Record It.
When you notice graffiti, it is very important to record it. Whip out your cell phone or digital camera and take a snapshot of the "tag" and related damage. If you don't have access to a camera you should write the description down and/or draw it if you can. You can find an easy reporting form here.

Report It.
Take your snapshot, drawing or written description immediately to the police. You can contact the police at (206) 296-3311, drop it by City Hall, mail it in, or e-mail it to kslate@ci.covington.wa.us. The importance of reporting graffiti (and quickly) is to allow police to discover what types of graffiti are in Covington and notice trends, similarities, or patterns. Police often can tell who has done the "tagging" when they see an image of it. You can find an easy reporting form here.

Remove It.
When is the best time to remove graffiti? Immediately after you see it. Recording and reporting the graffiti is step one to the removal process. It is proven that the best method to stop graffiti is to remove it promptly after it appears because taggers don't get to enjoy their work if it is gone so quickly. The city provides free Graffiti Removal Kits to aid businesses and homeowners in removing graffiti promptly.

Graffiti Removal Kits
To help residents and businesses remove graffiti when it happens, the City has put together Graffiti Removal Kits with the help of some local businesses: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Sherwin Williams, and Alpine Markings.

Kit contents include: (not all kits are identical)

Graffiti Removal Spray Sandpaper Masking Tape Gloves

Paint Roller Foam Brush Bucket Coupons for Paint

To be eligible to receive a Graffiti Removal Kit you must be a Covington resident or business, complete a short form indicating location, time and date of graffiti, and provide proof of graffiti - like a snapshot. Graffiti Removal Kits are available at City Hall.

Clean Covington Day
On Saturday, September 11th, 2010 the City will hold the second annual Clean Covington Day. Community groups, volunteers and city staff will participate in cleaning up graffiti around Covington. Residents who are unable to clean graffiti from their property due to age or disability can register to be included in the Clean Covington Day event. Interested parties should contact the City's Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate (contact info below) to sign up for the event.

Join The Clean Covington Crew
Clean Covington - Volunteer and Crew Information

Sponsorship Information
Clean Covington - Sponsorship Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Clean Covington - FAQs

Contact For more information, please contact Community Relations Coordinator, Karla Slate, at (253) 638-1110 ext. 2234 or kslate@ci.covington.wa.us.