BURLINGTON, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Skagit County has issued an evacuation alert for all residents in Burlington.

According to Skagit County, Gages Slough is flooding into homes in Burlington.

The National Guard is knocking on doors now to notify any and all residents to evacuate.

For information on where to seek shelter, including Bayview Elementary, head to the incident page on the Skagit County website by clicking here.