Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public safety reminder urging residents to stay off levees as first responders and public works crews continue to monitor and repair areas affected by flooding.
Officials emphasized that sightseers, photographers, and non-emergency personnel on levees or in flooded zones can interfere with emergency operations and slow down critical response efforts. For everyone’s safety, authorities are asking the public to avoid these areas entirely.
Residents seeking the latest flood-related updates are encouraged to rely on official sources only, including KentWA.gov and the City of Kent’s official Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram accounts.
The department thanked the community for its cooperation and stressed that staying clear of restricted areas helps keep both the public and first responders safe.