SEATTLE AVENUE

A strong Pacific frontal storm system has swept into Washington state with heavy rains, high winds, landslides and extensive flooding.  Representative Jay Inslee provided this information on flood shelters, warming stations, road closures and other resources to help you and people you know who have been impacted by the severe weather.

The American Red Cross is providing shelter, food and other necessities for those affected by the flooding throughout Western Washington.  Residents whose homes have become uninhabitable due to flooding should go to the nearest shelter.  Shelters can be found at the following locations:        

King County

Spartan Gym 18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 (206) 323-2345.

            Snohomish County

World Harvester Family Church 20830 52nd Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 252-4103

Kitsap County

Silverdale Methodist Church 9982 Silverdale Way NW Silverdale, WA 98383

  (Two more shelters are expected to be opened in North and South Kitsap in the near future.)

For up-to-date local information regarding the situation in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, please visit the Regional Public Information Network website: www.rpin.org  For Kitsap County news and information, please visit the Official Kitsap County Website: http://www.kitsapgov.com/pw/roadwork.htm  And for statewide resources, please visit the Official State Government Website: http://access.wa.gov/emergency/emergencyresources.aspx 

As always, please feel free to contact Representative Inslee if you need additional assistance.  He encourages you to contact him via e-mail at Jay.Inslee@mail.house.gov, telephone at 1-800-422-5521, or fax at 202-226-1606, because security measures are causing House offices to experience delays in receiving postal mail.  Please be sure to include your full name and address, including your zip code, in your message.