FYI
Published 10:57 pm Friday, March 21, 2008
Spring flooding could be coming
With mountain snowpacks at record levels, emergency management officials warn of possible floods as the weather warms.
Federal Emergency Management Agency regional administrator Susan Reinertson says to inventory and restock 72-hour emergency kits with fresh water, food, prescription medication, flashlight and radio batteries and keep disaster kits at home, in cars and at work.
Consider flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Maximum coverage for single-family homes is $250,000 for the structure and $100,000 for contents. Renters can also insure their belongings for up to $100,000. Businesses can insure buildings for up to $500,000 for the structure and contents for up to $500,000.
For information about the NFIP, contact insurance agents or call 800-427-4661.
Ombudsmen help solve problems
Volunteers are needed to help adults living in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County.
Volunteer ombudsmen serve as advocates, educators, investigators and problem solvers. They receive four days of training and are asked to volunteer four hours a week. Expenses, including mileage, are reimbursed.
The Snohomish County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will offer a four-day training session June 4, 6, 10 and 12. For more information, call Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393 or e-mail michal.glauner@co.snohomish.wa.us.
Kamiak game helps hunger relief
The Kamiak High School National Honor Society is hosting the school’s third annual basketball game between seniors and staff at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Kamiak main gym, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Northwest Harvest, a regional hunger relief organization. The society hopes to raise $5,000 at the game.
Musician, artist mentors needed
Volunteers with interests in music and crafts are needed to help people with disabilities experience the arts.
Those interested can be a visiting musician at Village Community Services’ weekly Friday music jam session, facilitate an arts and craft project, or mentor a musician who has a disability.
For more information, call 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
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