Originally published Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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Evacuation signs go up in Green River Valley
King County has started installing evacuation signs if flooding this winter forces people to flee the Green River Valley.
The Associated Press
King County has started installing evacuation signs if flooding this winter forces people to flee the Green River Valley.
Seepage from an earthen bank next to the Howard Hanson Dam has reduced capacity to hold back water during periods of prolonged heavy rain. That's increased the risk of serious flooding from the river in the valley south of Seattle.
The county is putting up 27 blue and white signs with directional arrows along 11 roads in the valley. The county, state and local governments have been working for months to identify the best evacuation routes. Metro Transit also has made plans to alter 30 bus routes if roads are closed by high water.
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