Thurston County asks residents to submit flood damage estimates
Residents impacted by recent flooding may receive assistance if they report their initial damage assessments to Thurston County.
The county’s Emergency Management division recently began collecting and compiling damage estimates to submit to state and federal authorities, according to a county news release.
The data will help the Federal Emergency Management Agency decide whether to issue a disaster declaration. This can lead to direct assistance for residents with unmet needs.
Damage estimates can be submitted online by visiting the county’s Emergency Management website.
In the aftermath of flooding, the county recommends residents review damage, report gas leaks, turn off gas and electricity and boil their drinking water.
Residents also can access an online document from Public Health and Social Services with tips on how to clean-up homes, prevent disease and hire help.
The county also provides real-time emergency notices via its Thurston Community Alert system. Such notices can inform residents of local hazards and evacuation orders.
As of Wednesday, several roads in Thurston County remained flooded or damaged. A complete map of current closures can be found on the county’s Public Works website.
- In Rochester, 183rd Avenue Southwest is closed from Pendleton Road to Sargent Road. Applegate Loop Southwest also is closed on both ends and the southern portion of Applegate Street is closed.
- Near Bucoda, Connor Road Southeast is closed at Highway 507.
- Near Scott Lake, Trevue Avenue Southwest remained closed at Scott Creek Drive.
- The Chehalis Western Trail was closed at milepost 14 due to a landslide.
- Latigo Street Southeast in East Olympia has been reduced to one lane.
- Cooper Road Southwest was closed at Highway 8 to the Grays Harbor ORV Park.
This story was originally published January 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM.
