Availability

The Flood Guide is updated and distributed annually to floodplain area residents.

The guides will also be available at:

• City halls and public libraries near flood prone areas
• Department of Emergency Management Office, 425-388-5060, 720 - 80th Street SW, Building 4, Everett, WA 98203
• Public Works Surface Water Management Office, 425-388-3464, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98204

Goal

The goal of the Flood Guide is to provide current references and helpful information on avoiding, preparing for, and coping with floods. It is a part of the county’s outreach and education activities for continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS):

• Flood Safety in Snohomish County: Snohomish County's guide to protecting life and property in the floodplain.
• Real Time Flood Information System: flood status and river levels map updated every 15 minutes.