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Important phone numbers for flooding

Important phone numbers for flooding

King County, Washington

For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1.

Flood preparation & response

King County Flood Warning Center and Information Line: Connect to a representative during a flood and year-round access to automated flood phase information, river gage readings, and emergency sandbag distribution locations.
206-296-8200 or 800-945-9263

National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA) - 888-379-9531

King County flood alerts - 206-477-4899

King County Metro Alerts - 206-553-3000

Flood fighting and how to use sandbags

King County floodplain maps

American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap counties (external)
Disaster supply kits - 206-323-2345 or 360-377-3761

Make it through (external link)
Prepare for flooding and other emergencies

National Weather Service Forecast Office (external link)

Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County
Hazardous waste disposal for your home or business.
206-296-4692

Flood response & recovery

Life threatening Emergencies: 9-1-1

King County Road Alert
King County Road 24/7 Helpline
206-477-8100 or 1-800 KC Roads

King County Office of Emergency Management 
Emergency Shelter Information
206-296-3830

King County stormwater services
Drainage and Water Quality Complaint Investigation Line
206-477-4811 or after business hours 206-477-8100

King County Solid Waste Division
Clean up and disaster debris disposal
206-477-4466, toll-free: 1-800-325-6165, TTY Relay: 711

Public Health – Seattle & King County (Disaster Response Fact Sheets & Flyers)
206-296-4600

King County building and land use permits - 206-296-6600

King County Housing Repair Program
206-263-9095

For questions about phone numbers for flood-related services, please contact Ken ZweigRiver and Floodplain Management Section, Water and Land Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources and Parks.

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