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E Newsletter- Your Update on What's Happening at the King County Council
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Urging those living in flood plains to take advantage of the many resources made available by the King County Flood Control District.
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With a rainless summer and intense forest fire season still in recent memory, flooding may seem like a distant problem. But experts predict this winter will follow a “La Niña” climate pattern, bringing cold, wet weather to Puget Sound.
To raise awareness about the upcoming flood season, I joined my colleagues on the King County Council in recognizing October as 'Flood Awareness Month'. I would encourage anyone living in a flood plain to start thinking ahead about how you can be prepared.
The King County Flood Control District provides a number of resources to those living in flood prone areas including:
Flood Maps - Don’t know if your home, business, or property is in a flood plain? King County residents can find out with online mapping tools! Go here to learn more or call 206-477-4727 for mapping assistance.
Flood insurance - Standard insurance policies will not cover flood damage and it takes 30 days for a policy to take effect. Policy holders living in flood-prone areas of unincorporated King County can receive a 40 percent reduction in premium costs thanks to the work of the Flood Control District.
Flood Warning Alerts - Another important service are free, automated flood alerts and flood preparedness videos in the top 21 languages spoken across the County. You can receive real time information about flood conditions on any of King County’s major rivers via phone calls, texts, social media, or through the King County Flood District app.
Eastside Rail Corridor Ceremonial First Spike
You're invited to join us on Tuesday, October 17th in celebrating an important milestone for the Eastside Rail Corridor!
At 10:00 a.m. I'll join Renton Mayor Denis Law, King County Department of Natural Resources staff, and community stakeholders, just north of Gene Coulon Park. We'll be removing the ceremonial first rail spike and celebrating the start of work to create five miles of interim gravel trail.
For more information about the Eastside Rail Corridor, go here.
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