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  As Washington state's flood recovery unfolds, what resources can people expect?

  We don't have numbers yet on how many Washington homes and businesses have experienced flooding. Emergency officials say it's too early to even guess until flood waters recede. For people starting to clean up, though, the safety issues are serious. Flood waters can bring sewage and bacteria, which cause mold and other hazards. To find out more about what's ahead in the recovery process, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm talked to reporter Monica Nickelsburg.

  • Monica Nickelsburg
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  Washington floods create new worries for frail seniors and their caregivers

  For Western Washington’s most frail and medically fragile seniors — and their caregivers — the recent floods and evacuations pose special challenges.

  • Amy Radil
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  How to 'take care of business' when your wastewater treatment site becomes a flood zone

  King County Executive Girmay Zahilay gave a shout out this week to a county employee who went above and beyond in the midst of area flooding. Tyler Stiltner is the senior operator in charge at the wastewater treatment site in Carnation. He told KUOW’s Paige Browning about what happened.

  • Paige Browning
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  Hundreds evacuate in south King County as flood barrier fails

  Hundreds of people in Auburn and Pacific — in the south end of King County — were forced to leave their homes early Tuesday morning because of the flooding White River.

  • Casey Martin
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  'It felt like a movie.' Whatcom County couple watched as their house was swept down the river

  Mike Khazak and Sarah Hansen rushed to save themselves, their dogs, and their goats last week as their home in Deming, Washington, was swept into the Nooksack River. The dramatic moment was captured in a viral video that circulated across the country and around the world.

  • John O'Brien
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  Army takeover of Skagit dams lowers flood waters

  The Army Corps of Engineers was able to reduce flooding on the Skagit River with emergency operations of two hydropower dams upstream.

  • John Ryan
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  Have you been impacted by recent flooding in Western Washington? KUOW wants to hear from you

  KUOW’s newsroom wants to hear from Western Washingtonians who have been affected by recent historic flooding. Were you prepared? If you had to evacuate, have you been able to return? Did you help or get help from a neighbor? Help our newsroom tell the story of how your community is experiencing the floods and what it will need as the recovery and cleanup begins.

  • KUOW Staff
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  Western Washington flood resources: Where to find shelter and supplies

  This is a developing list of available flood resources as historic flooding continues to impact Western Washington.

  • Teo Popescu
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  How WA property owners can get financial relief after the flood

  More than 100,000 Washington residents have been advised to evacuate their homes in the wake of catastrophic flooding across the region. That’s about double the number of Washington homes and businesses that are covered by flood insurance.

  • Monica Nickelsburg
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  Live updates: Tens of thousands still without power in Western Washington with more wind ahead

  Flood waters are receding Thursday, but a flood watch remains in effect for several Western Washington counties. Meanwhile, farmers continue to assess damages and the cleanup that lies ahead. The number of Western Washingtonians still without power sits at roughly 40,000 as of early Thursday afternoon, a day after high winds and fallen trees caused outages for hundreds of thousands. But more outages could be on the way, as the National Weather Service has issued wind advisories in many counties throughout the region. Flood warnings remain in place for some rivers as of Thursday morning, including the Cedar River in Renton, the Green River near Auburn, the White River in parts of Pierce and King counties, the Snohomish River at Snohomish, and the Skagit River near Mount Vernon. Gov. Ferguson on Tuesday pledged $3.5 million from the state budget to assist people impacted by recent historic flooding. One person drowned Tuesday morning after driving on a flooded roadway in Snohomish. It marks the first flood-related death since a series of atmospheric rivers moved into the region last week. Areas affected by heavy rainfall are at an increased risk of landslides and mudslides. Officials have advised visitors of burned areas to take extra precautions. The Trump administration last week approved Washington state’s appeal for federal disaster assistance, quelling some anxiety over whether the state would receive federal assistance. View KUOW's developing list of flooding resources here. See flood updates from Thursday, Dec. 11 here.

  • KUOW Staff

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