Washing Residents Ordered to Evacuate
The Pacific Northwest has been drenched with rain since early Tuesday morning. Many areas in Washington State have been issued flood warning today with notices about where to find sandbags, mandatory evacuations, and where one can seek shelter.
The city of Snoqualmie and the counties of King, Snohomish and Pierce have all declared emergencies due to flooding, reports The Seattle Times. Those living in Orting and Pierce County have been ordered to evacuate their homes as the Carbon River continues to rise.
KIROTV.com has listed on it’s sight the following shelters in east Pierce County:
“The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Cedar Springs Community Church, 13314 224th Street East in Graham. The Red Cross said residents should bring toiletries, including toothpaste, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, clothing, towels, and washcloths. Pets are not allowed at this shelter.
There is a pet-friendly shelter at Sunrise Baptist Church, 12115 Shaw Rd. East in Puyallup.
The Salvation Army is using Camp Arnold as an initial staging area for evacuees. It’s located at 33712 Webster Rd. E, off of Highway 161 between Graham and Eatonville.”
The Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers have also been rising. The AP reports: “The mayor of Snoqualmie has declared a flood emergency. Flooding from the Snoqualmie River has reached downtown neighborhoods, and the city recommends evacuations. Shelter is available at the Snoqualmie Fire Station. Sandbags are available at a downtown parking lot.”
Residents in these areas who have not yet evacuated should prepare their emergency kits and review evacuation plans with their family members. One should not enter their home or business, if they had been evacuated, unless they know it is 100% safe to enter the building.
For aid in recovering, residents and business owners should call restoration specialists. Restoration specialists can help dry out your home and business, aid with business continuity, and prevent mold damage. They can also recover documents damaged by water, along with pictures and books.
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