The City of Puyallup has updated its flood preparedness resources for residents, emphasizing safety measures for those living near the Puyallup River or in low-lying areas. The updated guide includes specific recommendations such as elevating critical utilities, installing water alarms, and clearing debris from gutters to prevent localized flooding. It also warns residents to avoid driving through flooded roads and to turn off utilities during flood warnings. Residents are encouraged to check their property's flood hazard rating at Flood Smart and develop family emergency plans, including evacuation routes for pets. The city advises following local flood warnings posted on its website.
Puyallup Releases Flood Safety Guide
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📄 Source: City of Puyallup — Utilities & Infrastructure — https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/393/Utilities
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- ⚠The City of Puyallup has updated its flood preparedness resources for residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updated guide emphasizes safety measures for those living near the Puyallup RiverNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updated guide emphasizes safety measures for those living in low-lying areasNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updated guide includes specific recommendations such as elevating critical utilitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The updated guide includes specific recommendations such as installing water alarmsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The updated guide includes specific recommendations such as clearing debris from gutters to prevent localized flooding“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
- ✓The updated guide warns residents to avoid 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!”
- ⚠The updated guide warns residents to turn off utilities during flood warningsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Residents are encouraged to check their property's flood hazard rating at Flood Smart“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
- ✓Residents are encouraged to develop family emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
- ✓Residents are encouraged to include evacuation routes for pets in family emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
- ⚠The city advises following local flood warnings posted on its websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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