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In recent years, hundreds
of Puget Sound residents have had their lives disrupted by seasonal
floods. This year we’re expecting more of the same, which is why the
American Red Cross is preparing residents and businesses in King, Kitsap
and North Mason counties.
While almost all parts
of the Greater Seattle area are susceptible to floods or flash
floods, residents and businesses below Howard Hanson Dam in the Green River
Valley are at higher
risk than previous years. Water is seeping more rapidly through an earthen
bank next to the dam. Until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can make
repairs, it must limit the amount of flood water it stores behind the dam.
If heavy and prolonged rain occurs this winter, many homes and businesses
in the valley that don't typically see flood water - including parts of
Auburn, Kent, Renton, South Seattle and Tukwila - could flood.
Floods frequently lead to
evacuations, power outages, disrupted transportation routes and sewage
back-ups. Prepare now to help keep your family, property and business safe
when the rains come.
MAKE A PLAN & BUILD
A KIT
The safety and welfare of
your family, loved ones and co-workers are too important to leave to
chance. Put together your disaster plan and emergency kit now. With
Red Cross as your expert resource, you can be prepared for nearly anything
that comes your way.
Make a disaster plan
Build an emergency kit
Planning info for
businesses
SCHEDULE A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PRESENTATION
Do you want a more "hands
on" understanding how to prepare for the flood season or disasters in
general?
For groups of ten or
more people, the Red Cross will come to you and give a FREE preparedness
presentation tailored specifically for your needs. Most presentations are
60 minutes and can include a wide range of topics including floods,
general preparedness, earthquake preparedness, pandemic flu, how to use
9-1-1, disaster kits and much more. Presentations are available in
variety of different languages.
For more
information, click here or contact us at
(206) 709-4528 or
(360) 377-3761. For information about business continuity planning or
disaster preparedness for businesses, click here.
GET FLOOD INSURANCE
Review your current home
insurance policy. Standard policies do not cover flood damage and it takes 30 days for flood insurance to take effect. Contact your
insurance agent, visit FloodSmart.gov or
learn about the National Flood Insurance Program.
DOWNLOAD CHECKLISTS &
BROCHURES
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Taking care of your emotional health after a disaster -
English, Spanish
PURCHASE DISASTER SUPPLIES
From floods to
earthquakes, the best and fastest responder is you. Get your Red Cross disaster kit and
other emergency supplies at our online store to keep
you and your loved ones safe and prepared. Plus a portion of your purchase
helps fund Red Cross disaster relief and safety training.
VOLUNTEER
Your local
American Red Cross needs volunteers to help prepare communities for floods
and to provide disaster relief such as shelter, food and clean-up
kits. Get trained now, so you're ready when the time comes. All training
is free. For more information, click here or contact us at (206) 726-3566,
(360) 377-3761
ext. 10207 or volunteers@seattleredcross.org.
DONATE
With your support, the
Red Cross is here every day for our community. We are not a government agency and
rely on the generosity of our local community to help us carry out our
mission of helping individuals and families prepare for and respond to
disasters. To make an online donation, click here. You may
also send a check or money order to the American Red Cross Serving
King & Kitsap Counties, PO Box 397, Seattle, WA 98114-3097 or call
(206) 323-2345.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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