This is flood awareness week

Flood Awareness Week runs through Friday, Oct. 20.

Serious flooding generally occurs between October and March.

The Skagit County government offers a variety of alert tools for residents. Sgn up for CodeRed Alerts, follow @SkagitGov on Twitter, or sign up for news releases to receive key emergency information before, during and after an event..

Information: skagitcounty.net/flood or contact Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, 360-416-1850.

Source: Skagit County Department of Emergency Management