FYI: If your building has sustained any damage which equals 50% of its value during the life of the structure, you are required to bring it into compliance with the codes, whether you have insurance or not. If you have any questions or would like to talk about this, contact Craig Bruner, Building Official, City of Sultan, PO Box 1199, Sultan, WA 98294-1199, Phone 360-793-2231, e-mail: craig.bruner@ci.sultan.wa.us. If you are in the flood zone, get flood insurance.

If you have any questions call 360-793-2231. Materials are updated as new information becomes available.

1. The Floodway, which is located south of Dyer Road and Skywall Drive alongside the Skykomish River and West of 1st Street bordering the Sultan River.
2. The 100-Year Flood Zone, which contains a large portion of the City.
3. The 500-Year Flood Zone, which is a small fraction of the City found mostly on the fringes of the 100-Year Zone.

To date, the City has enforced the Critical Areas Codes prohibiting dumping or filling along the streams, wetlands and other critical areas listed in the Unified Development Code. A major part of the plan will be based on property owner's support and cooperation in identifying and reporting possible problem areas or violations.

• If you have propane tanks, be sure they are turned off and scured to the ground. Floating propane tanks are a hazard to everyone.
• Remember, a supply of drinking water, emergency food, a first aid kit, and flashlights are the bare minimums.
• Secure your home before leaving. Turn off the electricity, gas and water if possible.
• Fill your car's gas tank. Gasoline pumps will not be working if electricity has been cut off.
• If there is time, some items to take with you are:
  • Prescription medications (insulin, oxygen, nitroglycerin, etc.)
  • Eyeglasses
  • Clothing (enough for at least 24 hours)
  • Personal Items (toiletries, documents, photo albums, etc.)
  • Bedding (sleeping bags, blankets, pillows)
  • Baby or child supplies (food, diapers, and toys)
  • Money (cash, credit cards, checks, etc.)
  • Proper Identification (especially important for small children)
  • Pets will be allowed at shelters; bring food for pets. Dogs must be leashed.

The schools may close early, busses may not run, and you need to have a safe prearranged location for you and your children to meet. Make sure you have a phone number of a friend or relative out of the area for your family members to check in with. This is an excellent way to make sure everyone in your family is accounted for.

Do not drive through floodwaters; it is the number one cause of flood deaths and is against the law.

• If you live east of Wagley Creek in the Dyer addition, you should pay close attention to Wagley Creek.
• The SR 2 Bridge over the Sultan River was nearly shut down during the flood of 1995.
• The Public Works Department will post signs on barricades for evacuation routes and some streets may become one way during the emergency.