Serving the disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation needs for the City of Renton, Washington.
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โผ๏ธ If you experienced any damage during the December 2025 flooding, the deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 10, 2026.
Learn more: rentonwa.gov/floodresources
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Renton EM retweeted
May 30
Many emergencies involve water, including flooding and recreation-related accidents.
If you spend time around the water, consider keeping a properly fitted life jacket with your emergency supplies.
Build a kit today!
๐ rentonwa.gov/readyinrenton
#NationalWaterSafetyMonth
ALT Lake Washington image showing a person doing water recreational activity
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Renton EM retweeted
May 19
Planning a road trip, camping adventure, or flight this summer? Make sure youโre ready with essential safety, logistics, and health information to set you up for a secure and enjoyable trip.
Register:ย rentonwa.gov/travelprep.
ALT 2026-06-03 Summer travel preparedness free class at Renton Technical College EP101- Social
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Where were you when Mount St. Helens erupted- or what have others told you about that day? Share your memories in the comments.
๐จ Make sure that you receive critical emergency information and updates by signing up for Alert Renton notifications: rentonwa.gov/alert
May 18
OTD 46 years ago May 18, 1980 the bulging north flank of Mount St. Helens slid away in a massive landslide. The volcano exploded & blasted rocks horizontally. 9 hours of explosive volcanic activity killed 57 people & forever altering the landscape and what we know about volcanoes
ALT A massive cloud of ash bursts from the top of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
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Renton EM retweeted
May 8
Recently, we teamed up with @RentonpdWA , @Renton_Schools , and regional partners for aย handsโon training exercise focused on what weโd do ifย the dam at the Cedar Falls Hydroelectric Project ever had a major issue.
Learn more about the regional exercise: rentonwa.gov/regionalprep26
ALT Cedar River Dam Group Exercise with many tables of people
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Renton EM retweeted
Apr 28
Join us for four free preparedness classes this summer and build skills to keep you and your loved ones safe when it matters most.
๐งฐRegister today at rentonwa.gov/register.
These events are hosted in partnership with @RentonEM, @RentonRFA, @RentonTech.
ALT 2026-06-03 Summer travel preparedness free class at Renton Technical College EP101- Social
ALT 2026-07-15 Emergency Preparedness free class at Renton Technical College EP101- Social
ALT 2026-08-04 Pet Preparedness free class at Renton Technical College EP101- Social
ALT 2026-08-25 Playing with Fire fee course
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Renton EM retweeted
Mar 21
The Public Works Maintenance team has repaired the water main and restored Houser Way N. The street is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience.
Water main break at Houser Way/200 Mill Ave S area, traffic being rerouted around the area and city public works has been notified. Unknown when this will be resolved. Expect delays around the area and plan alternate routes. @CityofRenton
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Renton EM retweeted
Mar 19
Nile Ave NE is closed at the May Creek Bridge due to water over the roadway. Please use alternate routes.
We will update this post when the road is reopened. Thank you for your patience.
ALT Map showing location of Nile Ave NE closure
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Renton EM retweeted
Water main break at Houser Way/200 Mill Ave S area, traffic being rerouted around the area and city public works has been notified. Unknown when this will be resolved. Expect delays around the area and plan alternate routes. @CityofRenton
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๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ for our new Pet Preparedness class: rentonwa.gov/petprep
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๐ฐ๏ธ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
๐ Renton Technical Collage
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We'll discuss actions you can take now to meet the needs of your furry, scaley, hairy, or feathered loved ones in disasters.
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Another great video from Engineer Joe!
Feb 27
We have a plan for that! ๐ง๏ธ๐ง Engineer Joe is back, and he needs your help. The 2026 Stormwater Management Plan is our playbook to protect the Cedar River, Lake Washington, and your local neighborhood stream.
Give us your feedback by March 9.
๐ rentonwa.gov/stormwater.
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Renton EM retweeted
We asked @waEMD emergency managers:
Having been through the Nisqually Quake, what do you recommend about #earthquake preparedness in Washington?
Here are some of the highlights of their advice!
Please feel free to comment with something you learned, too!
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Pets rely on us to meet their needs, especially in disasters.
Not sure how your furry, feathered, or scaly friends fit into your plan? Learn more at our FREE Pet Preparedness class. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐: rentonwa.gov/petprep
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Thanks for everyone who joined us yesterday for Emergency Preparedness 101. It's always a pleasure meeting residents who want to be more prepared for disastersโfolks after our own hearts! ๐ค๐
Wondering how you can prepare for emergencies? Visit kingcounty.gov/prepare
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We're hosting Emergency Preparedness 101 free of charge next week.
Sign up now to save your seat!๐ช๐ช๐ช
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๐ Renton Technical College
โ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: rentonwa.gov/EP101Feb
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Emergency Preparedness 101. ๐๐ง๏ธ๐ฅ๐ช๏ธโ๏ธ
If you missed it, donโt worry! You can still register for our ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ญ๐ญ class at rentonwa.gov/ep101feb
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Our Emergency Preparedness 101 class is back by popular demand!
You have 2 chances to attend: next week or in February. Register today.
โ ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ณ:
rentonwa.gov/ep101
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rentonwa.gov/ep101feb
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What can you do to better prepare for disasters? Join us to find out. Pick a date and register today.
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โ๏ธ Sign up: rentonwa.gov/EP101
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โ๏ธ Sign up: rentonwa.gov/EP101Feb
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๐๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ to drop off flood debris for free!
If you still have flood debris, you may wish to block off time this Sat. or Sun. January 10-11 to visit one of the three @KingCountyWA Transfer Stations pictured.
For more flood resources, visit kcemergency.com
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Sites:
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ: 18800 Orillia Rd. S, Tukwila
1/10-1/11 hours: 8:30 a.m. โ 5:30 p.m.
๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ: 2300 N 165th St., Shoreline
1/10-1/11 hours: 8:30 a.m. โ 5:30 p.m.
๐๐ป๐๐บ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐: 1650 Battersby Ave E, Enumclaw
1/10-1/11 hours: 9 a.m. โ 5 p.m.
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