UPDATE: Water break at Arrowhead Gardens

(WSB photo)

5:14 PM: Big SFD response at the Arrowhead Gardens seniors complex in SE West Seattle right now. They tell us a major pipe along the underground floor of the easternmost building broke. They’re going to have to do some pumping, and that’s why the Marine Response unit is part of the callout.

6:12 PM UPDATE: SFD adds via Twitter, “Firefighters are working to remove a large amount of water from the structure. Coordinated effort with King County Metro and Red Cross to assist with displaced occupants.” We’ve also added video above showing where some of the water is spilling onto a garage ramp.

12:14 AM: The American Red Cross was called in to help, according to a news release we received via e-mail:

…DAT (Disaster Action Team) 5 responded to the event:

*14 units were affected
*Several individuals (and 1 service dog) were displaced

Initially, all 144 units of the affected building were impacted by the event. Red Cross responders established a shelter, but were able to help mitigate the event and minimize the number of residents who ultimately elected to relocate.

4 Replies to "UPDATE: Water break at Arrowhead Gardens"

  • Mary June 24, 2018 (2:21 pm)

    Uh, newsflash. Because of the leak, the water’s shut off for the entire building for the next three days.  A building full of disabled and seniors. That means approximately 160 tenants are “impacted”, not 14.

    • WSB June 24, 2018 (3:58 pm)

      Thanks for the update. That was a quote from the Red Cross and we hadn’t heard anything further from anyone else to indicate the situation hadn’t been resolved until your comment. Is water being brought in?

  • McBride June 24, 2018 (8:16 pm)

    To clarify,.Water is shut off  to the  building in question. In that sense, all occupants of that building were, and are, impacted. Water, both for hydration and sanitation was brought in last night. This established a viable alternative for residents who chose to shelter in place rather than relocate to a  shelter..The number of units in this building which were damaged by water was 14. The primary challenge to occupancy (beyond access to water) was the loss of the two elevators which facilitated building access. Once elevator function was recovered and water brought in, the role of the Red Cross in this engagement was to establish an environment where the impacted residents could self-select the best circumstance for shelter. .Understandably, and in common with most disruptions, circumstances are not ideal. To the extent that these circumstances can be managed by the mission of the Red Cross, the impacted residents have been served. On average, the American Red Cross, Northwest Region responds to an emergency every 6 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free of charge. For more information about the Red Cross, visit http://www.redcross.org/, follow us on Twitter @RedCrossNW or Facebook..Mat McBride, DAT 5 PIO

  • Mary Howard June 29, 2018 (10:14 am)

    No Arrowhead Gardens diden’t  put people up anywere only Redcross did. and I had to stay in my apt for thee day’s I’m Disabled and my Service Animal had to stay in my Flooded Apt for 3 Days , No Toilet and water till the office gave water the 2nd Day.  I Have had 4 Flood’s in my Apt and they are not my fault, I’m haveing to Sell my 2 Year old Jazzy Electic Wheel Chair to try and get money to move. I’m 66 and I have PTSD,  I’m so tired of this. I can see 1  flood but 4 come on that’s to many for anyone. And the water was only for Drinking . The last Flood was Last year on June 19 th, And this one was on June 23rd of this year. And I have had tow before 3 Year’s ago and I had just had my Toe’s taken and I had to walk in the water. And I have Picture’s on my Phone  of Last year’s Flood and this one. 

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