FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/2/2016 Emergency Operations Center deactivated SEATTLE (May 2, 2016, 11:11 a.m.) – The City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) deactivated at 10:22 p.m. May 1st, 2016. [View City of Seattle News Release]
Contact: Seattle Joint Information Center, 206.233.5072, eoc.pio@seattle.gov City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center Activated SEATTLE (May 1, 2016) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 10:00 a.m. this morning to provide support to the city and coordinate response to potential… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/24/2015
Mayor Ed Murray issues statement regarding incident on SR-99 bridge
SEATTLE – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray released the following statement:
“Seattle had a terrible tragedy today. There has been loss of life and dozens of injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, those injured and their loved ones,” said Mayor Ed Murray. “People are being treated at area hospitals. We believe the bus was carrying international students and we’re reaching out to Consulates,” he said.
“For residents and visitors, this is going to create significant traffic delays throughout the afternoon and into the evening. I urge commuters to use alternative routes and adjust their plans accordingly,” he said.
“The Aurora Avenue Bridge will remain closed and may remain closed into the evening commute. To accommodate rerouted traffic, the Fremont Avenue Bridge will remain open to street traffic, but closed to boat openings for the time-being.”
The Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Police Department and Seattle Fire Department will continue to provide updates on social media throughout the day.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/25/2015
Cooling shelters locations announced ahead of heat wave
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Seattle and surrounding areas from Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. The City of Seattle is providing information and public spaces that may be used by residents to stay cool in the high temperatures.
Stay hydrated
Protect your pets
Pets are especially vulnerable in high heat and the Seattle Animal Shelter recommends the following:
Libraries
The following Seattle Public Library locations are equipped with air conditioning, and serve as cooling centers when the area experiences extreme heat. Please call the individual location before you go for open hours and to verify that the air conditioning is working.
Seattle Center (View the campus map PDF at http://www.seattlecenter.com/downloads/sc_map_color_gates.pdf) – 206-684-7200
Senior Centers
The following senior centers have air conditioning or are relatively cool and are open to the public:
Pools and Water Areas
Four-day-a-week Wading Pools (both are open noon to 6:45 p.m.):
Three-day-a-week Wading Pools (all are open from noon to 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
Daily Wading Pools (all are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
Daily Water Spray Parks (all are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
Lifeguarded Beaches (noon to 7 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays)
Outdoor Pools
Additional resources
The Seattle Animal Shelter is once again reminding pet owners to take proper precaution during the hot weather expected for the next two weeks. With temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s, pet owners are encouraged to exercise good judgment and use common sense when it comes to protecting their pets from the heat. Never […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/2/2015
Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response to potential traffic impacts
SEATTLE (May 2, 2015) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 11:30 a.m. this morning to provide support to the city and coordinate response to potential traffic impacts for events and marches planned for today.
The City of Seattle also activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of EOC Operations. Please direct all media inquiries to the JIC using 206-233-5072.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/2/2015
Seattle stands down Emergency Operations Center after day of peaceful marches and events
SEATTLE (May 1, 2015) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray deactivated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 4 p.m. this afternoon. The EOC was activated at 11:30 a.m. to provide support to the City and coordinate response for potential traffic impacts for planned events and marches.
The Seattle Police Department and the Seattle Department of Transportation will continue to monitor the peaceful marches for any impacts to traffic this evening.
The Joint Information Center (JIC) media lines are now shut down.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/1/2015
Emergency Operations Center deactivated
SEATTLE (May 1, 2015, 10:30 p.m.) – The City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) deactivated today at 10:30 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/1/2015
Mayor Ed Murray provides May Day update
SEATTLE (May 1, 2015, 8:25 p.m.) – The Seattle Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is recommending that Capitol Hill residents and businesses take precautions as protests in the neighborhood have erupted into several incidents of violence.
“As we continue to witness acts of violence from protesters, we urge folks on Capitol Hill to exercise caution,” said Mayor Ed Murray. “Seattle Police are advising that businesses on Broadway and other Capitol Hill streets should take reasonable precautions to protect their employees and customers. Police will continue to work to protect people and property in the area, and will make arrests when necessary.”
