Dec. 29
12/19: Assistance may be availableProperty and business owners who had losses due to the recent winter weather may be eligible for assistance getting their property back in order. Eligibility is determined through a damage assessment process which takes into account total reported losses within King County.
Dec. 26
Roof safety urged with heavy snowfallSnow mixed with rain falling on the deep, heavy snow already around the region is creating a potential hazard for King County residents. The rains and snow mixture may create growing snow loads on rooftops, which could cause safety hazards such as structural collapse or sliding snow.
Dec. 21
King County clearing roads, keeping people movingFewer King County residents than expected are struggling with weather-related impacts today as the overnight storm packed less of a punch than forecast. The weather along with staffing and preparations by King County departments and regional partners combined to help keep people moving and safe overnight.
Dec. 17
Federal assistance available for businesses hurt by Kummer Bridge repairsSoutheast King County businesses being impacted by the closure of the Kummer Bridge linking Black Diamond and Enumclaw over the Green River on State Route 169 will have a chance to get questions answered and learn about possible federal assistance at a meeting December 22nd in Black Diamond.
Dec. 17
Winter weather caught you off guard?If the snow and freezing temperatures caught you unprepared, there are still things you can do to keep yourself and family safe. The King County Office of Emergency Management offers the following tips for surviving winter storms:
Nov. 12
County Executive declares proclamation of emergencyDue to the recent severe weather conditions that produced heavy rain, flooding and strong wind conditions, King County Executive Ron Sims has declared a Local Proclamation of Emergency. The emergency declaration allows King County departments to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to protect and provide emergency assistance to victims of flooding.
Oct. 20
Take Winter by Storm (PDF)Now that the winter storm season is upon us, all residents, businesses and municipal governments are urged to act now to protect lives and property. King County, the City of Seattle and Puget Sound Energy today joined forces to launch the region's annual "Take Winter by Storm" campaign. (PDF)
May 28
Drop, cover and holdWith 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.
