Contact: Sarah Phillips
Date: December 3, 2007, 6:45 pm
Community and Government Affairs
City of Lake Forest Park
206-368-5440
News Release
Lake Forest Park Declares Local Emergency
Emergency Flooding
Report 5
December 3, 2007 6:45 pm
Lake Forest Park and the region experienced significant flooding over the past 24 hours. The rainfall exceeded five inches. Streams overflowed their banks, streets were flooded and several roads were closed.
The City activated its Emergency Operations Center and deployed additional public works personnel and police officers to respond to this natural disaster. Governor Gregoire declared a state of emergency and Mayor Hutchinson issued an emergency declaration.
As of Monday evening, the rains have decreased. “ I urge you to use caution as the streams recede. Please stay out of the streams and standing water, ” said Mayor Hutchinson.
If you see damage to public facilities please email us at cityhall@cityoflfp.com or call City Hall during business hours at 206-368-5440 to report the damage. If you have had personal property damage the best first step is to contact your insurance company.
