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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 »

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

June 25, 2017 @ 10:58 am

SEATTLE (June 25, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 10:30 a.m. to support operations surrounding the Pride Parade in Seattle. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. Read more »

Seattle Joint Information Center deactivated

May 1, 2017 @ 9:34 pm

SEATTLE (May 1, 2017) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center this evening at 9:30 p.m., following support of May Day response operations. The Seattle Police Operations Center will continue to monitor activities throughout the City. Read more »

Seattle Joint Information Center Activated

May 1, 2017 @ 1:58 pm

SEATTLE (May 1, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 1 p.m. to support operations regarding May Day activities that are expected in the Seattle area. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. Read more »

Prepare for Possible Wind-Related Outages

April 6, 2017 @ 5:06 pm

With the National Weather Service forecast calling for the possibility of high winds Friday, Seattle City Light is starting its preparations for the possibility of power outages and encouraging customers to do the same. Read more »

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OEM – Disaster Skills Workshop

on June 25, 2017 @ 12:59 pm

Alert Seattle: Join OEM at High Point Community Center on Tuesday June 27 for a Disaster Skills Workshop from 6pm - 8pm. Register at https://goo.gl/YtRKV3

OEM – Light Search and Rescue Class

on May 2, 2017 @ 2:19 pm

AlertSeattle: Join OEM and SFD for a free Search and Rescue class on June 8th at North Seattle College from 6-830pm. Register at https://goo.gl/r8ZOt8

May Day Tips

on April 26, 2017 @ 11:00 am

May Day Tips: click http://bit.ly/MayDaySEA for info on staying safe and aware. On Monday, May 1st, follow SeattlePD, SeattleDOT, and #MayDaySEA on Twitter.

SDOT-Traffic-Major-Disruption

on April 20, 2017 @ 2:30 pm

Alert from Seattle DOT, there is a major traffic disruption on Western Ave, 1st & 2nd Ave between Spring and Columbia, for details: www.twitter.com/seattledot

OEM – Emergency Prep-Generic Template

on April 7, 2017 @ 11:40 am

AlertSeattle: High winds are expected in the Seattle area this afternoon. Go to http://Alert.Seattle.gov for preparedness tips.

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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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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