Protesters have been seen throwing bricks, overturning dumpsters, and wielding sticks and other weapons.
As of 8:15 p.m., three police officers have been injured in clashes with protesters. Several protesters have been arrested.
EOC will provide further updates throughout the evening.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/25/2014
Seattle closes Emergency Operations Center
SEATTLE (November 25, 2014) – The Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center deactivated at 2:30 p.m. The police department continues to provide support for free speech events city-wide.
Members of the press should contact Seattle Police Department for media inquiries: 206-684-5520.
Most mayoral press conferences are broadcast live to the web by Seattle Channel at www.seattle.gov/mayorlive.
To help facilitate a peaceful march today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 9:30 a.m. on November 25, 2014. The EOC will provide coordination amongst multiple departments during a solidarity march led by local faith leaders. This march is currently expected to… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center closed at 8:45 p.m. The police department continues to provide support for free speech events city-wide. Members of the press should contact Seattle Police Department for media inquiries: 206-684-5520.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/25/2014
Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to provide support to the Ferguson Solidarity March and Rally
SEATTLE (November 25, 2014) – To help facilitate a peaceful march today, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 9:30 a.m. on November 25, 2014. The EOC will provide coordination amongst multiple departments during a solidarity march led by local faith leaders. This march is currently expected to start at 11:30 a.m. in the Central District of Seattle and is permitted by the city.
The City traditionally activates the Emergency Operations Center during parades, demonstrations, weather events and any time strong coordination across multiple City departments is beneficial.
The City of Seattle also activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of EOC Operations. Please direct all media inquiries to the JIC using 206-233-5072.
Most mayoral press conferences are broadcast live to the web by Seattle Channel at www.seattle.gov/mayorlive.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/24/2014
Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to coordinate potential Ferguson impacts
SEATTLE (November 24, 2014) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6 p.m. on November 23, 2014. The EOC will provide support to the city and coordination with other departments for possible activities related to the Grand Jury announcement in Ferguson, MO.
“Seattle has a reputation as a city where people express their beliefs and values publicly and safely. It’s our job to support people when they do this,” said Seattle Emergency Operations Director Barb Graff. “We understand some demonstrations may happen organically and we will support these events as they happen.”
The City traditionally activates the Emergency Operations Center during parades, demonstrations, weather events and any time strong coordination across multiple City departments is beneficial.
The City of Seattle also activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of EOC Operations. Please direct all media inquiries to the JIC using 206-233-5072.
Most mayoral press conferences are broadcast live to the web by Seattle Channel at www.seattle.gov/mayorlive.
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The City of Seattle activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of the Seahawks season opener. Please direct all media inquiries to the JIC using 206-233-5072. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. and Gates for the free pre-game Soundgarden and Pharrell Williams concert open… [ Keep reading ]
Seahawks spirit is in full force in Seattle today as the NFL kicks off the 2014-15 season with festivities throughout the day and tonight’s Seahawks-Packers game. Let’s show the rest of the nation how safe and LOUD Seattle can be. Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle will be packed with fans… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/2/2014
About 9,800 Homes, Businesses Affected
SEATTLE – Seattle City Light crews were working to restore service to about 9,800 homes and businesses Tuesday evening after high winds blew trees into power lines in Northeast Seattle.
The outages affected customers from Wedgwood to Lake City. An initial estimate for restoration of service was set for 7:20 p.m.
Updates on restoration are available online at www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat.
Seattle City Light is the 10th largest public electric utility in the United States. It has some of the lowest cost customer rates of any urban utility, providing reliable, renewable and environmentally responsible power to about 750,000 Seattle area residents. City Light has been greenhouse gas neutral since 2005, the first electric utility in the nation to achieve that distinction.
