green river valley flood

Are You Ready for the Green River Valley Flood

by Samantha Gibbons on Sep 18, 2009

Serious flooding may occur in some areas of King County especially in Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and Auburn this winter. Homes, farms and businesses in the Green River Valley are particularly at risk. Residents should prepare now for the winter season. Are you ready for a flood? 1.     Subscribe to RPIN.org and receive alerts and updates during emergency events. Make an emergency plan and assemble an emergency 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...Read More >>