Residents Guide - 2016-2017

Covington / Maple Valley / Black Diamond

2016-2017 RESIDENTS’ GUIDE

A supplement to the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter

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Chuck Barrios 206-841-1901

Philip Baskaron 206-255-3400

Monica Bracken 206-321-1047

Marlene Burns 206-948-5829

Angela Chambers 253-217-8112

Duane Coleman 206-818-1706

Pat Conger 206-227-1959

Leah D’Amato 253-249-4451

Larry Davis 206-949-3434

Dawn Dube 206-396-8926

Gina Galando 253-350-5106

Calvin Gligorea Branch Manager

Jan Glenn 253-261-3025

Victoria Gulsvig 206-818-8038

Joan Hanson 206-949-4811

Deidre Hicks 206-898-1964

Chris Higginbotham 206-485-1308

Len Huber 206-930-8079

Michele Hunt 206-334-7449

Zdenka Kalezic 206-407-4404

Lisa Kimball 253-223-7444

Stephen Kitajo 206-972-9721

Cris LeCompte 206-595-7422

Cindy Lucas 206-714-9716

Team Lyman 253-709-0913

Dominick Mandato 253-797-1568

Florence Ong 253-347-0510

Tracie Pentzold 206-920-1063

Jill Petty 253-350-2225

Sarn Saechao 425-445-6795

Teresa Saenger 206-510-8407

Raj Sangha 206-617-4934

Jasmine Santana 206-422-5618

Mary Saucier 206-947-0239

Marilyn Schroeder 206-999-3276

Melanie Scott 253-261-8882

Becky Seelow 253-797-4645

Pat Sheets 253-740-1102

Cindy Smalley 206-841-5321

Karen Stevenson 206-251-6200

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Thomas Ulep 206-250-3845

Joy Urakawa 206-669-6868

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Carla Vertrees 253-859-7438

Rhonda Ingalls 253-332-9941

Elizabeth Waloweek 253-217-6173

Lorelei Windhorn 253-569-1058

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YOUR LINK TO CITY NEWS www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington The City of Covington operates a pretty active Facebook page. It’s where we often go first to post urgent news and updates, inform the public of upcoming events and answer questions from followers. Head to www.Facebook.com/CityofCovington and “like” our page to be one of the first to learn about Covington news.

BY PHONE: You can reach the City by calling (253) 480-2400. General recorded information like hours and directions can be heard, and you can be connected to any city department or the reception desk for further information.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CITY Following our Facebook page is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to get updates about City happenings and be able to ask general questions. But, when you have a more specific issue, here are some other options for touching base with the City:

Animal Control Business Licenses Building Inspections City Events Code Enforcement Community Room Rental Covington Aquatic Center Human Services Media Inquiries New Development Permits Police (non-emergency) Potholes Recreation/Sports Registration Recycling and Trash Street Lights Out Volunteering

ON THE WEB: Visit the City’s website at www. covingtonwa.gov to view council and commission meeting agendas and minutes, the City’s calendar of events, learn about ongoing projects and hot topics, and more.

DIRECT PHONE NUMBERS: (206) 296-7387 (253) 480-2447 (253) 480-2445 (253) 480-2402 (253) 480-2448 (253) 480-2404 (253) 480-2480 (253) 480-2411 (253) 480-2402 (253) 480-2442 (253) 480-2447 (206) 296-3311 (253) 480-2471 (253) 480-2480 (253) 480-2463 (888) 225-5773 (253) 480-2411

WWW.COVINGTONWA.GOV ELECTED OFFICIALS Marlla Mhoon - Position 1 Mark Lanza - Position 2 Margaret Harto - Position 3 Joseph Cimaomo Jr. - Position 4 Sean Smith, Mayor Pro Tem - Position 5 Fran McGregor Hollums - Position 6 Jeff Wagner, Mayor - Position 7

Marlla Mhoon

Joseph Cimaono Jr

Mark Lanza

Sean Smith

Margaret Harto

Fran McGregor Hollums

Jeff Wagner

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• Erik J. Novak, M.D.

• Craig T. Arntz, M.D.

• Christopher R. Howe, M.D.

• Niket Shrivastava, M.D.

• William P. Barrett, M.D.

• John Howlett, M.D.

• Jason H. Thompson, M.D.

• Traci G. Barthel, M.D.

• Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.

• Martin S. Tullus, M.D.

• Susan R. Cero, M.D.

• Andrew Merritt, M.D.

