The City of North Bend opened its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) under partial activation at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9.
According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall and wind are anticipated to return to North Bend and other communities across the Pacific Northwest, beginning Tuesday evening. River levels are expected to rise once again throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with as much as 5.5” inches of rain predicted.
If you have information regarding unmarked flooded roads or have other non-emergency needs, you can reach out to the EOC:
- By phone, at (425) 888-7688
- By email, at EM@northbendwa.gov
For LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES, please call 9-1-1
Stay informed
- Follow weather updates by checking the National Weather Service
- Sign up for King County Flood Warning notifications: King County Flood Alerts
- Sign up to receive City of North Bend Alerts
- Tune into the Emergency Radio Station at 1650 AM for recorded notices
- Road closure updates are available on the King County website at https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/transit-transportation-roads/roads-and-bridges/road-closures. If you locate a road closure that is not reported on their map, please call their 24/7 Road Helpline, at (206) 477-8100 or toll-free at 1-800-527-6237
Be prepared
- Pick up sandbags if you are concerned about the safety of your home or business: Stop by the Public Works Department, at 1155 E North Bend Way to load sandbags, free of charge, but bring a shovel! Learn more by visiting the Sandbag Center news release
- Teach all family members how, where and when to turn off utilities
- Prepare for utility outages which often accompany floods
- Learn the safest route from your home or business to higher ground
- Plan for housing in the event you need to evacuate your home
- Plan for a meeting place outside of the hazard area
- Consider purchasing a pump to use to remove water in and around your home during heavy rains or flooding
What do during a flood
- Always obey road closure signs. Please do not drive around the closures – these areas are closed for your safety
- Never drive through a flooded area. Most cars can be carried away by less than two feet of moving water
- Don't walk or wade through flood waters. You can be knocked off your feet by as little as six inches of moving water. Additionally, downed power lines can electrify the water.
- Have your emergency supply kit ready to go if told to evacuate
- If told to evacuate, do so as soon as possible. Delays or refusal to evacuate can jeopardize your safety, the safety of emergency responders, and hinder rescue efforts