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| Flood Events |
- Saturday, Oct. 3
9 – 11 a.m.
ShoWare Center in Kent
4th & James St
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Wednesday, Oct. 7
6 – 8 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 - 42nd Ave S, Tukwila
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Thursday, Oct. 8
6 – 8 p.m.
ShoWare Center in Kent
4th & James St
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Saturday, Oct. 10
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 - 42nd Ave S, Tukwila
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Target audience is businesses
6 – 8 p.m.
Foster High School
4242 S. 144th St, Tukwila
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Saturday, Oct. 17
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Auburn Performing Arts Center
700 E Main Street, Auburn
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
Saturday, Oct. 24
2 – 4 p.m.
Auburn Performing Arts Center
700 E Main Street, Auburn
Public meeting on flood safety and efforts underway to protect people, businesses and property
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Are You Ready For the Green River Flood? |
Serious flooding may occur in some areas of King County this winter. Homes, farms and businesses in the Green River Valley are particularly at risk. Residents should prepare now for the winter season.
- Subscribe to RPIN.org and receive alerts and updates during emergency flood events.
- Make an emergency flood plan and assemble an emergency flood kit.
- Buy flood insurance now; it takes 30 days for a policy to take effect. Review your current policy; a standard insurance policy will not cover flood damage. Contact your insurance agent or use the link above.
- Purchase an inexpensive AM radio or NOAA weather radio with batteries in case of power outages for urgent news day and night.
- Monitor area news media for information if severe weather is predicted.
- Listen for alerts about evacuation routes or find the latest evacuation route information on this website.
- Monitor local road conditions and obey closure signs.
- Take medications and supplies with you, for those with medical needs.
- Be ready to relocate animals and livestock out of harm’s way.
- Minimize flood damage:
- Store valuables and electronics higher on the ground floor, on the second story or in your attic.
- Store chemicals above possible flood levels.
- Recycle chemicals or dispose of them at collection facilities or at the Wastemobile. Qualifying small businesses in King County may use household disposal facilities (click for details).
- Ensure underground storage tanks are sealed and secure.
- Learn how to use sandbags and locate where you can buy or get them ahead of time if needed for flood fighting.
- Move vehicles and equipment to high ground before flood waters rise.
- Keep storm drains free of leaves and other debris.
- Know who to call and how to protect yourself if flooding leads to sewer overflows into homes and businesses.
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| Green River Valley Flooding |
Residents, businesses and farms below the Howard Hanson Dam in the Green River Valley should prepare now for a higher risk of flooding. Parts of Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila—could be flooded and evacuations in some communities are possible.
Watch a presentation to the King County Council about Green River planning, or read the presentation (PDF).
Evacuation plans and routes are currently under development. Evacuation directives will be made in advance of flood waters whenever possible, allowing all major roadways to serve as possible evacuation routes. You can prepare now by identifying several alternate transportation routes from your home or business to higher ground.
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