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Tomorrow’s parade is almost here and we want the 12’s to honor the Seahawks loudly and safely. The event starts at 11 am on Wednesday, February 5, and we expect the 12’s to arrive en mass and early to start lining up. Bring your awesome Seahawks beast mode spirit and… [ Keep reading ]
As you get ready to come to the Seahawks parade tomorrow morning, here are some tips to beast mode your day: That National Weather Service predicts sunny weather with the temperature high of 35 degrees. Public Health of Seattle and King County advises parade-goers to dress in layers and wear warm… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/5/2014
Anticipation builds as fans line up to celebrate the Seahawks in downtown Seattle today
Today Seattle will officially honor the Seahawks, back from their victory at the Super Bowl in New Jersey. Everyone is invited to turn out and cheer the champions as they head south down Fourth Avenue through downtown in a parade, to include the Seahawks players, head Coach Pete Carroll, coaching staff, Sea Gals, Bliz, and the Blue Thunder drumline, as well as local elected officials. The celebration will begin at Denny Way at 11 a.m. and will continue down Fourth to the sports stadiums.
The City of Seattle expects unprecedented numbers of fans to turn out, and people already are positioning themselves along sidewalks early this morning, hours ahead of time, to secure a front row seat, in spite of temperatures below freezing. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management will open the Emergency Operations Center this morning at 8 a.m., which is standard practice during large parades.
Please be respectful of each other and private property during the parade. Law enforcement is working hard to keep the streets safe, but if you see something, please say something to an officer around the route. We want this to be a fun, joyous celebration honoring the team and the 12s.
A heavier than usual volume of traffic built early this morning on inbound routes, and is expected to continue, leading up to the event. Heavy traffic is also expected on outbound routes following the parade, continuing into the evening as people head for home following rallies at the sports stadiums.
Public transit is also carrying an especially large number of passengers headed into downtown this morning, expected to continue throughout the morning, and then on outbound routes after the event and into the evening. Some transit will be rerouted due to street closures for the parade. Transit providers have added some extra service for this big day. For schedules, please refer to the website for the transit service providers—King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit.
The parade route will be closed at 10:30 a.m. and will reopen as the parade passes through. On-street parking will be restricted along the parade route on Fourth Avenue, and also on intersecting streets between Third and Fifth avenues. Finding parking will be a challenge, so spectators may want to park outside of downtown and walk into the event. Carpooling in addition to transit will be a good choice, as well as walking or bicycling where possible.
Fans are advised to dress warm for waiting outdoors in freezing temperatures. Carrying a bottle of water and snacks would be wise. Please remember coaches and players won’t be signing autographs and fans shouldn’t approach the vehicles in the parade.
Use the following links to plan a fun and safe Seahawks celebration:
This release is available online at http://alerts.seattle.gov/2014/02/05/anticipation-builds-as-fans-line-up-to-celebrate-the-seahawks-in-downtown-seattle-today/.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/5/2014 As giant parade winds down: patience, patience, patience
SEATTLE — As one of the largest — and most exuberant — parades in Seattle history winds down, Seattle, public safety officials are urging people to continue exercising patience as they head back home.
“Seahawks fans have been their usual well-behaved, patient and loud selves, braving freezing temperatures and treating the team and each other with respect,” said Barb Graff, director of Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management.
“Now, as folks are getting ready to leave for home, we are asking them to remember: it took six or seven hours for everyone to get downtown for the parade; and it will likely take at least that long for transportation systems to return to normal.
“Above all, please be kind out there today,” Graff said. “The 12s keep proving we are all MVPs.”
With an extra 700,000 people in downtown Seattle today, phone and internet traffic is heavy; so Seattle officials ask everyone who can to stay off their phones and computers to help keep 911 lines open.