• Robert G. Veith, M.D.

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City of Covington Mayor’s Letter Covington is young compared to our neighbors and we will be celebrating our 20th birthday (as an incorporated city) in 2017. Covington has come a long way in the past 20 years and continues to be a desirable community for residents to live in and businesses to locate.

Covington serves as a retail and medical hub for residents of the city and the surrounding community. Additionally, a new retail and living development is taking shape in the north end of the city and our first hospital is already under construction in the downtown core area. The city is truly a one-stop shop for all the services the community needs.

Covington is very community-oriented and focuses on bringing its residents family-friendly events throughout the year. In the summer, residents can enjoy the Covington Days Festival, Summer Concert Series, Outdoor Family Movie, KidsFest, Sausage and Cider Fest, and Play Unplugged program. Other events include special swim events like the Spooky Swim (October), and Purple Light Nights Kick Off event (October) as well as the Community Tree Lighting Event (December).

In recent years, the Covington Parks and Recreation Department has expanded its recreation and athletics offerings to provide a comprehensive menu of options for residents. Youth athletics include flag football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and t-ball. Recreational classes range from dance and gymnastics to culinary, music and safety classes. The Covington Aquatic Center is a popular regional pool and is jam packed with activities, lessons, classes, swim team, and special swim events as well.

Residents also enjoy access to some great parks in the city, the most visited being Covington Community Park and Jenkins Creek Park. Covington Community Park is entering Phase 2 of construction which will add an exciting variety of elements to the already popular walking trails and fields. Jenkins Creek Park has been around much longer and recently received a half million dollar upgrade to replace bridges and improve walking trails.

In Covington, we value our residents whether new to the area or long-standing in the community. We invite you to learn more about the city at www.covingtonwa.gov or on Facebook, where you can join the community conversation at www.facebook.com/cityofcovington.

Jeff Wagner

ZIP CODE

98042

POPULATION

18.830

AREA IN SQ. MILES

5.9

PERCENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED

84.6%

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS

5,817

AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE

3.31

MEDIAN AGE

34.7 YRS MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$90,285

MEDIAN HOME VALUE

$308,400

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Our facilities include five general treatment rooms, an isolation area, surgery suite, boarding facilities, and a fenced exercise yard. We also provide digital radiology and dental capabilities, minor and major surgical services, cardiology and EKG monitoring, diet health counseling, and a wide range of preventative medical care. We have access to two 24-hour emergency hospitals less than 25 minutes away. We are open six days a week to serve the needs of our community.

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COVINGTON COMMUNITY LINKS COVINGTON CITY HALL 16720 SE 271st St Covington, WA 98042 COVINGTON LIBRARY 27100 164th Ave SE Covington, WA 98042 253-630-8761 www.kcls.org/covington UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 17300 S E 270th Pl Covington, WA 98042-9998 253-639-6833 www.usps.com VALLEY VEHICLE LICENSING 27331 172nd Avenue SE, #116 Covington, WA 98042 253-630-7090 www.valleyvehiclelicensing.com UTILITIES Puget Sound Energy 10885 NE 4th Street P.O. Box 97034 Bellevue, WA 98009-9734 www.pse.com

Covington Water District 18631 SE 300th Place Kent, WA 98042 253-631-0565 www.covingtonwater.com

Commercial/Multifamily: (253-872-7220 Residential: 206-682-9735 www.republicservices.com/site/covington-wa

CenturyLink (Cable, Internet, Telephone) Residential sales and service: 800-475-7526 www.centurylink.com

LOCAL NEWSPAPER Covington Reporter 27116 167th Pl SE, Suite 114 Covington, WA 98042 Editor: Dennis Box 425-432-1209 425-432-1888 fax www.covingtonreporter.com For delivery concerns please 888-838-3000 circulation@soundpublishing.com

Soos Creek Water & Sewer District 14616 SE 192nd St P.O. Box 58039 Renton, WA 98058-1039 253-630-9900 www.sooscreek.com Comcast Corporation (Cable, Internet, Telephone) P.O. Box 5187 Everett, WA 98206-5187 Residential customers please call 1-800-COMCAST (266-2278) Comcast business customers please call 1-800-316-1619 www.comcast.com

General Inquiries: Toll free in Washington State: 888-225-5773

Republic Services (Solid Waste and Recycling) 22010 76th Ave S Kent, WA 98032

Local Washington State: 425-452-1234 New Construction: 888-321-7779 Call before you dig: 800-424-5555

