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King Street Center
201 S. Jackson St., Suite 505
Seattle, WA 98104-3855
Phone: 206-684-1280
Fax: 206-684-1741
Telecommunication device for the deaf (TTY): 711

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Puget Sound shoreline next to the West Point Treatment Plant, Seattle

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Think safety first

The first step in responding to a sewer overflow is to protect yourself and your loved ones.
The first step in responding to a sewer overflow is to protect yourself and your loved ones.

  • Evacuate if necessary. If the flooded area can not be isolated, children under two years old, adults over the age of 60 and anyone suffering from respiratory ailments, including allergies, or weakened immune systems should leave the premises.
  • Stay out of flooded areas. Entering a flooded area creates a risk for accidental electric shock, excessive exposure to disease-causing contaminants and potential injury from rushing water.
  • Safely turn off electricity in affected areas. To prevent accidental electrical shock, turn off circuit breakers and unplug electrical appliances in affected areas. Do not attempt if you must stand in or make contact with water to do so.
  • Contact your doctor at the first sign of adverse health effects.

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