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Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets from cold

While you’re trying to stay warm early next week, don’t forget to also take proper precaution to protect your pets. That’s the message that the Seattle Animal Shelter is hoping area pet owners will hear as temperatures in the low 30s or colder are expected. To help those dogs that are left outside, the shelter […]

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AlertSeattle: Seattle Fire extinguished fire at SPU South Transfer Station but significant smoke is remaining in the area, travel with caution on SR509.

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AlertSeattle: Seattle Fire extinguished fire at SPU South Transfer Station but significant smoke is remaining in the area, travel with caution on SR509.

OEM-Emergency Prep.-Earthquake Drill

AlertSeattle: DRILL 10/20/2016-Drop Cover and Hold during the Great Shakeout Earthquake DRILL at 10:20 am! Go to www.seattle.gov/emergency for preparedness info

City preparing for storm, encourages residents to take caution this evening

SEATTLE – With high-winds and rain predicted for Seattle and much of the Pacific Northwest Saturday evening and Sunday morning, the City of Seattle is advising residents to take precautions at home and when traveling. Residents should defer traveling during the storm, avoid and report downed power lines and trees, and be cautious near areas experiencing flooding.     The National Weather […]

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City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center activated

SEATTLE (October 15, 2016) –Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3 P.M. today to provide support for City agencies ahead of the severe storm that is predicted to impact the Seattle area this afternoon and evening. The City of Seattle also activated the… [ Keep reading ]

City encourages residents to prepare for weekend weather

With high-winds and rain predicted for Seattle and much of the Pacific Northwest this weekend, it is recommended that residents take extra precautions at home and when out. Residents should defer traveling during the storm, avoid and report downed power lines and trees, and be cautious near areas experiencing flooding. Latest modeling shows a chance for […]

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City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center Deactivated

SEATTLE (October 14, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has deactivated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7 a.m. ###

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center Activated

SEATTLE (October 14, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 5 a.m. to provide support for City agencies following last night’s windstorm and impacts to Friday morning’s commute. The City of Seattle also activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of… [ Keep reading ]

OEM-Emergency Prep- Home Retrofit Class

AlertSeattle: Free Home Retrofit class at Queen Anne Library this Saturday at 1PM. Learn how to make you home safer during an earthquake! https://goo.gl/6VH3iY

OEM-Emergency Prep- Home Retrofit Class

AlertSeattle: Free Home Retrofit class at Queen Anne Library this Saturday at 1PM. Learn how to make you home safer during an earthquake! https://goo.gl/6VH3iY

Seattle cooling shelter locations announced ahead of heat wave

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Seattle and surrounding areas from Tuesday afternoon through Friday night. The City of Seattle is preparing public spaces to be used by residents to stay cool, as well as tips to stay safe during periods of high heat. Stay hydrated and check on vulnerable […]

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City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center deactivated

SEATTLE (June 26, 2016) – The City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Joint Information Center (JIC) deactivated today at 4 p.m. after the conclusion of the Seattle Pride parade. Public safety inquiries should be directed to the Seattle Police Department’s Public Affairs line at 206-684-5522. Contact: Seattle Joint… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center activated

SEATTLE (June 26, 2016) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 9:30 a.m. this morning to support city operations during today’s Pride parade and celebrations.   The City of Seattle also activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) in support of EOC Operations…. [ Keep reading ]

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AlertSeattle: Free disaster skills training on June 22 at Southwest Library Branch at 6pm – Be confident, be prepared! Register at https://goo.gl/8Qp9NH

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AlertSeattle: Free disaster skills training on June 22 at Southwest Library Branch at 6pm – Be confident, be prepared! Register at https://goo.gl/8Qp9NH

JIC-Power Restored

AlertSeattle: Traffic conditions in the downtown core have returned to normal following restoration of power.

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AlertSeattle: Traffic conditions in the downtown core have returned to normal following restoration of power.

OEM-Emergency Preparedness-Workshop

AlertSeattle from Emergency Management and Fire Dept.: Attend a free disaster skills workshop at the Magnolia Library Branch on 5/14 from 1-2:30 p.m. This workshop provides training on fire extinguisher use and utility control. Both of these are key sk…

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AlertSeattle from Emergency Management and Fire Dept.: Attend a free disaster skills workshop at the Magnolia Library Branch on 5/14 from 1-2:30 p.m. This workshop provides training on fire extinguisher use and utility control. Both of these are key sk…

Emergency Operations Center deactivated

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]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center Activated

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 ]

Seattle Animal Shelter reminds pet owners to protect pets from the heat

It’s officially spring, the time of year we start opening our windows and spending more time outdoors. As we enjoy the rising temperatures and the more than 70-degree weather forecasted for the next couple of days, the Seattle Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners to exercise good judgment and use common sense when it comes […]

SDOT-Traffic-Disruption Cleared

AlertSeattle-DOT: The major traffic disruption at Aurora Ave N at N 115th St has cleared, for details: www.twitter.com/SDOTtraffic/

SDOT-Traffic-Disruption Cleared

AlertSeattle-DOT: The major traffic disruption at Aurora Ave N at N 115th St has cleared, for details: www.twitter.com/SDOTtraffic/

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Alert from Seattle DOT, there is a major traffic disruption at(NB traffic on Aurora & 105 is closed,SB at Aurora & 125),for details: www.twitter.com/sdottraffic

SCL – City Light Large Scale Outage(s)

AlertSeattle: Seattle City Light crews are responding to multiple power outages. For details, go to www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/ Power outage tips can be found at: http://alerts.seattlemulti.wpengine.com//poweroutage/

SCL – City Light Large Scale Outage(s)

AlertSeattle: Seattle City Light crews are responding to multiple power outages. For details, go to www.seattle.gov/light/sysstat/ Power outage tips can be found at: http://alerts.seattlemulti.wpengine.com//poweroutage/

Greenwood Explosion

An early morning explosion leveled several Greenwood businesses and sent nine firefighters to the hospital on March 9, 2016. Fire companies responded to reports of a natural gas leak at 1:04 a.m. in the vicinity of Greenwood Avenue North and 85th Street. A short time later flying glass and debris from an explosion and fire injured eight firefighters and a battalion chief. All […]

Earthquake Drill

AlertSeattle: DRILL- Drop Cover and Hold during the Great Shakeout Earthquake DRILL tomorrow at 10:15 am! Go to www.seattle.gov/emergency for preparedness info.