KSD Flood PreparationsSeptember 23, 2009

What We Know:Howard Hanson Dam will be limited to 30%

capacity“Pineapple Express” conditions would trigger

significant release of water3 to 5 year exposure30% chance per year of significant water release8 to 72 hour advanced warningSome schools may be used as staging areas for

evacuations but not housingCity of Kent is putting significant emphasis on

strengthening levies

KSD’s Flood FocusSupporting needs of lead agencies (i.e. buses

for evacuations)Planning for continuity of instructionProtecting our facilities and equipment

What We Are Doing To PrepareEstablished coordination teamParticipation in every lead agency meetingQuestioning agencies for scenario

informationPurchased excess flood insurance for valley

schoolsEvaluated building protection systemsMeeting with mayor, valley superintendents

and unions

What We Are Doing To Prepare(Cont’d)Setting up contractors for potential mold

abatements & repairsWill develop detailed plans for serving

students as soon as we can reasonably determine lead agency plans

Completing communication plans for valley schools

Will conduct simulations to test our preparedness