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King County declares early flooding emergency

King County Executive Kurt Triplett declared a pre-emptive emergency to prepare for expected flooding in the Green River valley, a move that will make it easier for the county to request federal help.

Published: 09/11/09 12:05 am | Updated: 09/14/09 12:50 pm
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King County Executive Kurt Triplett declared a pre-emptive emergency to prepare for expected flooding in the Green River valley, a move that will make it easier for the county to request federal help.

The Corps of Engineers said a heavy winter rain could cause flooding in Auburn, Kent and Tukwila because the Howard Hanson dam near Enumclaw is weak and can’t hold a full reservoir.

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