The amazing 12s can continue to help celebrate Seahawks victory by:
Use the following links to plan your exit from downtown Seattle:
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Fans invited to participate in mobile celebration A welcome home Victory Celebration Parade is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5. The parade will begin just south of Seattle Center at Denny Way and travel south down 4th Avenue past Westlake Park and finish at the north… [ Keep reading ]
Congratulations to Super Bowl XLVIII Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. A welcome home Victory Celebration Parade is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5th. The parade will start on 4th Avenue south of Denny Way and will end at CenturyLink Field. “What a great day for the Seahawks… [ Keep reading ]
20 community centers to serve students on free and reduced lunch from Kindergarten to 8th Grade The City of Seattle today announced it will open and staff drop-in activities at 20 designated community centers for Seattle Public Schools students on free and reduced lunch from Kindergarten to 8th Grade if… [ Keep reading ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/1/2013
City of Seattle offers services during heat wave
SEATTLE – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding communities until 11 p.m. Monday evening. In response, the City of Seattle is offering services and information to help members of the public deal with the heat wave.
“Hot weather isn’t frequent in Seattle, so it’s important that we make sure we’re enjoying it safely,” said Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn. “Please take a moment to check on your elderly neighbors and relatives to make sure they are staying cool.”
Many homes in Seattle are not equipped with air conditioning and may get very hot during the day. The City offers many locations for you to cool down when the temperatures start to rise. Visit 18 of the City’s libraries, senior centers or Seattle Center facilities for some relief to today’s record-breaking heat. See the lists below.
When you’re outside, limit the time you’re in direct sunlight and avoid or reduce activities that are tiring or take a lot of energy. Take extra precaution if you work outside and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not leave infants, children, people with mobility challenges and pets in a parked car, even with the window rolled down. Check in with your elderly neighbors and relatives to make sure they are staying cool too.
Stay hydrated
Protect your pets
Pets are especially vulnerable in high heat and the Seattle Animal Shelter recommends the following:
LIBRARIES
The following Seattle Public Library locations are equipped with air conditioning, and serve as cooling centers when the area experiences extreme heat. Please call the individual location before you go for open hours and to verify that the air conditioning is working.
SEATTLE CENTER (View the campus map – Acrobat PDF)
SENIOR CENTERS
The following senior centers have air conditioning or are relatively cool and are open to the public:
Additional resources
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/20/2012
Rain gauge data shows Monday’s storm clobbered Northwest Seattle
City’s Crown Hill rain gauge recorded nearly 2 inches in 6-hour period
Map caption: Seattle RainWatch image shows band of heavy rainfall (up to 0.5 inches in an hour) headed towards NW Seattle around noon today.
SEATTLE — An analysis of Monday’s storm shows northwest parts of the city had “extraordinary” rainfall — as much 1.96 inches in 6 hours.
“It was a pretty big storm for most of the city — lots of rain in a relatively short amount of time,” said Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) meteorologist James Rufo-Hill. “But if you live in Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney Ridge, Magnolia or Broadview, there was historic rainfall — you really got drenched.”
Rufo-Hill said SPU’s Crown Hill rain gauge recorded 2.62 inches of rain during the 12-hour period and 1.96 inches in the 6 hours from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.— which he called “an extraordinary rain event.”
The 12-hour average for the rest of the city was 2.27 inches.
Rufo-Hill’s map-based analysis of the storm, was informed by data from 8 of SPU’s 17 rain gauges, which are distributed throughout the city.
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In addition to providing a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure and protect, conserve and enhance the region’s environmental resources.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/1/2012
Mayor outlines Seattle’s winter storm preparedness efforts
Describes online tools available to help public prepare for winter weather
SEATTLE – Mayor Mike McGinn today encouraged residents to begin making annual preparations for the possibility of winter weather-related emergencies and updated the public on how the City is preparing for winter storms. McGinn described online tools available to the public to help them track storms and their impact on City services. He also described efforts the City is taking to help support storm recovery on the East Coast.
“Whether it’s heavy rain, snow and ice, or strong winds, winter weather can cause significant disruption to our lives and our economy. Now is the time to start to prepare for storms, and the City is here to help support the public as they get ready for winter,” McGinn said.