HOSPITALS & CLINICS Covington MultiCare Clinic & Emergency Room 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 (253-372-7100 www.multicare.org/clinics Covington MultiCare Urgent Care 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-372-7020 www.multicare.org

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405-4234 1-800-552-1419 253-403-1400 www.multicare.org MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (Hospital) 202 N Division St Auburn, WA 98001 For an appointment: 253-874-2000 For further information: 253-833-7711 www.multicare.org/ auburnmedical Valley Medical Center Covington Primary Care 16850 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-395-1960 www.valleymed.org

Valley Medical Center and Hospital 400 S. 43rd St P.O. Box 50010 Renton, WA 98058-5010 General Information: 425-228-3450 Physician Referral or Community Classes: 425-656-INFO Website: www.valleymed.org

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RESIDENTS’ GUIDE 5

City of Maple Valley Mayor’s Letter Why do over 24,000 residents call Maple Valley home and more families move here each year? It’s simple – our City’s unique combination of natural amenities, thriving local businesses and convenient location attract people of all ages. Families appreciate the quality education provided by the Tahoma School District, where test scores are consistently higher than state averages. Maple Valley regularly receives national recognition for being a safe place to live, buy a house and raise a family including accolades from Family Circle, Business Week and many more.

Maple Valley offers the largest listing of festivals and events in the area, benefits from local access to regional parks and trails and relishes a small Town feel that makes it so special. I hope you have enjoyed Lake Wilderness, the Park and Lodge and the many events, activities and programs provided for children, teens and adults. Walk the trail, swim in the lake, enjoy a picnic in the park or join a sports league. The City-owned Lake Wilderness Golf Course is a popular 18-hole, par 70 layout featuring large evergreen trees, strategic bunkers, several water hazards and interesting topography bounded by Lake Wilderness Park.

We value citizens’ involvement in the community and invite you to attend City Council meetings, which are the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month, Town Hall meetings and Open Houses. There are opportunities for volunteers including positions on City commissions and several departments. I encourage you to visit the City’s website, www.maplevalley.com where you can learn more about the community and sign up for eNotification of meetings, events, volunteer openings and local news. You can also visit us on Facebook.

Our City staff members are available to receive comments, answer questions and provide information.

Please call City Hall at (425) 413-8800 and our friendly staff will happily assist you.

Sean P. Kelly

Mayor

ZIP CODE

98038

POPULATION

25,125

AREA IN SQ. MILES

5.9

PERCENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED

67.1%

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS

7,679

AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE

2.95

MEDIAN AGE

34.2 YRS MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$70,008

COORDINATES

47°21’58”N 122°2’41”W

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MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY LINKS MAPLE VALLEY CITY HALL 22017 SE Wax Rd, Suite 200 Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-8800

DRIVER’S LICENSE

LIBRARY

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Washington State Department of Licensing

Maple Valley Library 21844 SE 248th Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-4620

King County Metro Transit Routes: 143, 168

KING COUNTY ELECTIONS

COMMUNITY CENTER/ SENIOR CENTER

919 SW Grady Way Renton, WA 98057-2906 206-296-8683

Greater Maple Valley Community Center 22010 SE 248th Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-1272

NEWSPAPERS Maple Valley/Covington Reporter 425-432-1209 Voice of the Valley 425-432-9696

FIRE & POLICE (non-emergency) Maple Valley Police Department 22017 SE Wax Road, Suite 100 Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-5158

COURT Municipal Court: Kent/Maple Valley Municipal Court 1220 Central Ave South Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5730

MAPLE VALLEY FIRE & LIFE SAFETY King County Fire District #43 23775 SE 264th Street Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-0200

District Court: King County District Court, South Division, Renton Facility 3407 NE 2nd Street Renton, WA 98056 206-205-9200

Seattle Times 206-624-7323 888-624-7323 PET LICENSING AND REGULATIONS King County Pet Licenses are available for purchase at Maple Valley City Hall Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) Phone: 206-296-7387

SCHOOL DISTRICT Tahoma School District District Administration Office 425-413-3400 UTILITIES Cable: Comcast Cable Phone: 1-800-266-2278 Satellite Television: DirecTV Phone: 1-855-802-3473 Exede Satellite Internet Phone: 1-855-627-2553 DISH Network Phone: 1-888-321-7209 Hughes Net Phone: 1-855-788-7047 Best Satellite Providers Electricity/Gas:

