Item 7e Memo

PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA  STAFF BRIEFING 
Item No.        7e 
Date of Meeting   November 30, 2009 
DATE:    November 17, 2009 
TO:     Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:    Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development 
Kathleen Gleaves, Emergency Preparedness Manager, Seaport 
Michael Lufkin, Emergency Preparedness, Aviation 
SUBJECT:  Update on Emergency Management Planning - Green River Flooding 
This briefing provides an update on the Port's preparations for potential flooding on the Green River due
to reduced capability of the Howard Hansen Dam. Topics include: 
The Corps of Engineers announced that temporary repairs to the dam have reduced the chance of
flooding in the Green River Valley from 1:3 to 1:25 for this winter. 
Port planning organization and staff communications measures are in place. 
Procurement and setup of emergency generators for SeaTac International Airport are nearing
operational completion. 
Priorities and procedures for responding to public and private requests for real estate facilities to
relocate from the flood-threatened zone are in preparation.  Four formal requests have been
received. 
The Port has agreed in principal to enter into an agreement with King County for emergency use
of the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal

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