Puyallup Residents Advised on Flood Preparedness

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  The City of Puyallup has shared updated flood preparedness guidance for residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The City of Puyallup emphasized the need to prepare for potential flooding during rainy seasonsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents are urged to check their property's flood hazard rating on Flood Smart.gov“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.”
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  Residents are urged to develop emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  Residents are urged to clear debris from gutters and storm drains“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
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  The city notes that flooding can occur quickly in low-lying areas near rivers or streamsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The city advises against 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 guidance includes steps to protect homes“Before a Flood Go to Flood Smart.gov to check your property's flood hazard rating.Learn about the National Flood Insurance Program.Contact your insurance agent to find out what coverage you have or may need.Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes. Learn which roadways are likely to flood and find an alternate route.Listen to the radio or television for reports of flood danger.If you have access to sandbags or other materials, use them to protect your home from flood waters if you have sufficient time to do so. 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.Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.If your furnace, water heater, washer and dryer are in the basement or flood prone area, place them on masonry blocks or concrete at least 12-inches above the projected flood elevation.Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement. Install a battery-operated pump in case of power failure.Elevate or move your furniture and valuables to a safe place such as an attic or highest floor of your home.Take photos of the valuables you keep in your residence.”
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  The guidance includes steps to elevate utilities“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
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  The guidance includes steps to install water alarms“Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement. Install a battery-operated pump in case of power failure.”
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  The guidance includes steps to keep photos of valuables“Take photos of the valuables you keep in your residence.”
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  The city did not specify a timeline for when these measures become criticalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guidance is part of ongoing flood safety effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.