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Green River/Howard Hanson Dam
A higher risk of flooding exists in the Green River Valley
Many homes, businesses, and farms are in harm's way if the Green River experiences serious flooding
- Due to water seeping more rapidly through an earthen embankment next to the Howard Hanson Dam after record high water in the first part of 2009
- The Howard Hanson Dam is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers
- The US Army Corps of Engineers must limit the amount of flood water it stores behind the dam
- News Releases from the City of Kent, US Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and King County
- Sandbag Information
- Evacuation Map
- Potential Flooding Scenarios
- Flood Insurance
- Insurance Agents
- Fact Sheets
- Volunteer Information and Registration
- Links to Other Web Sites
- Information about regional efforts
- A downloadable/printable brochure
- Flood control devices
- Fire lane issues
- Fuel tanks/generators
- October 3 & 8, 2009 - Are You Flood Ready? ShoWare Center
- Business Resiliency Training for Healthcare Providers Located in the Green River Valley - October 6 & 7, 2009
- May 11, 2009 Howard Hanson Dam Public Meeting Video