Navigating the aftermath: Renton's flood recovery and resources

Published on December 22, 2025

Flood resources

In December, our region experienced an atmospheric river event that impacted Renton residents, particularly those near the Cedar River and surrounding low-lying areas. Since then, the city has continued to manage the aftermath of this record flood event by checking and securing city buildings, trails, bridges, and roads, along with debris cleanup.   

In an emergency, it is important to visit the city's website for the latest updates at rentonwa.gov/emergencyinfo.

We know many of you want to pitch in and support your neighbors. Here's a simple list to get started:  

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How you can help

Sign up for alerts and be informed  

Sign up for the following alert systems:  

Be prepared and learn about:  

  • Ready-Set-Go: King County uses the Ready-Set-Go Alert Levels during an evacuation. Learn how to prepare at rentonwa.gov/alert  

Donate or volunteer  

  • The NW Regional Red Cross is helping people in nearby cities who were displaced or affected and welcome donations to support their efforts. Donate at redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief.html
  • If you are considering making a financial donation, one safe place to donate is through give.wa.gov, which has a page specifically designated for the 2025 WA State Floods at give.wa.gov/cfd/Disaster-Relief-Center
  • Visit Serve Washington at servewashington.wa.govn.wa.gov. This is the state's official volunteer coordination program, which helps connect people with legitimate volunteer opportunities aligned with current needs.
  • The City of Renton always needs volunteers for regular programs. Sign up online at rentonwa.gov/volunteer
  • Join our CERT program by registering for the upcoming course in April 2026. Check rentonwa.gov/cert for information on upcoming classes.  

 

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Were you impacted by the flood?

Human Services / food resources   

  • Call 211 or visit wa211.org for available information and a range of resources from utility assistance, food, housing, and more. 211 is a free, confidential, and multilingual helpline providing a one-stop connection to local community services.  
  • Disaster Cash Assistance is available December 17, 2025, to January 15, 2026, for eligible households affected by flooding in specific counties, including King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Read more in the full news release. To apply, call the Washington Department Social and Health Services (DSHS) Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage, you can file a claim to replace those food benefits. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office to request a replacement. To receive this help, you must file a claim within 10 days of the flooding or outage.
  • The City of Renton's Human Services Division funds multiple agencies that can help with daily necessities.

Flood damage recovery   

 

The city will continue to gather information on resources as they become available and publish them at rentonwa.gov/floodresources.  

Contact Us

Email

communications@rentonwa.gov

 

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