Superior Court: King County Superior Court, Maleng Regional Justice Center 401 - 4th Avenue North Kent, WA 98032-4429 206-205-2501

FOOD BANK

POSTAL OFFICE

Maple Valley Food Bank 21415 Renton-Maple Valley Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-8139

Maple Valley Post Office 22023 SE Wax Road Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-4174 usps.com

Puget Sound Energy 1-888-225-5773

Republic Services (Maple Woods/Maple Ridge Highlands and Unincorporated King County) 1-800-221-4508 SEWER Soos Creek Water and Sewer District 253-630-9900 TELEPHONE CenturyLink 1-800-244-1111 WATER Cedar River Water and Sewer District (serves the north part of the City) 425-255-6370 Covington Water District (serves the south part of the City) 253-631-0565 VEHICLE REGISTRATION & EMISSION TESTING

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Recology CleanScapes (within the City limits) 425-413-1555

Emission Testing: Washington State Department of Ecology

Covington Family Dentistry OFFERING EVENING AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS OTTO J. HANSSEN, D.D.S. & ASSOCIATES

GENTLE CONCERNED DENTISTRY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Dr. Hanssen & Family Member: WDS, United Concordia, Blue Cross, Regence, Premera, Delta, MetLife, King County Dental Society

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CHILD ABUSE King County Sexual Abuse Resource Center 888-998-6423

WWW.MAPLEVALLEYWA.GOV ELECTED OFFICIALS Sean P. Kelly, Mayor - Position 1 Dana Parnello, Deputy Mayor - Position 6

DSHS Child & Family Services Child Protective Services 800-562-5624 CHILD CARE Child Care Resources & Referrals 877-543-0060 www.childcare.org

Les Burberry - Position 3 Erin Weaver- Position 4 Megan Sherdian- Position 5 Linda Johnson- Position 7

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY Kent Youth & Family Services Clinical Services / Substance Abuse 253-859-0300 Auburn Youth Resources 253-939-6946 CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS Dynamic Family Services/ Children’s Therapy Center - Kent 253-854-5660

CLOTHING BANK Black Diamond Comm. Center 360-886-1011 Pregnancy Aid of Washington Kent - baby and children’s 253-852-1201 Kent HOPE 253-480-2325 COUNSELING Valley Cities Counseling 325 W. Gowe St., Kent 253-520-9350 www.valleycities.com Kent Youth & Family Services 232 Second Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 253-859-0300 www.kyfs.org CRISIS CLINIC 24-Hour Crisis Line 206-461-3222 www.crisisclinic.org Community Information Line Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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DONATION PICK-UP Salvation Army 1-800-958-7825 Washington Council for the Blind 1-800-255-1147 Vine Maple Place 425-432-2119 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network) 24 hr. Crisis Line & Legal Advocate 425-656-7867 www.dawnonline.org YWCA of Seattle/South King County Confidential women’s support group 425-226-1266 King County Bar Association 206-783-2848 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOUSING Crisis Clinic - bed bank #2-1-1 www.crisisclinic.org CONT. ON NEXT PAGE

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DAWN 206-622-1881 Vine Maple Place Maple Valley, WA 425-432-2119 YWCA 425-226-1266 DSHS Community Service Office 1313 W. Meeker St. #100 Kent Office serves Covington 800-562-5624 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Catholic Community Services Family Center 1229 West Smith Street, Kent Covington residents only call 253-854-0077 x5135 www.ccsww.org Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services Financial Assistance for utilities 425-432-8139 EMERGENCY

ASSISTANCE Black Diamond Community Center Financial assistance for heating bills, rent, gas vouchers for medical appointments. 360-886-1011 FOOD BANKS Maple Valley Food Bank 21415 Maple Valley Highway Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-432-8139

Volunteer Chore Services 206-828-5787 SEXUAL ASSAULT KC Sexual Assault Resource Center 1-888-998-6423 www.kcsarc.org

Public Health – Seattle & KC 206-535-2497 HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM Repair and Weatherization King County Housing Repair Program 206-214-1240 www.metrokc.gov/dchs/csd/ housing/

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Youth Auburn Youth Resources 253-735-3582

WA Adult Day Services 206-461-3899

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King County Housing Repair For major home repairs 206-263-9095 SENIOR SERVICES Black Diamond Comm. Center Adult Day Care 360-886-2418

The Storehouse Home Delivery on Saturday Covington area 253-631-3038

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City of Black Diamond Mayor’s Letter A rich history surrounds the City of Black Diamond from the famous Black Diamond Bakery to the Black Diamond Historical Museum. The city is nestled in the foothills of Mount Rainier and the Cascades, within miles of the beautiful Green River Gorge and Flaming Geyser Park. We have hiking and biking trails throughout the city and the region, along with Lake Sawyer Regional Park and the Boat Launch Park on Lake Sawyer.

