Public preparedness events scheduled throughout the week.





Skagit County





PRESS RELEASE

October 8, 2025




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Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager

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360-416-1300






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2025 Flood Awareness Week to Kick Off; Public Preparedness Events Scheduled 

 

Flood Awareness Week officially kicks off on Monday, October 13th, in Skagit County and will run through Friday, October 17th, 2025. Flooding has been a serious concern to the Skagit County community since the late 1800s, with the threat of extreme flooding generally occurring in Skagit Valley between the months of October and March.

Measures have been taken throughout the years to reduce the risk of flood damage in the valley. As a part of these preventative measures, Skagit County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and Public Works hold Flood Awareness Week each October to assess and implement ongoing flood preparedness. This week, DEM is offering a free webinar for community members to join and learn about flood preparedness for themselves and their families.

_Monday, October 13 _

*Flood Awareness Week Kick-Off and Proclamation from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. *

Location: Skagit County Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon

Join via Zoom: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

_Wednesday, October 15_

*Skagit Ready: Virtual Community Preparedness Webinar from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.*

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Registration Link: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

_Thursday, October 16_

*Skagit Ready: Virtual Community SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.*

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Join via Zoom: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

“This week is an opportunity for the community and our flood partners to understand how historical floods have affected Skagit Valley and be prepared to respond and recover from the next emergency,” said County Commissioner Ron Wesen. “Each flooding event is different, and it is crucial for everyone take a proactive role in your safety, and the safety of your loved ones.”

Check out www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ] for these presentations and additional flood awareness week information including the County’s annual Flood Awareness & Safety Brochure [ [link removed] ]_, _also available in Spanish [ [link removed] ].  __

Skagit County offers a variety of alert tools for residents as well. You can sign up for CodeRed Alerts [ [link removed] ], follow @SkagitGov on Twitter, or sign up for news releases [ [link removed] ] to receive key emergency information before, during, and after an event.

For more information on flooding in the Skagit visit www.skagitcounty.net/flood [ [link removed] ] or contact Skagit County Department of Emergency Management at (360) 416-1850.

 

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SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

County Commissioners: Lisa Janicki, Peter Browning, Ron Wesen
1800 Continental Place, Suite 100
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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