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: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87180001980?pwd=eEVGUGkxZ3NkQkhYSnhBMEo2RTQrdz09
Wednesday, October 15
Skagit Ready: Virtual Community Preparedness Webinar from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AiVXeRzxME-5QbcnYEjTzpehm63fpidFhAKbDcWd-m9UQkk3S0Q1MVVWMDVMSjY0RFQ3SzZITkpSQS4u
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: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fLnk1I5kT0eIxnztp744uw
“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 for these presentations and additional flood awareness week information including the County’s annual Flood Awareness & Safety Brochure, also available in Spanish.
Skagit County offers a variety of alert tools for residents as well. You can sign up for CodeRed Alerts, follow @SkagitGov on Twitter, or sign up for news releases to receive key emergency information before, during, and after an event.
For more information on flooding in the Skagit visit www.skagitcounty.net/flood or contact Skagit County Department of Emergency Management at (360) 416-1850.
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