1. HOWARD HANSON DAM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING

3. THE IMPACT Howard Hanson Dam protects the region’s manufacturing, distribution centers and public facilities in the lower Green River floodplain and residential areas in the middle Green River floodplain

4. THE PROBLEM

5. HISTORIC POOL LEVEL OF 1,189 FEET ON JANUARY 8, 2009

6. DEPRESSIONS IN THE ABUTMENT

7. Green River Planning Group

8. HOW WILL WE KNOW ?? ALERTING US Army Corps of Engineers – will provide Green River Flood Phases I - IV King County Flood Warning Center – will provide Green River Flood Phases I - IV National Weather Service – will provide weather Watches and Warnings and Advisories

9. HOW WILL YOU KNOW ?? TYPICAL NOTIFICATION METHODOLOGIES Community Alert System (reverse 911) Television, Internet, Newspapers Social media – Facebook, Twitter Radio – City Traveler Radio Stations KIRO 710 AM KPLU 88.5 FM NOAA Weather radio with Alert Door-to-Door

10. PERSONAL & BUSINESS PLANNING Know your risk Insurance – RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Evacuation planning – Secure your structure – Pre-move planning – 1 car – 1 family – Don’t assume availability Flood readiness – Protecting your home – Protecting your stuff

11. BUSINESS PROTECTION EFFORTS What is your risk Critical systems & materials – What is important – your people – Customers & vendors – What do we really need to stay in business Evacuation – what to take – When to go

12. BUSINESS PROTECTION EFFORTS Relocation planning – Sister company – Corporate partner – Data/information back-up Alternate facilities & systems – Pre-disaster contracts – Multiple work sites

13. EVACUATION ALERT -- LEVEL I - Affected areas are warned that current or projected threats are severe. Business and VP are asked to leave REQUEST -- LEVEL II - Events dictate a good probability that hazards will severely limit our ability to provide emergency services protection. Dangerous conditions exist that may threaten residents – be prepared to evacuate ORDER -- LEVEL III - Current conditions present specific and immediate threat(s) to the life and safety of persons within the identified area – when notified, affected citizens may only have a 30-minute timeframe to leave

14. EVACUATION What to take – Personal items – Documents – Pictures ?? Pets – In shelters – Alternate plans – large animals When to return – Security – Official notification

15. SHELTERING Where to go – LOCAL VS REGIONAL SHELTERS What to take – SUPPLIES IN SHELTERS – Cots – Blankets – Personal hygiene Types of shelters – Warming/cooling – Dormitory /Mega – Medical needs – Pets

16. COMMUNITY SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS WAC 118-04 categories Communications is a key activity and Amateur Radio is in every affected community

17. COMMUNICATION SUPPORT ECC/EOC support Levee Walkers – communication adjunct Shelters Evacuation support – rally points, route monitoring

18. PLAN AHEAD START NOW !! Know the hazard Assess your needs Insurance Notifications Transportation Plan for the whole family What is the risk to your home or business ? What do you take if you leave ? Who do you let know you are gone ? How do you get information ?

19. DON’T LET THIS BE A SURPRISE Even though there will be warnings – maybe even 1 – 2 days do not wait until then to plan !! When the water is rising is not the time to “get it together” Start planning now and… REDUCE THE DOUBT – BE PREPARED!!

20. City of Kent Emergency Management Division 253-856-4440 - office 253-856-4119 - fax KentEMD@ci.kent.wa.us