s notice, has been issued for the area near the foothills trail.
Puyallup
The Puyallup Police Department is strongly advising that anyone who lives near the Puyallup River should evacuate.
The following roads are closed:
- North Levee Road – under the N Meridian Ave bridge
- 4th Street Northeast – under the N Meridian Ave bridge
- 11th Street Northwest – north of River Road
The Riverwalk Trail is still closed until further notice. With Public Works crews, we are continuing to monitor conditions throughout the City.
Police are working closely with the public works crews to monitor conditions throughout the city.
The emergency management division has set up a call center for anyone with questions. Call (253) 864-4170.
Orting
On December 11, the city issued a Level 2 Evacuation Order for homes on the east side of Daffodil Avenue Northeast. This means be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
On December 10, people living in the area of Williams Boulevard Northwest, Mellinger Avenue Northwest, and Stone Street Northwest were told to evacuate immediately.
Also on Wednesday, people living in the following areas were placed under a Level 2 Evacuation Order, meaning they need to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice:
- Those who live near the High Cedars Golf Course
- South of the Puyallup River near 150th Avenue East
- 188th Street East
- 184th Street East
- 176th Street East
- 168th Street East
- Off Pioneer Way East
- 177th Street East
- Patterson Road East
The evacuation map, which the city will update regularly, can be viewed here.
Sumner
People who live near the White River are currently under a Level 1 Evacuation Warning, which means they should be prepared to evacuate and start packing their bags.
The following roads are closed, according to the city’s website: * The Stewart Road Bridge is closed. * Houston Road is closed at Valley Avenue/Cannery Way. * The full length of the Sumner Link Trail is closed. * State Street is closed where it crosses under State Route 410.
Sandbags are available at our current Public Works Operations Facility, if you’d like to come pick some up. Come to 4711 142nd Ave
For the latest updates from the city, click here.
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