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Flood Preparedness Strategy for Kent School District: What We Know and How We're Preparing

As we face potential flood risks, the Kent School District (KSD) is actively preparing for possible water releases due to the Howard Hanson Dam's limited capacity and expected "Pineapple Express" conditions. With a 30% chance each year of significant water release and advanced warnings of 8 to 72 hours, KSD is focused on protecting facilities, supporting evacuations, and ensuring continuity of instruction. Key actions include forming a coordination team, engaging with local agencies, obtaining flood insurance, planning for mold abatement, and conducting preparedness simulations.

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Flood Preparedness Strategy for Kent School District: What We Know and How We're Preparing

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  1. KSD Flood Preparations September 23, 2009

  2. What We Know: • Howard Hanson Dam will be limited to 30% capacity • “Pineapple Express” conditions would trigger significant release of water • 3 to 5 year exposure • 30% chance per year of significant water release • 8 to 72 hour advanced warning • Some schools may be used as staging areas for evacuations but not housing • City of Kent is putting significant emphasis on strengthening levies

  3. KSD’s Flood Focus • Supporting needs of lead agencies (i.e. buses for evacuations) • Planning for continuity of instruction • Protecting our facilities and equipment

  4. What We Are Doing To Prepare • Established coordination team • Participation in every lead agency meeting • Questioning agencies for scenario information • Purchased excess flood insurance for valley schools • Evaluated building protection systems • Meeting with mayor, valley superintendents and unions

  5. What We Are Doing To Prepare(Cont’d) • Setting up contractors for potential mold abatements & repairs • Will 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

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