November 23, 2008
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Report flood damage using telephone hotline or online form

King County residents and business owners who sustained damage from the recent storms and flooding are encouraged to report uninsured property damages...
King County  Release Date: 11/17/2008 12:26:00 PM

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 8:30 p.m., November 16, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. This alert will be updated as conditions...
King County  Release Date: 11/16/2008 8:49:00 PM

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 16, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 5:40 a.m., November 16, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/16/2008 5:43:00 AM

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:00 p.m., November 15, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/15/2008 9:01:00 PM

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 15, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 3:45 p.m., November 15, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/15/2008 3:48:00 PM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:30 p.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. This alert will be updated as conditions...
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 9:32:00 PM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 2:30 p.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 2:36:00 PM

Toys for Joy - Helping those in need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent 253-856-4481 office 206-972-4082 cell 253-856-4488 media line www.ci.kent.wa.us...  More...
Kent Fire   Release Date: 11/14/2008 9:07:00 AM

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 14, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 4:00 a.m., November 14, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/14/2008 4:11:00 AM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 9:30 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:41:00 PM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update

As of 3:05 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 3:11:00 PM

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

November 13, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

As of 12:00 p.m., November 13, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 11:59:00 AM

Red Cross Urges Safety After Flooding

SEATTLE, November 13, 2008 – As flood waters begin to recede throughout Western Washington, the American Red Cross offers some safety tips to help res...  More...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 11/13/2008 11:35:00 AM

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

River flooding continues to take its toll on Snoqualmie Valley roads - impacts that could linger through much of the week. Residents living nea...
King County  Release Date: 11/13/2008 3:31:00 AM

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

Flooded roadways continue to impact East King County travel

River flooding continues to take its toll on Snoqualmie Valley roads - impacts that could linger through much of the week. Residents living nea...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 9:37:00 PM

Carnation Flood Update

Carnation, WA – Heavy rains and rapidly rising rivers has forced several road closures in the outlining areas of Carnation.  Fire officials with Easts...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 11/12/2008 8:21:00 PM

North Bend Flood Update

North Bend, WA – Heavy rains and flooding are occurring in the outlining areas of North Bend forcing some road closures. Approximately four people who...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 11/12/2008 8:08:00 PM

Red Cross Opens Emergency Evacuation Shelters

PUGET SOUND, November 12, 2008 - As rivers continue to rise and threaten Puget Sound communities, the American Red Cross is ready to respond. The Red ...  More...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 11/12/2008 7:21:00 PM

King County Executive Ron Sims declares a local proclamation of emergency

King County Executive Ron Sims declares a local proclamation of emergency

Local Proclamation of Emergency declared by King County Executive Ron Sims - due to severe weather conditions.
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 6:00:00 PM

Heavy rain, flooded roadways causing hazardous travel conditions

Heavy rain, flooded roadways causing hazardous travel conditions

Motorists heading out for the afternoon commute should be on the lookout for a variety of travel hazards, as rain continues to pound many parts of Kin...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 4:12:00 PM

November 12, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

November 12, 2008, King County Road Closure Update as of noon

As of 12:00 p.m., November 12, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 12:01:00 PM

Rain, major river flooding causing road closures in East King County

Rain, major river flooding causing road closures in East King County

Heavy rainfall and rapidly rising rivers are resulting in road closures near Skykomish and in the Snoqualmie Valley this morning. Crews from the King ...
King County  Release Date: 11/12/2008 9:08:00 AM

Landslide Season Starts with Heavy November Rainfall

Landslide Season Starts with Heavy November Rainfall

The City of Seattle is encouraging residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from landslides.
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 11/10/2008 3:43:00 PM

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