The King County Council adopted amendments to Flood Protection Ordinance 10870 on Oct. 26.
The revisions were required by the Federal Emergency Management Association. If the changes were not implemented, King County residents would not be eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program. (For more information on the changes, check out this earlier Northwest Hub post.)
Before the final vote, councilmember Jane Hague called the ordinance “timely” given the flooding season is looming and the precarious status of the Hanson Dam on the Green River. She “urge[d] quick support” for the sake of citizens in that region to ensure they have the chance to obtain insurance before any flooding may occur.
No public comments were given and the ordinance passed unanimously.