We host Minor’s Day on the 2nd Saturday of July and our Labor Day 3 day event, which also features a parade on Labor Day that actually closes Highway 169 for approximately 2 hours. Our city gym now offers Jazzercise, basketball, volleyball and Karate.

Our Black Diamond Community Center offers social, recreational and emergency services for seniors, families and youth. This Center has been designated as the Red Cross Mass Disaster Center for the South King County area in case of a major emergency/ disaster in the region.

Please visit our web site and feel free to visit our city for business opportunities, recreation and dining. We invite open communication and access to City Council and staff. Black Diamond is a great place to live, work, play and do business.

Carol Benson

ZIP CODE

98010

POPULATION

4,338

AREA IN SQ. MILES

6.66

PERCENT OF OWNER-OCCUPIED

56.3%

NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS

1,546

AVG. HOUSEHOLD SIZE

3.05

MEDIAN AGE

40.4 YRS MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$67,092

COORDINATES

47°19’4”N 122°0’53”W

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Black Diamond History

BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY LINKS

The City of Black Diamond was incorporated in 1959, but was first established as a community in the late 1880s for the mining of coal. At the turn of the century the town was a major exporter of coal in the region. The Pacific Coast Coal Company in Black Diamond became the largest coal mining operation on the West Coast.

Some historic buildings retain their original locations.

The City is on the verge of growth. At 4,160 citizens, population projections may reach above 20,000 in the next 20 years. Over the past several years, major annexations have increased the population and acreage of Black Diamond. The annexation of the Lake Sawyer area in 1998 doubled the number of citizens. Recent annexations in the City’s urban growth area have increased the city’s size by approximately 1,600 acres.

Unlike other communities, the city has stood firm to its vision and growth strategies as identified with the community and captured in the Comprehensive Plan.

As the final pieces fall into place, Black Diamond is in the position to allow growth to occur in a well-planned, environmentally sensitive manner that protects the rural character of our community.

BLACK DIAMOND CITY HALL 24310 Roberts Dr Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-5700

WWW.CI.BLACKDIAMOND.WA.US ELECTED OFFICIALS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 24301 Roberts Drive Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-5700 POLICE DEPARTMENT 25510 Lawson Street Black Diamond, WA 98010 253-631-1012 Emergency: 9-1-1

Carol Benson - Mayor Tamie Deady - Position 1 Erika Morgan - Position 2 Janie Edelman - Position 3 Pat Pepper - Position 4 Brian Weber - Position 5

MUNICIPAL COURT 25510 Lawson Street Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-7784 POST OFFICE 25228 Baker St Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-9429 BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY CENTER 31605 Third Ave Black Diamond, WA 98010 360-886-1011

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SCHOOL DISTRICTS COVINGTON SCHOOLS Our district boundaries encompass approximately 71 square miles.

This includes a large area of Kent, a significant portion of unincorporated King County, all of Covington, and portions of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, and SeaTac.

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CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 19640 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7620

CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25225 180th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7634

MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25621 140th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98042 253-373-7664

MATTSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 16400 SE 251st Street Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7670

GRASS LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 28700 191st Place SE Kent, WA 98042 253-373-7661

SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 31135 228th Avenue SE Black Diamond, WA 98010 253-373-7750

HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 27641 144th Avenue SE Kent, WA 98042 253-373-7313

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 22300 132nd Avenue SE Kent, WA 98042 253-373-7630

RAINIER CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 26201 180th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 253-639-7715

KENTLAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21401 SE 300th Street Kent, WA 98042 253-373-4900

CEDAR VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26500 Timberlane Way SE Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7649

KENTWOOD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25800 164th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7680

JENKINS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 26915 186th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7331

COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 17070 SE Wax Road Covington, WA 98042 253-373-7652

KENTWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 26223 164th Avenue SE Covington, WA 98042 253-631-8853

LAKE YOUNGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 19660 142nd Avenue SE Kent, WA 98042 253-373-7646

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SCHOOL DISTRICTS TAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 409

GLACIER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 23700 SE 280th St. Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.3700

25720 Maple ValleyBlack Diamond Rd SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425-413-3400

LAKE WILDERNESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 24216 Witte Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.3500

