Puyallup Residents Advised on Flood Preparedness

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  The City of Puyallup Utilities & Infrastructure department shared updated flood preparedness guidance on August 31, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The guidance is for residents living near waterways or low-lying areas“It is particularly important to be prepared for flooding if you live in a low-lying area near a body of water, such as a river, stream, or culvert; along a coast; or downstream from a dam or levee.”
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  The information includes specific steps to protect homes from flooding“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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  One of the steps is elevating utilities“Elevate and anchor critical utilities including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems.”
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  Another step is installing water alarms“Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement.”
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  Another step is clearing debris from storm drains“Help prevent localized flooding by clearing debris from gutters, downspouts and storm drains.”
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  The information also warns about dangers like 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 information also warns about dangers like contaminated water“Floodwaters may be contaminated with raw sewage, chemical waste and other disease-spr”
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  The information notes that most flood fatalities occur in vehicles“Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles - only twelve inches can carry away a small vehicle.”
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  Residents are encouraged to check their property's flood hazard rating at 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 encouraged to develop family emergency plans“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  The family emergency plans include evacuation routes for pets“Develop a family emergency plan (include family pets) and practice your family emergency evacuation routes.”
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  The family emergency plans include alternate paths around potential flood zones“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.”