Congressman Dave Reichert

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Howard Hanson Dam

King County Page on the Green River Valley Flooding Threat

King County Online Floodplain Boundary Maps (iMAP): View and print custom online maps using King County data including parcels, floodway and floodplain boundaries.

Be Prepared

FloodSmart.gov offers these tips to prepare before a flood:

 
1) Know safety tips and build an emergency supply kit

Include drinking water, a first-aid kit, canned food, a radio, flashlight and blankets. Visit http://www.ready.gov for a disaster supply checklist or http://www.weather.gov/floodsafety for flood safety tips and information from the National Weather Service.

2) Have a family emergency plan in place. Plan and practice flood evacuation routes from home, work and school that are on higher ground.

3) Move important objects and papers to a safe place. Store your valuables where they won’t get damaged.

4) Protect your property. Consider a flood insurance policy at http://www.FloodSmart.gov. Most homeowners insurance does not cover flooding.

More: Flood Safety: What to know, what to do

King County Flood Planning Page

Prepare now for floods.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

During a flood and its aftermath, know how protect your personal health and safety. In winter and early spring, it is especially important to understand the health threats associated with exposure to cold weather and cold water.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Information and resources from the federal agency including fast facts, solutions and online tools.

Other Preparedness Resources

Puget Sound Energy's Preparedness Page

City of Auburn

·         City of Auburn site on the Howard Hanson Dam

City of Kent

·         City of Kent site on the Howard Hanson Dam

City of Renton

·         City of Renton site on the Howard Hanson Dam

City of Tukwila

 

Small Business Resources

Small Business Resources Page: Be Prepared for Disaster

Small Business Administration Loan Information (includes disaster recovery)

History of the Howard Hanson Dam
Information from HistoryLink on the Howard Hanson Dam

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Related Press Items

TIME Magazine: Washington's Green River Prepares for a Flood

Reichert and Smith in The Seattle Times: FEMA should conduct preparedness drill in the Green River Valley
FLOOD season is nearly here, and local, state and federal officials continue working to prepare for the threat posed by the potential storm damage to the Green River Valley and the Howard Hanson Dam. At a time of heightened flood risk, these efforts to address infrastructure vulnerabilities, persona... MORE

Reichert, Smith Call for FEMA Exercise in Green River Valley  

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) joined together to call on FEMA to conduct a comprehensive emergency preparedness and response exercise to take place in the Green River Valley as it faces a high risk of flooding due to damage at the Howard Hanson Dam. The exercise would help to ensure preparation at all levels to address the personal and economic impact of potential flooding and storm damage. MORE

Western WA Congressional Delegation Calls on Army Corps to Move Quickly on Howard Hanson Dam Fix

Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, Congressman Norm Dicks, Congressman Jim McDermott, Congressman Adam Smith, and Congressman Dave Reichert sent a letter to Lieutenant General Robert Van Antwerp requesting that he expeditiously review and approve the Advance Measures request as submitted by the Seattle District of the Army Corps of Engineers. The letter also called on the Army Corps of Engineers to move quickly on the design and engineering of a permanent repair to the dam. MORE

Reichert Statement on Flooding Preparedness in the Green River Valley

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) released the following statement in response to Governor Christine Gregoire’s request to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the flooding threat from the Howard Hanson Dam. MORE