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OEM – Emergency Preparedness

on February 13, 2019 @ 1:44 pm

Alert Seattle: The National Weather Service is predicting below freezing temperatures tonight. Snow currently on our sidewalks may freeze over and make getting around tomorrow very tricky. Shovel today, so your neighborhood is safe tomorrow!

JIC-Safety-Winter Storm

on February 11, 2019 @ 8:52 pm

AlertSeattle: Seattle City Light crews are responding to multiple power outages. For details on estimated restoration go to www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/ For tips and information on keeping safe in an outage, visit http://alert.seattle.gov/poweroutage/

SPD/SFD-911 OUTAGE-MAJOR DISRUPTION

on December 27, 2018 @ 10:01 pm

SPD AND SFD-Safety Alert-If you have an emergency and cannot connect to Seattle 911, please call 206 583-2111, 206 625-5011 or text 911. Seattle technicians are working on the matter.

SPD/SFD-911 OUTAGE-MAJOR DISRUPTION

on December 27, 2018 @ 10:01 pm

SPD AND SFD-Safety Alert-If you have an emergency and cannot connect to Seattle 911, please call 206 583-2111, 206 625-5011 or text 911. Seattle technicians are working on the matter.

SFD-Four Alarm Fire

on November 10, 2018 @ 9:46 pm

AlertSeattle: SFD actively fighting fire at 360 W. Ewing St.. Multiple structures on fire. Avoid area and close doors and windows to avoid exposure to smoke.

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Joint Information Center Activated For Winter Storm

February 11, 2019 @ 5:32 am

Seattle (February 11, 2019) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 5:30 a.m. to coordinate communications during the current winter Storm event. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072 and eoc.pio@seattle.gov. Read more »

Joint Information Center Deactivated

February 9, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Seattle (February 9, 2019) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 2:15 p.m. For transportation updates, email sdot.media@seattle.gov. For Seattle City Light power system status, visitwww.seattle.gov/light/sysstat. Read more »

Joint Information Center Activated For Winter Storm

February 9, 2019 @ 7:25 am

SEATTLE (February 9, 2019) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 7:15 a.m. to coordinate communications during the current winter Storm event. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072 and eoc.pio@seattle.gov. Read more »

Joint Information Center Deactivated until 6am Saturday

February 8, 2019 @ 11:00 pm

Seattle (February 8, 2019) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 10:30 p.m. and will activate again at 6 a.m. Saturday, February, 9. Read more »

Joint Information Center Activated For Winter Storm

February 8, 2019 @ 2:33 pm

Seattle (February 8, 2019) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 2:15 p.m. to coordinate communications during the current winter storm event. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072 and eoc.pio@seattle.gov. Read more »

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Joint Information Center Activated For Winter Storm

February 11, 2019 @ 5:32 am

Seattle (February 11, 2019) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 5:30 a.m. to coordinate communications during the current winter Storm event. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072 and eoc.pio@seattle.gov.[...] Read more »

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Stay Safe!

Adopt-a-Drain
Join volunteers across the city who are maintaining storm drains, a critical part of our utility infrastructure.
Live Wire Warning
Keep your distance from a downed line and report it at 684-3000.
Darkened Intersections
Treat all darkened intersections as a four way stop and to be cautious of drivers who may not stop.
Apartments without Fire Alarms
Apartment buildings without power for long periods of time will lose their fire alarm systems. Conduct a fire watch to keep residents safe.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Do not use barbecue or other open flame sources in the home. The smoke from an open flame indoors can lead to death or injury from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Emergency Numbers

Call 911 for life or property threatening emergencies.
Power, sewer, water, drainage: (206) 684-3000
Blockage below street surface: (206) 386-1800
Fallen trees: (206) 386-1218
Roadway obstructions: (206) 386-1218
Traffic signal problems: (206) 386-1206
Landslides: (206) 684-8950
Electrical outage hotline: (206) 684-7400
Temporary shelter: (800) 621-4636
King County Damage Report Hotline: (800) 523-5044