According to King County Flood Control, this week marked the fourth flooding event in six weeks, a good reminder that we the rainy season is upon us in South King County, Washington. To help you get through the winter ahead, here are some resources to help you to be prepared and to stay safe and warm.
(Last updated 8:20 a.m., 12/10/15)
Traffic, transportation and road alerts
Flood Warning Center (24-7): 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263
[Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.]
King County flood warnings & alerts
King County road closures and restrictions
WSDOT traffic alertsWSDOT travel alerts
Preparedness
American Red Cross emergency preparedness
Flood services, information and preparedness
King County emergency management
Public health emergency preparedness
Washington Dept. of Health emergency preparedness
Washington Emergency Management
Power outages
PSE.com, electric safety
PSE.com, natural gas safety
School information
Enumclaw School District
Kent School District
Renton School District
Tahoma School District
Weather
Weather Channel – Seattle
Twitter and Facebook accounts to follow
Many of these resources make regular, real-time updates on Twitter:
American Red Cross Northwest (Twitter)
Kent School District (Twitter)
Kent Traffic Information Radio 1650 AM
King County Road Services (Twitter)
KING5TracyT (traffic) (Twitter)
Renton School District (Twitter)
Seattle Dept. of Transportation (Twitter)
Tahoma School District (Twitter)
Washington Emergency Management
Miscellaneous
C-Town Pulse, City of Covington
City of Kent Emergency Management
Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter
Pierce County Emergency Alerts
Know of a resource we’re missing or see a missing link? Email us and we’ll make updates. Thank you!
