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SPD-Safety-Police Activity- Avoid Area September 23, 2020 @ 7:22 pm
AlertSeattle: SPD: Police activity at 2500 block of 4th Ave. 4th Ave closed bt Wall and Vine. Avoid the area. Go to https://twitter.com/SeattlePD for updates

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AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – September 19 – 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 @ 2:32 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News City of Seattle Surpasses 200,000th COVID-19 Test City of Seattle enrolls thousands in Utility Discount […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – September 12 – 18, 2020

September 18, 2020 @ 3:34 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News City Allocates Over $19 Million in COVID-Related Funding to Rental Assistance and Homeowner Support Mayor […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – September 5 – 11, 2020

September 11, 2020 @ 5:35 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News Mayor Durkan Announces up to $11.6 Million in Funding for Homeless Service Providers to Help […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – August 29 – September 4, 2020

September 4, 2020 @ 1:34 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News City of Seattle to Offer Child Care for 550 Children at 19 Sites Throughout Seattle […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – August 22 – 28, 2020

August 28, 2020 @ 1:58 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News City of Seattle Surpasses $19 million in Federal Aid for Ongoing Food Assistance for Seattle […] Read more »

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AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – September 19 – 25, 2020

September 25, 2020 @ 2:32 pm

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources. News City of Seattle Surpasses 200,000th COVID-19 Test City of Seattle enrolls thousands in Utility Discount […][...] 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