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Summary
Following weeks of flooding and hazardous weather conditions, King County has begun shifting from rapid response to recovery, working closely with partner agencies and state and local governments.
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that King County has begun shifting from 24/7 emergency response to monitoring and recovery, following weeks of flooding and hazardous weather conditions.
“Our region has experienced a significant natural disaster that has upended many people’s lives and greatly strained our infrastructure, such as roads and levees,” said Executive Zahilay. “We know that the damage caused by this flooding can feel overwhelming and stressful, which is why we want to make sure our residents have the resources and support they need as we begin to recover.”
King County has established a flood recovery website that provides a comprehensive roundup of resources from across the area to help residents respond to and recover from the flood safely and more easily. This is in addition to the $1.5 million Executive Zahilay announced a few weeks ago, which was directed toward debris removal and shelter assistance. King County continues to collaborate with partners to secure federal disaster relief.
Current resources on the website for renters, property owners, farmers, and businesses include:
- Health and safety tips when entering a flooded property
- Replacement food benefits from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Surveys to report how much damage has occurred
- How to document and file an insurance claim and potential FEMA assistance
- Navigating permitting to fix property in unincorporated King County
- Clean-up and debris disposal
Additionally, King County, along with Washington’s Emergency Management Division, will open Disaster Assistance Centers this weekend, January 2 – 5, to help people sign up for the Individual Assistance program offered by the state. Learn more about the locations and hours via the King County Emergency website.
Those seeking to make a financial donation or volunteer can learn more here.
As recovery efforts get underway, King County will continue to share additional resources and information to assist residents throughout the area.
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