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Before, During and After a Flood, Tips to Prepare for Flooding
Before a Flood, know if you are in a flood prone area.
- Call the Orting Building Department at (360) 893-9007 request mapping information, be prepared to know your parcel number and the property address.
- Buy flood insurance. Visit FloodSmart.gov or contact your agent.
- Have an emergency plan for home, work or school
- Know several safe routs to high ground from your home, school or business
- Establish meeting places for your family members to reunite if separated
- Assemble an emergency kit.
- Learn more about how to Preparedness Resource Guide
During a Flood
- Do not walk or drive through flooded areas
- Monitor local news for emergency updates
- If your car stalls in a flooded area, abandon it and walk to safety in the direction you came from
- If you are unable to leave a building due to rising water, call 911. Move to a higher floor or roof if safe to do so
- If possible, turn off all utilities if safe to do so
After a Flood
- Only go home when authorities say it is safe
- Before re-entering your home, be cautious of potential structural damage, gas leaks, electrical shorts and live wires.
- Have a professional check your heating, electrical panels, outlets and appliances for safety before you use them
- Pump out flooded areas gradually to avoid structural damage.
- Document your losses. Photograph damages and record repair costs. Contact your insurance agent for flood loss claims
- Before you begin your repairs, get a permit. Contact Orting Building Department for more information.
Information about the City’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Community Rating System (CRS) programs can be found by visiting in person at Orting Library and Orting Building Department.