McGinn also described online tools available to the public to help them prepare and cope with winter weather. Seattle Public Utilities’ Rainwatch program – developed in partnership with UW meteorologists Cliff Mass and Phil Regulski – tracks storms and forecasts rain at the neighborhood level, providing the region’s most accurate and precise weather tracking and forecasting system. Our program Snowwatch uses data from Rainwatch, combined with temperature trends, to estimate and predict snowfall. Seattle City Light’s Windwatch provides the same function for forecasting of high winds, and their Outage Map tracks power outages across Seattle. McGinn also highlighted the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Winter Weather Response Map, which helps residents plan trips based on traffic cameras and real-time information about where our snow ploys are deployed.
“The single biggest thing that Seattleites can do to help prevent urban flooding is to clean leaves out of street drains,” said Seattle Public Utilities director Ray Hoffman.
There are several ways that residents can help their families and the City respond to disruptions, including loss of power, during winter storms:
Complete checklists are available at www.takewinterbystorm.org. Tips for what to do when the power goes out are available at http://seattle.gov/light/neighborhoods/nh4_pout.htm.
In the event of snow and ice, the Seattle Department of Transportation has 30 snowplows of various sizes and configurations, 10 plow only trucks for use during heavy accumulation, and 4 anti-icing vehicles available. They have trained an operator pool within the City utilities and parks departments to cover all shifts. SDOT currently have 3,800 tons of granular salt & 47,000 gallons anti-icing storage capacity, roughly three times more granular salt storage than last season. 11 new roadway surface temperature sensors have been purchased and are being installed to help SDOT improve their ability to deploy resources as needed.
In addition to helping Seattle City Light customers prepare themselves for power outages, in the six years since the December 2006 windstorm that knocked out half of their distribution system, City Light has reorganized its storm response procedures. They have installed a computerized outage management system to coordinate restoration work and customer communications; and increased tree trimming to avoid outages from branches coming into contact with power lines. In 2012, City Light cleared more than 600 line miles of trees from power lines. Since 2007 the utility has cleared 2375 line miles. Since 2007, City Light has added 100 line workers and re-instated their apprenticeship programs.
“Our crews are ready to respond and restore service as quickly and as safely as possible, but it is always important for each of us to be prepared for a power outage,” Seattle City Light Superintendent Jorge Carrasco said.
Seattle Public Utilities crews work year round to get ready for storm season. By the end of this summer, the crews had pumped out over 4,300 catch basins and inspected over 25,000. They had inspected 85 miles of pipes and cleaned more than 164 miles of pipes.
SPU is also preparing its Urban Flood Response Plan. When activated, the utility puts field crews on alert, and stages flood control equipment at various locations around the city. SPU deploys volunteer storm observers to monitor various flood-prone areas, freeing up crews to do the work they need to do such as clearing drains. Regular City crews can be called in if needed for assistance.
More information:
Rainwatch: http://www.atmos.washington.edu/SPU/
Snowwatch: http://www.atmos.washington.edu/SNOWWATCH/
Windwatch: http://www.atmos.washington.edu/SCL/
Outage map: http://www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/
Winter weather response map: http://web1.seattle.gov/sdot/winterweathermap/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/30/2012
Are You Prepared for Landslides?
Rainfall gauge exceeds landslide threshold
SEATTLE — Did you know that most landslides occur between the months of October and April? And that 86 percent of landslides are caused to some extent by human activity? Landslide season is upon us. Today the USGS rain gauge used to anticipate the likelihood of landslides in the area moved about the threshold, meaning some level of landslide activity is likely in the coming days. The City of Seattle urges residents to take preventive measures to protect themselves and their property from possible landslides.
Landslide experts agree there is not one single factor that contributes to landslides in the area, but in most cases there are steps that property owners can take to mitigate risk.
With 20,000 Seattle properties (mostly residential) in landslide-prone areas, the
City of Seattle and the Take Winter By Storm campaign encourage property owners to take preventive measures to protect themselves from landslides, and learn more about how to manage hillside property by attending a free landslide awareness meeting.
