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In response to the Excessive Heat Warning and Air Stagnation Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, several cooling centers have been designated in King County.  Learn more...

King County is hosting a delegation of emergency officials from Fargo, North Dakota, who are sharing lessons learned from their response to the historic flooding of the Red River last winter with local emergency managers and elected leaders. Effective communication, collaboration between jurisdictions, early preparation and mobilization of thousands of volunteers were key elements of the Red River Flood response according to members of the delegation visiting King County this week.   Learn more...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, has been in the midst of testing during its traditional summertime conservation pool raise. The pool reached an elevation last week of 1,169.2 feet and engineers saw renewed reasons to believe that the abutment is still weakened. Seattle District Commander, Col. Anthony O. Wright, wants the downstream community residents to know that the risk for higher flood levels is significantly increased compared to what they are typically used to, until such time as the issues with the dam’s right abutment can be resolved.  Learn more...

With images from China's devastating earthquake still fresh in the media, King County residents need to know "Drop, Cover and Hold" is still the best method for earthquake safety in the United States and especially in our own quake-prone region.   Learn more...