“Be Set” evacuation notices have been issued to homes between state Route 162, east of Rainier Avenue Southeast to Veteran’s Park. Those homes should be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Officials advised people to not walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways. If they are driving, do not drive around a barricade or on closed roads. Read more at: https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/weather-news/article313624425.html#storylink=cpy

Initial post: Some residents in the South Prairie area have been notified to evacuate their homes because of flooding Thursday. Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation notices have been issued for people who live in homes between state Route 162 and South Prairie Road East, west to Emery Avenue North. The Sheriff’s Office is going door-to-door to notify people in the area, according to the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. Read more at: https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/weather-news/article313624425.html#storylink=cpy

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by -Puneet Bsanti & Bonny Matejowsky The News Tribune (Tacoma WA)

Power Outage for 183 Customers in Covelo After Acura Crashes into Utility Pole A black Acura sedan crashed into a utility pole along SR-162 Wednesday afternoon, knocking out power to 183 PG&E customers and causing traffic delays as crews worked to clear the scene.

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Pedestrian Killed in SR-162 Hit-and-Run, Driver Interviewed by CHP CHP investigators say the driver, a 20-year-old Covelo resident, failed to stop but later contacted authorities. She was interviewed at her home, and the involved vehicle was located.

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