2012 City of Seattle Landslide Awareness Meeting – November 10.
The free landslide awareness meeting will give the public the opportunity to consult with public/private landslide experts and learn simple preventive measures that will help protect them from future landslides, such as the following:
2012 City of Seattle Landslide Awareness Meeting
The landslide awareness meeting will include a presentation that discusses the causes of landslides, proper drainage for sloping sites, and vegetation maintenance on slopes. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and time for one-on-one discussions with professionals in the field, including the City of Seattle, and volunteers from The American Society for Civil Engineers, The Association of Engineering Geologists, The International Society of Arboriculture, and Associated Building Contractors.
Nov. 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Northgate Community Center
Multipurpose Room
10510 5th Ave. NE
(across from Northgate Mall)
Seattle Landslides
The landslide record that was documented in the Seattle Landslide Study of 2000 indicates that 86 percent of landslides that have occurred in the city have some human influence such as excavating and filling on steep slopes, broken pipes and uncontrolled storm water.
Since the devastating landslide season of 1996/1997, which involved over 300 reported landslides, the city has taken steps to prepare and respond to slides by constructing mitigation projects to reduce the potential for future slides. It has also been presenting these public landslide awareness meetings for owners of landslide-prone property.
If a landslide damages your property and you have an immediate concern for your safety, leave the premises and call 9-1-1. Seattle property owners with structures that may be affected by or endangered by a landslide should contact a geotechnical professional for structural evaluation.
To view the current conditions of the USGS rainfall threshold for landslides, please visit: http://landslides.usgs.gov/monitoring/seattle/rtd/plot.php.
For more information about Seattle landslides and the City of Seattle free landslide awareness meetings, please visit: www.seattle.gov/dpd/emergency/landslides.
Take Winter By Storm is a regional campaign aimed at helping citizens and businesses get prepared before bad weather strikes. Learn more at: www.takewinterbystorm.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/24/2010 City of Seattle Continues Response to Severe Weather
Emergency Operations Center de-activates, City Departments Continue Response Efforts
SEATTLE – The City of Seattle continues its response in treating snow routes through the day in response to the first snowstorm of the season.
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures to last through Thanksgiving morning and to warm later that afternoon.
SDOT:
SDOT continues working to prevent freezing on snow routes:
POLICE
As a result of the traffic-related issues created by the snow and ice, the Seattle Police Department is currently managing snow-related incidents at the precinct level, with periodic reporting through the SPOC. Police staffing and call volume today have been comparable to normal operations and has not been significantly affected by the weather. It is anticipated that SPD will return to normal operations tomorrow if conditions remain the same.
HUMAN SERVICES
LIBRARIES
NEIGHBORHOODS
Open for lunch
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00
Closed for lunch 2:00-3:00
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00
Open for lunch
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00
PARKS
PREPAREDNESS
Freezing weather is here. That means frozen and broken pipes are a possibility. If a water pipe breaks follow these steps:
Representatives of the media should contact the following departmental representatives for additional information on the city’s response during and after this snowstorm.
To see this morning’s status report information that is still current, please see today’s earlier news release.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/24/2010 City of Seattle Continues Full Response to Severe Weather
Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center Active
SEATTLE – The City of Seattle continues its full response to the severe weather.
The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures to last through Thanksgiving morning and to warm later that afternoon.
SDOT: SDOT continues working to prevent freezing on snow routes:
SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
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POLICE
As a result of the traffic-related issues created by the snow and ice, the Seattle Police Department continues to manage snow-related incidents at the precinct level, reporting to the Emergency Operations Center. Staffing and call volume today have been comparable to normal operations. It is anticipated that SPD will return to normal operations tomorrow if conditions remain the same.
HUMAN SERVICES
Several shelters will be available for people trying to avoid the cold overnight:
The Seattle Center Centerhouse is open 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. as a warming center.
LIBRARIES
MUNICIPAL COURT
PARKS
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CITY LIGHT
FIRE
PREPAREDNESS
Freezing weather is here. That means frozen and broken pipes are a possibility. If a water pipe breaks follow these steps:
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