King & Snohomish County Flooding: Staying Safe, Informed, and Connected

As flooding continues to impact parts of King and Snohomish counties, our priority is the safety and well-being of our members, their teams, and the broader community. We encourage everyone to take precautions, stay informed through trusted sources, and check in on one another.

If you or your business have been affected, please know that GSBA is here. As conditions improve, we will work to connect impacted members with recovery resources, grant opportunities, and trusted donation efforts. 

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Stay Informed & Get Alerts

Timely alerts can be critical during flooding events. We recommend signing up for both statewide and local notification systems:

Flood Safety Basics

Flooding can affect both river-adjacent communities and urban areas, including streets, basements, storefronts, and transportation corridors. Combinations of heavy rain, melting snow, and saturated ground can change conditions quickly.

If flooding is possible:

  • Know the safest route from your home or business to higher ground.
  • Prepare for utility outages and keep emergency supplies accessible.
  • If heavy rain continues for hours or days, stay alert to changing conditions.
  • Review flood insurance coverage if applicable.

During flooding:

  • Follow evacuation instructions immediately if issued.
  • Never drive around barricades or through flooded roads.
  • Avoid walking or wading through floodwaters.
  • Move valuables and equipment to higher ground if it is safe to do so.

After flooding:

  • Do not restore electricity if there is flooding damage or if you smell gas.
  • Wear protective gear (sturdy boots and gloves) when re-entering affected spaces.
  • Discard food and items exposed to floodwater and follow local guidance on water safety.

Additional guidance from the National Weather Service:
Flood Safety Tips

Road Conditions, Closures, and Travel

Flooding can create sudden road closures, detours, and unsafe driving conditions. Before heading out, check real-time travel impacts and plan alternate routes:

A reminder that can’t be said enough: never drive through flooded areas. Water depth and road damage can be impossible to judge in the moment.

Power & Utility Updates

Also Impacted: Snohomish County

Flooding is also affecting parts of Snohomish County, including elevated river levels and ongoing recovery efforts in some areas. Please continue to follow local guidance and monitor conditions closely. (If you’re in an impacted area, avoid travel unless necessary and keep devices charged in case of outages.)

Ways to Help: Common Donation Needs During Flooding

During flood events, community organizations often need practical supplies and flexible support that can be distributed quickly. Common needs include:

  • Non-perishable food and bottled water
  • Hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, diapers, wipes)
  • Cleaning and recovery supplies (bleach, disinfectant, gloves, contractor bags)
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • Warm blankets and dry clothing
  • Pet food and basic pet supplies
  • Gift cards or monetary donations (often the fastest way to meet changing needs)

Local food banks, emergency shelters, and mutual aid groups are often the best places to direct donations as needs evolve. If you’re unsure what’s needed most, consider monetary donations or gift cards so frontline organizations can purchase exactly what’s required.

The American Red Cross always needs your donations, and they are proud GSBA members – DONATE.

Cat and Dog Evac Kit Info From Pasados

Donate to The LGBTQ+ Center Mutual Aid Closet and Pantry

We’re Here for You

GSBA will continue monitoring the situation and sharing reliable updates. Once conditions stabilize, we’ll help connect affected members with recovery resources, grant opportunities, and additional support.

If you need assistance or want to share updates from your community, please reach out. We’re in this together.

Support for King & Snohomish County Members

If you or your business in King or Snohomish County have been impacted by flooding, GSBA is here to support you. Right now, safety and stability come first.

As conditions improve, we’ll work to connect affected members with recovery resources, relief funding, grant opportunities, and trusted donation efforts.

Reach out if you need support or want to stay connected:

office@thegsba.org