Important Emergency Phone Numbers and Resources
King County Flood Warning System
Before a Flood
Disaster Supply Kits (American Red Cross): 206-323-2345
Floodplain Maps, (DDES) Flood Inquiries: 206-296-6606
2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan: 206-205-0598
Flood Preparedness: 206-296-8372
Flood-proofing your home (FEMA): 800-480-2520
National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA): 800-611-6123
Sand and bags (to purchase): see yellow pages of local phone book
Limited Supply of Sandbags, emergency use only: 206-296-8100
Sandbags, how to use: US Army Corps of Engineers: 206-764-3406
General Information about the Flood Warning System: 206-296-6581
During a Flood
Life threatening Emergencies: 9-1-1
Emergency housing and assistance, Office of Emergency Management: 206-296-3830
Recorded gage readings, King County Flood Warning Center: 206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263
King County Flood Warning Center (open during Floods): 206-296-4535 or 800-768-7932
Road closures in unincorporated King County: 206-205-9150
Drainage Emergencies in King County: 206-296-1900, after hours: 206-296-8100
Sump pumps: call your local hardware store
After a Flood
Health Issues (King County Department of Public Health): 206-296-4600
- Cleaning a house and basement
- Safe water, food and medicine
- Septic tank and well problems
Permits for work along a river or stream (DDES): 206-296-6600
King County Housing Repair Hotline (loans and grants): 206-296-7640
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