Emergency and Preparedness Resources

 Flood Preparedness

• Flood Information and Preparation :  Tips for preparing for a flood, background information on the Howard Hanson Dam situation and links to helpful resources.

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 888-379-9531. Learn about the NFIP and how it can help you protect yourself financially.

Emergency Management Offices

• City of Kent 253-856-4440
• City of Kent's "Code Red" Emergency Communication Sign-Up
• City of Renton 425-430-7000
• City of Renton's "CodeRED Emergency Notification System"
• City of Tukwila 206-433-0179
• Tukwila Flood Watch E-List
• City of SeaTac (Fire Deparment) 206-973-4500
• City of Des Moines
• King County 206-296-3830

Snow Preparedness

• City of Renton "When the Next Snow Storm Hits"
• Renton Snow Routes
• City of Kent Snow and Ice Response Plan
• City of Des Moines Winter Preparedness Checklist
• King County Road Services - Snow and Ice Plan for unincorporated King County

*District 5 is currently in the process of gathering information for its newest communities. Please check back soon for Burien, Normandy Park, and unincorporated community resources!

For information about the King County Council’s new district boundaries, please click here.

Public Schools Emergency Communications System

• This site provides a report of school schedule changes due to adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations for member school districts, colleges, and private schools.

King County Road Alert 206-296-8100 (24/7 helpline)

• Sign up to get road alerts via email or text message, or look at current road closures in unincorporated King County.

Hazardous Waste Disposal (house or business) 206-296-4692

• Learn how to reduce, safely use, store and dispose of toxic and hazardous materials.

3 days, 3 ways

• Learn tips and access checklists and resources for preparing for emergencies and disasters.

Take Winter By Storm

• Information for getting prepared and staying informed when bad weather strikes.

Regional Public Information Network (RPIN)

• One-stop resources for news alerts from more than 75 government, transportation, utility, health and emergency response agencies serving citizens in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.