12/11/2025
If your home has flooded, please use and share these tips to help keep you and loved ones safe and healthy.
1. Turn off all utilities before re-entering.
2. Avoid touching flood water, it may contain sewage and harmful chemicals. Wash hands before eating.
3. Flooded private water system or well? Only use bottled, boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute), or treated water.
4. Mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a flood. Open windows and doors and pump out water after flood waters recede.
5. Wear an N95 mask, gloves, goggles, and protective gear when cleaning.
Check in with neighbors who may need help, clean water, a ride, a hug, or all of the above!
More info at kingcounty.gov/floodrecovery