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Traffic Detours on 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and Yesler Way Begin the Week of October 23

October 20, 2017 @ 1:47 pm

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers that crews will be locating utilities along 1st Ave S between S Jackson St and Yesler Way to prepare for upcoming utility work. This will require detours in small sections along northbound 1st Ave S and westbound S Jackson St. During weekdays from 7 am to 5 […] Read more »

Paving on 40th Ave NE near NE 70th St October 5th -6th

September 29, 2017 @ 2:27 pm

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers that crews will be repaving 40th Avenue NE between NE 70th and NE 72nd Streets starting Thursday, October 5 to Friday, October 6. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, beginning Thursday, October 5 to Friday, October 6, travelers can expect: 40th Ave NE will […] Read more »

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center has Deactivated for Torchlight Parade

July 29, 2017 @ 10:46 pm

SEATTLE (July 29, 2017) – The City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center deactivated this evening at 10:45 p.m. following Torchlight Parade festivities. Read more »

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center Activated for Torchlight Parade

July 29, 2017 @ 7:41 pm

SEATTLE (July 29, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 6 p.m. to support Torchlight Parade festivities. Read more »

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center has Deactivated for Seattle Pride Parade

June 25, 2017 @ 4:02 pm

SEATTLE (June 25, 2017) – The City of Seattle has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 4 p.m. in support of operations surrounding the Pride Parade in Seattle. Read more »

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OEM – Emergency Prep.-Earthquake Dril

on October 19, 2017 @ 10:22 am

AlertSeattle: DRILL - Drop Cover and Hold during the Great Shakeout Earthquake DRILL at 10:19 am! Go to www.seattle.gov/emergency for preparedness info

OEM – Emergency Prep.-Earthquake Dril

on October 19, 2017 @ 10:22 am

AlertSeattle: DRILL - Drop Cover and Hold during the Great Shakeout Earthquake DRILL at 10:19 am! Go to www.seattle.gov/emergency for preparedness info

OEM- Earthquake Home Retrofit Class

on September 22, 2017 @ 11:32 am

There is still open space in our Earthquake Home Retrofit class Saturday from 1030am to 1230pm at the Rainier Beach Library. More info at https://goo.gl/rxBNXT

SFD-Magnolia Arson Fires

on September 6, 2017 @ 1:40 pm

AlertSeattle from Fire: A series of set fires have occurred in the Magnolia neighborhood over the past few months. The majority of these fires have been intentionally set in recycle bins or in outside shrubbery/hedges. Two of the fires have spread to nearby structures. View an interactive map of arson fire locations and tips for reducing arson at your home at http://fireline.seattle.gov/2017/09/06/magnolia-arson-fires/

SFD-Magnolia Arson Fires

on September 6, 2017 @ 1:40 pm

AlertSeattle from Fire: A series of set fires have occurred in the Magnolia neighborhood over the past few months. The majority of these fires have been intentionally set in recycle bins or in outside shrubbery/hedges. Two of the fires have spread to nearby structures. View an interactive map of arson fire locations and tips for reducing arson at your home at http://fireline.seattle.gov/2017/09/06/magnolia-arson-fires/

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City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center has Deactivated for Torchlight Parade

July 29, 2017 @ 10:46 pm

SEATTLE (July 29, 2017) – The City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center deactivated this evening at 10:45 p.m. following Torchlight Parade festivities.[...] Read more »

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Treat all darkened intersections as a four way stop and to be cautious of drivers who may not stop.
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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
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