Puyallup Releases Flood Preparedness Guidelines

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  Puyallup has released updated flood preparedness guidelines for residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city highlights risks near the Puyallup River and surrounding low-lying areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city urges homeowners to check flood hazard ratings“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  The city urges homeowners to secure utilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city urges homeowners to develop family evacuation plans before flood season begins“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  The guidelines detail specific actions like elevating electrical panels“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
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  The guidelines detail specific actions like using sandbags properly“Learn how to properly fill sandbags, courtesy of our partners at King County: https://vimeo.com/79916764?fl=pl&fe=vl or check out this brochure from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: How to Use Sandbags.”
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  The guidelines detail specific actions like clearing debris from gutters to prevent localized flooding“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
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  The guidelines stress the danger of driving through flooded roads“DO NOT attempt to drive through a flooded road. DO NOT drive around a barricade. Roads may be washed out under flood waters. Barricades are positioned to keep you safe. Turn Around, Don't Drown!”
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  The guidelines warn that even shallow water can be hazardous“As little as six inches of moving water can knock over an adult. Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles - only twelve inches can carry away a small vehicle.”
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  The city references national programs like Flood Smart.gov for property-specific flood risk assessments“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  Residents are advised to contact insurance agents about flood coverage“Contact your insurance agent to find out what coverage you have or may need.”
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  Residents are advised to practice evacuation routes“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  The city notes that slow-onset floods can last weeks“Flooding can occur slowly as rain continues to fall for many days. This type of flooding, sometimes called a slow-onset flood, can take a week to develop and can last for months before floodwaters recede.”
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  The city notes that rapid flooding may develop within hours“Rapid-onset floods occur more quickly, typically developing within hours or days.”
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  The city notes that rapid flooding requires immediate actionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.