Congressman Adam Smith

Representing the 9th District of Washington

Flood Preparedness

Securing a permanent fix for the Howard Hanson Dam and the corresponding levee systems is the top priority for addressing potential flooding in the Ninth District.  To that end I appreciate the bipartisan effort of the Washington State delegation in securing the Federal support the Army Corps of Engineers needs to restore the safety of the dam and levee systems to their full potential.

In order to ensure the well-being of the people and the region while the permanent fix is completed, it is imperative that the Interim Risk Reduction Measures continue to move forward as quickly as possible. I am working closely to ensure that happens with both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency at both the federal and local levels.

Flooding Assistance

Below are links to local government agencies and organizations providing resources and helpful information. If you are having trouble locating resources please contact my office at 253.593.6600. If you need help locating health and human services please call 211. 

To help prepare for a flood, learn how to apply for flood insurance or access flood zone maps go to www.fema.gov.

For additional information related to floods visit the websites below:

For local resources visit your county websites: Pierce County; King County

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More on Flood Preparedness

Larsen, Smith: $2 Million Coming for Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration

Feb 8, 2012 Press Release

Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Adam Smith, WA-09, today announced $2 million in funding for two Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds will go to the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project in Marysville and the Seahurst Beach Restoration Project in Burien.

Smith Applauds Funding to Help Reduce Flooding in Pierce County

Oct 13, 2010 Press Release
Today, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) recognized the importance of a more than $1 million Hazard Mitigation Grant received by Pierce County to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Lower Puyallup River Riverside and Clear Creek area. 

Smith’s Statement on Interim Measures to Fix Howard Hanson Dam

Jul 30, 2010 Press Release
“Today marks an important milestone in our efforts to protect the Green River Valley from flooding. This afternoon, the Army Corps of Engineers laid out the details for interim repairs that will strengthen the Howard Hanson Dam. Yesterday, the President signed into law the Fiscal Year 2010 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, which provides the Army Corps of Engineers with $44 million to complete these interim measures.

Smith Applauds Funding to Protect Green River Valley; Strengthen Howard Hanson Dam

Jul 27, 2010 Press Release
Today, Congress approved $44 million for interim measures to strengthen the Howard Hanson Dam and protect the Green River Valley. Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), who has consistently been a leader in coordinating efforts to fix the dam, played a critical role in ensuring that the funding was included in the final version of the bill. The funding, included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to complete a set of interim repairs to the dam. The bill will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.

Smith, Reichert Call for FEMA Exercise in Green River Valley

Sep 26, 2009 Press Release
Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) joined together to call on FEMA to conduct a comprehensive emergency preparedness and response exercise to take place in the Green River Valley as it faces a high risk of flooding due to damage at the Howard Hanson Dam. The exercise would help to ensure preparation at all levels to address the personal and economic impact of potential flooding and storm damage.