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NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:              Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072                               Joint Information Center Activated For World Cup Belgium vs. Senegal   Seattle 7-1-2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 8 a.m. to support operations related to the Belgium vs. Senegal world Cup game.  Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries… [ Keep reading ]

NEWS RELEASE  FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Contact:    Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov | (206) 233-5072                             Joint Information Center is now open Seattle, June 28, 2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 10:30 a.m. to support operations related to the Pride Parade. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072 or eoc.pio@seattle.gov. Follow us on… [ Keep reading ]

Pride Parade Traffic Disruptions

Alert Seattle: (SDOT) Happy Pride Day! If you are heading into Downtown Seattle today, please give yourself plenty of time to navigate traffic and find parking. With less than an hour to go before the parade begins, we are seeing plenty of traffic cong…

June 26, 2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 3 p.m. to support operations related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. Follow us on social media: 

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Event Traffic Disruption for World Cup

Alert Seattle: (SDOT) There will be regionwide travel impacts today due to the FIFA Men’s World Cup. Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood will become a pedestrian zone, and streets will be closed to cars starting at 9 a.m. People are encouraged to tak…

Joint Information Center Activated for FIFA World Cup 2026

Seattle, June 15, 2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 7:00 a.m. to support operations related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. Follow us on social media: Seattle Office of Emergency Management | Twitter/X | FacebookSeattle Police Department… [ Keep reading ]

All Lanes Reopened State Route 99

Alert Seattle from the Seattle Department of Transportation: All northbound lanes of SR 99 just north of Alaskan Way South (MP 31) are now open. The earlier collision has been cleared. Traffic is beginning to recover, but drivers should still expect on…

Traffic Disruption

Alert Seattle (SDOT): SR 99 northbound just north of Alaskan Way S (MP 31). All northbound lanes closed due to a collision. No ETA on reopening. Use alternate routes. For updates: follow WSDOT and SDOT on social media

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:  Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072 

Joint Information Center Activated for FIFA World Cup 2026 Seattle, June 15, 2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 7:00 a.m. to support operations related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072. Follow us on social media: … [ Keep reading ]

World Cup Event Traffic Disruption

Alert Seattle: (SDOT) There will be regionwide travel impacts today due to the FIFA Men’s World Cup. Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood will become a pedestrian zone, and streets will be closed to cars starting at 4 p.m. People are encouraged to tak…

Event Traffic Disruption

Alert Seattle: (SDOT) There will be regionwide travel impacts today due to the FIFA Men’s World Cup. Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood will become a pedestrian zone, and streets will be closed to cars starting at 8 a.m. People are encouraged to tak…

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact:              Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072                               Joint Information Center Activated for FIFA World Cup 2026 Seattle, June 15, 2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 7:00 a.m. to support operations related to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Public information officers are available to answer media… [ Keep reading ]

JIC Activation – No Kings 3

NEWS RELEASEFROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:              Joint Information Center, eoc.pio@seattle.gov (206) 233-5072 Joint Information Center Activated For No Kings 3 Seattle 3.28.2026 – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 11:00 AM to support operations related to the No Kings 3 Event. Public information officers are available to answer media… [ Keep reading ]

High Wind Advisory March 11, 2026

Alert Seattle: The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Seattle area starting 3PM Wednesday until 6AM Thursday. Strong winds can cause power outages, falling trees, and downed powerlines. Please exercise caution while traveling a…

Extreme Heat Warning August 22-26

Extreme Heat Warning: August 22 – 26 The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Seattle and the surrounding area. The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Tuesday morning at 5:00 AM. Extreme heat can be dangerous for yo…

Water Outage in Seattle Crown Hill Neighborhood

Customers asked to boil tap water as a precaution  Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews are working to restore water to the Crown Hill neighborhood after a water main break occurred around 10:30 p.m. on April 2. Approximately 3,000 households and …

Alert Seattle -Severe Thunderstorm Alert

Seattle Office of Emergency Management – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch and is forecasting heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds to affect the Seattle area Wednesday afternoon until 9 p.m. Please exercise ca…

Seattle Winter Windstorm Response

UPDATE 11/25: Power is restored to most households and shelter at Garfield Community Center is now closed. The City of Seattle is tracking the next round of windstorms and continued impacts from power outages. This blog post will be updated with the latest information on places for people to charge… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Shares Heat Safety Resources

The City of Seattle is working together with our regional partners to plan and prepare for potential heat waves this summer, including monitoring critical infrastructure and air quality, and providing resources to help keep residents cool. In the event of extreme heat, cooling centers will be available across the city… [ Keep reading ]

OEM – Emergency Preparedness

Alert Seattle: Attend the Seattle Home Fair virtually on 10/14 and in-person on 10/21. For more information visit https://www.seattle.gov/sdci/about-us/stay-connected/seattle-home-fairs.

Firefighters extinguish apartment fire on 2nd Ave.

SEATTLE – On Sept. 5 at 9:17 a.m., Seattle’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a low-rise apartment building at the 2100 block of 2nd Ave. When firefighters arrived on scene, they reported black smoke showing from the structure and a working fire on floor 1. Crews… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters keep house fire from spreading to nearby brush and home in North Seattle

SEATTLE – Just after 4 p.m. on Sept. 4, firefighters responded to the 2000 block of NE 130th St. for a fire in a residence. Upon arrival, the detached garage was fully engulfed in flames and the fire had already spread to the single-story house. Crews fought the fire defensively… [ Keep reading ]

Sourdough Fire Updates

UPDATE August 27: State Route 20 closed. State Route 20 North Cascade Highway is currently closed at Newhalem from milepost 120 to milepost 171 due to multiple wildfires in the area. There is no ETA for reopening. As WSDOT said the last few days, unexp…

OEM – Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Guidance

Alert Seattle: An AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect for Seattle until 12PM Monday. Monitor local conditions, and go to seattle.gov/smoke for safety info.

Updated: Sourdough Fire Likely to Burn for Many More Weeks

UPDATED: State Route 20 North Cascades Highway is open between Newhalem (milepost 120) and Silver Star campground (milepost 171). From 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., a pilot car will escort travelers along a 4-mile stretch of highway from Rainy Pass (milepost…

Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle until 8/16 at 11:00 PM

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle until Wednesday, August 16 at 11:00 pm. Information about this Warning and other advisories for our area can be found at weather.gov/sew. Daytime high temperatures over 90 degrees and warmer than average overnight temperatures over a period of several… [ Keep reading ]

Updated: Sourdough Fire continues to burn near City Light’s Skagit Hydroelectric project

UPDATE: State Route 20 is closed, effective immediately, beyond Newhalem between Milepost 120 and Milepost 146 due to fire activity. Real-time alerts on road conditions and open/close status can be found here. The Sourdough Fire is currently 1,710 acre…

Seattle City Light providing assistance as Sourdough wildfire continues to grow

Seattle City Light is assisting in efforts to control the spread of the Sourdough wildfire in the North Cascades National Park Complex adjacent to its Skagit Hydroelectric Project near the towns of Diablo and Newhalem. The fire began Saturday, July 29,…

SFD-Smoke Advisory

Alert Seattle: Fire in a vacant warehouse at 10th Ave S. & S. King St.. Please avoid the area. Close your windows and doors due to smoke.

High Tide Alert: January 23-25 (English, Español, ភាសាខ្មែរ , Tiếng Việt)

High tides and wet weather increase the risk of flooding and sewer backups in South Park. King Tides (very high tides) are expected next week, Monday through Wednesday morning. The City of Seattle will be on the ground monitoring the situation.