Crossposted from King County Local

When record rain and flooding hit our region, the Department of Local Services worked around the clock to keep our communities safe—monitoring conditions in real-time; responding quickly to hazards to our roads and bridges like flooding, slides, and debris; reinforcing and fixing levees; sharing critical health and safety information; and providing uninterrupted support to the countywide Emergency Operations Center.

The department’s Road Services Division is responsible for more than 1,500 miles of roads and 192 bridges in unincorporated King County. These roads are lifelines for residents, businesses, and emergency responders. Crews stay vigilant year-round, and when storms strike, that readiness turns into action. Read more.