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  • SFD-Safety-Gas Leak July 28, 2020 @ 6:45 pm
    E. Lynn St. and Minor Ave. E.: gas has been shut off and is now secured. Firefighters conducting air monitoring before allowing residents back in to impacted buildings. Listen to instructions of crews at the scene.
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AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – July 25 – July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020 @ 2:38 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 Announces Additional Citywide Testing Sites in South Seattle Governor’s Office, WA State […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – July 18 – July 24, 2020

July 24, 2020 @ 1:24 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 Free Street Closure Permits Available for Restaurant and Business Operation During Pandemic Governor’s […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – July 10 – July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020 @ 1:31 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 Governor’s Office, WA State departments, and King County News Inslee announces 10-person limit on gatherings […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – July 3 – July 9, 2020

July 10, 2020 @ 2:15 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 Six-Year Seattle Transportation Benefit District Proposal to Aid in Equitable COVID-19 Recovery […] Read more »

AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – June 29 – July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 @ 4:39 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 As Cases Double in King County Over the Last Two Weeks, City of Seattle Launches […] Read more »

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AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Weekly Update – July 25 – July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020 @ 2:38 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 Announces Additional Citywide Testing Sites in South Seattle Governor’s Office, WA State […][...] Read more »

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  • 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
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  • 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

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