January 12, 2009

The Puyallup EOC is now asking that damage reports be called in to the Pierce County Damage Assessment Call Center which is staffed to take citizens flood damage reports. "We're happy to take calls at the Puyallup EOC, but we'll turn in our information to them anyway," said Puyallup Emergency Management Director Merle Frank. Homeowners and business owners affected by the flooding should call the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management Damage call center at 1-866-798-6363 (toll free) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dumpsters and dump sites available until January 18: Puyallup citizens can dispose of flood debris at:
Fire Station 71
902 7th Street NW
Puyallup, WA 98371

Fire Station 72
3509 27th Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98371

This service will be available until January 18th. The sites are open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and staff will verify that those dropping off debris are city residents or businesses.

  • Only flood debris will be accepted
  • No hazardous materials or non-storm material will be allowed
Business owners within the city limits of Puyallup may contact the Puyallup EOC at 253-770-3336 to make arrangements to have dumpsters delivered to damaged business property for flood debris cleanup. The dumpsters will be delivered at no cost to the business owner, however arrangements must be made with the Puyallup EOC.