BLACK DIAMOND SCHOOLS ENUMCLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT

BLACK DIAMOND ELEMENTARY 25314 Baker Street Black Diamond, WA 98010 360.802.7570

2929 McDougall Avenue Enumclaw, WA 98022 360.802.7100 WWW.ENUMCLAW.WEDNET.EDU

BYRON KIBLER ELEMENTARY 2057 Kibler Avenue Enumclaw, WA 98022 360.802.7263

TAHOMA HIGH SCHOOL 18200 SE 240th St Covington WA 98042 425-413-6200

ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25700 Maple ValleyBlack Diamond Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.3300

ENUMCLAW HIGH SCHOOL 226 Semanski Street South Enumclaw, WA 98022 Main Office: 360.802.7669

TAHOMA MIDDLE SCHOOL 24425 SE 216th St Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.3600

SHADOW LAKE ELEMENTARY 22620 Sweeney Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.6100

ENUMCLAW MIDDLE SCHOOL 550 Semanski Street South Enumclaw, WA 98022 Main Office: 360.802.7150 THUNDER MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL 42018 264th Ave. S.E. Enumclaw, WA 98022 Main Office: 360.802.7492

CEDAR RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 22615 Sweeney Road SE Maple Valley, WA 98038 425.413.5400

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ARE YOU PREPARED? Being prepared can change everything. By planning ahead, you can increase the chances of survival for you and your family, not to mention gain peace of mind knowing you are in control.

Catastrophes can happen at any time and are likely to happen here. Imagine you are at work, on the road, or at home during a catastrophe. How would you communicate with loved ones? Are you prepared to survive without essential services, such as running water, electricity, or phones for 7 to 10 days?

1. MAKE A PLAN ✔ Make a family emergency communication plan, identify an out-of-state contact ✔ Plan for people, pets and property ✔ Review and practice your emergency plan 2. BUILD A KT ✔ Build a kit for at least 7 to 10 days ✔ Save important documents/records on USB drives, store one at home and one in a safety deposit box ✔ Create customized kits for home, office and vehicle 3. HELP EACH OTHER ✔ Get involved – Create networks of neighbors and co-workers, work together to pool resources ✔ Participate in a training – CPR, first aid, Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) ✔ Learn how to reduce hazards (e.g. shutting off gas supply if needed, strap water heater in place, etc.)

BUILD A KIT FOR AT LEAST 7 TO 10 DAYS Imagine if resources aren’t available for seven or more days. You might have to take care of

minor injuries and access to resources will likely be limited. Help your family be better prepared by gathering additional supplies and customizing the list to meet your needs. Once you have the basics, think about items you could use to help yourself and others, or simply improve your comfort.

Identify a storage container or key location to place your survival kit, then gather and store supplies. Supplies include water and food as well as items for shelter and warmth, first aid, communication, personal hygiene and sanitation. It’s possible your home could be damaged and you may have to evacuate; be sure to include a backpack or similar bag so you can pack some of these items to go. Many of these supplies you may already have at home.

Below are suggested basic supplies to survive for 7 to 10 days.

■ Water – one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation ■ Food – at least 7 to 10 day supply of non-perishable food per person ■ Cash – ATMs won’t work without electricity ■ Battery-powered radio and extra batteries ■ Flashlight and extra batteries ■ First aid kit ■ Whistle to signal for help ■ Filter mask or cotton t-shirt to help filter the air ■ Moist towelettes for sanitation ■ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities if needed ■ Manual can opener for food ■ Shelter items like tents, tarps and rope ■ Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation ■ Unique family needs: supplies for infants, pets and elderly, prescriptions, and important family documents Local agencies across Puget Sound are teaming up to share information and encourage residents to prepare for catastrophic events with this regional campaign, WHAT TO DO TO MAKE IT THROUGH. For other useful checklists and preparedness resources visit: www.makeitthrough.org

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We’re pleased to provide remarkable care in our state-of-the-art clinics: Covington Clinic South – Family Medicine with Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urgent Care Covington Clinic North – Anticoagulation, Breast Center, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Midwives, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Rheumatology Maple Valley Clinic at Four Corners – Primary & Urgent Care Lake Sawyer Clinic – Primary Care Discover more at valleymed.org Physician Referral Line: 425.656.4636

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PAINT CENTER Pratt & Lambert, Best Look, Evolution, Cabot and Superdeck

RENTAL carpet cleaners, drain snakes, power tools and more

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