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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.

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.

SDOT – Protest Downtown

on November 8, 2018 @ 3:12 pm

Alert from Seattle DOT, planned protest at 5:30 PM today that is expected to cause impacts to Downtown traffic, for details: www.twitter.com/sdottraffic/

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Joint Information Center Deactivated After Torchlight Parade

July 28, 2018 @ 10:44 pm

Seattle (July 28, 2018) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 10:40 p.m. after supporting operations related to the Torchlight Parade in the Seattle area. Read more »

The City of Seattle EOC will be activated as of 6:30pm for the 2018 Seafair Torchlight Parade.

July 28, 2018 @ 6:44 pm

The City of Seattle EOC will be activated as of 6:30pm for the 2018 Seafair Torchlight Parade. City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management Staff Duty Officer seattle-eoc@seattle.gov Read more »

Joint Information Center Deactivated For Pride Parade

June 24, 2018 @ 4:19 pm

Seattle (June 24, 2018) – The City of Seattle’s Joint Information Center has deactivated its support of the 2018 Pride Parade. Read more »

The Seattle EOC is activated as of 1030 hours for the Pride Parade

June 24, 2018 @ 11:35 am

The Seattle EOC is activated as of 1030 hours for the Pride Parade. Seattle EOC Planning Section Read more »

Joint Information Center deactivated for May Day

May 1, 2018 @ 9:09 pm

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072 SEATTLE (May 1, 2018, 9:00 pm) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 9 p.m. to support operations related to May Day. View City of Seattle News Release Read more »

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Joint Information Center Deactivated After Torchlight Parade

July 28, 2018 @ 10:44 pm

Seattle (July 28, 2018) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 10:40 p.m. after supporting operations related to the Torchlight Parade in the Seattle area.[...] 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
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