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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Report Damages to Primary Residences and Businesses Caused by the January 2009 Flood
Home and business owners who have incurred damages from the recent winter weather are encouraged to file a report with the Kittitas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) immediately. This data will be used in determining if damages are significant enough to warrant a request for federal disaster assistance and various other forms of assistance.
Please select the appropriate form to complete:
Business Losses
Residential Losses
For more information, please contact the EOC at 509-925-8551.
The Board of County Commissioners met in a special emergency meeting at 11:30 am January 7, 2009 and approved a resolution declaring an emergency due to the flooding conditions in Kittitas County.
Disaster Assistance Homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from January 6 to January 16, 2009 may be eligible for disaster assistance. To apply, call FEMA toll-free from 8am to 8pm 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 or register on-line at http://www.disasterassistance.gov.
Update 2/11: Road Closure Information
Town Hall Meeting, Upper Kittitas County, RE: Jan 09 Emergency Declaration (right-click and choose "Save As") -Courtesy of Jim Fosset, North Kittitas County Tribune
Road and bridge assessment
Fire Marshal PSA: Liquid Petroleum Gas tanks
Solid Waste PSA: Household Hazardous Waste
Update 1/11: Damage inspection
Update 1/10: Reporting damages
American Red Cross offers free clean-up kits
Update 1/9 1:30 pm
Flood Safety Checklist from the Red Cross
Health Advisory 1/9 12 pm: Water and on-site sewage system recommendations, disinfection of private wells
Health Information 1/9 12 pm: Disinfection of private water wells
PSA 1/8 2 pm: Returning after the flood, natural gas and propane
Update 1/8 11:28 am: Photographs from the Yakima River and the entrance to Elk Meadows
PSA 1/8 11:28 am: Safety update
View photos of the storm damage on the WA DOT web site
Flood safety
Press release: Summit East Ski Area avalanche
Update 1/7 4:56 pm: Livestock issues and resources
Update 1/7 1:45 pm: Community Development Services advises for serious structure building damage you may contact the Emergency Operations Center at 509-925-8551 to get rapid assessment to determine if buildings safe to occupy. (This is not for insurance purposes but to determine if a building is safe to occupy).
