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Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response to potential traffic impacts

May 1, 2015 @ 5:00 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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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Emergency Operations Center deactivated

April 30, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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.

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Mayor Ed Murray provides May Day update

April 30, 2015 @ 5:00 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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.

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May Day: 2015 Edition

April 30, 2015 @ 7:57 am

Tomorrow is May Day, which means you only have 10 more days to plan something nice for Mother’s Day. Also, you’ll see a large crowd winding its way through the Central District and downtown Seattle during the afternoon and evening as part of the 14th Annual May Day March for Worker and Immigrant Rights, organized by El […]

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May Day: 2015 Edition

April 30, 2015 @ 6:57 am

Tomorrow is May Day, which means you only have 10 more days to plan something nice for Mother’s Day. Also, you’ll see a large crowd winding its way through the Central District and downtown Seattle during the afternoon and evening as part of the 14th Annual May Day March for… [ Keep reading ]

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With windstorm predicted, are you ready?

December 10, 2014 @ 1:49 pm

With a windstorm predicted for Thursday, is your family ready. Take winter by storm with these tips: • Make sure storm drains are clear of leaves and debris to prevent flooding in your neighborhood. Clear with a rake or broom (only if it’s safe). Don’t put grass clippings, leaves, or… [ Keep reading ]

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With windstorm predicted, are you ready?

December 10, 2014 @ 1:49 pm

With a windstorm predicted for Thursday, is your family ready. Take winter by storm with these tips: • Make sure storm drains are clear of leaves and debris to prevent flooding in your neighborhood. Clear with a rake or broom (only if it’s safe). Don’t put grass clippings, leaves, or other debris into drains, ditches, […]

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Seattle closes the Emergency Operations Center

November 25, 2014 @ 2:00 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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.

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Expected route map for Solidarity March and Rally

November 25, 2014 @ 11:54 am

This morning’s Ferguson Solidarity March and Rally, organized by the Seattle King County NAACP and United Black Clergy, will begin at noon at the Mount Calvary Christian Center which is located at 1412 23rd Ave. The City of Seattle is helping to facilitate a peaceful march. The march is expected… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to provide support to the Ferguson Solidarity March and Rally

November 25, 2014 @ 10:38 am

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 ]

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Seattle closes Emergency Operations Center

November 24, 2014 @ 8:55 pm

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.

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Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to provide support to the Ferguson Solidarity March and Rally

November 24, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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.

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Seattle stands up Emergency Operations Center to coordinate potential Ferguson impacts

November 23, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

City of SeattleFOR 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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Keep the Chill Out! Prepare Your Pipes for Winter

November 10, 2014 @ 11:19 am

Each winter, homes are damaged due to water pipes that freeze and burst. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself from the mess, money and headaches of burst frozen pipes Before the Cold Hits Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces, basement and attic. Exposed pipes are more… [ Keep reading ]

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Keep the Chill Out! Prepare Your Pipes for Winter

November 4, 2014 @ 11:19 am

Each winter, homes are damaged due to water pipes that freeze and burst. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself from the mess, money and headaches of burst frozen pipes Before the Cold Hits Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces, basement and attic. Exposed pipes are more susceptible to freezing. The more […]

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Prevent Flooding in Your Neighborhood – Adopt Your Drain

October 31, 2014 @ 2:01 pm

Don’t let fall rainstorms flood your street. Help clear your local storm drain of leaves and other debris by adopting your local storm drain. Every autumn Seattle Public Utilities faces a big job keeping storm drains clear – there are over 80,000 of them around the city! Remember to clear your drain only if it […]

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Prevent Flooding in Your Neighborhood – Adopt Your Drain

October 31, 2014 @ 1:01 pm

Don’t let fall rainstorms flood your street. Help clear your local storm drain of leaves and other debris by adopting your local storm drain. Every autumn Seattle Public Utilities faces a big job keeping storm drains clear – there are over 80,000 of them around the city! Remember to clear… [ Keep reading ]

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Landslide season arrives in Seattle

October 30, 2014 @ 10:54 am

With more than an inch of rainfall forecast for Seattle over the next two days, the city is expected to cross the official U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) landslide threshold for the first time this year. “Historically, the end of October is the start of landslide season,” said Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) meteorologist James Rufo-Hill, who […]

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Landslide season arrives in Seattle

October 30, 2014 @ 9:54 am

With more than an inch of rainfall forecast for Seattle over the next two days, the city is expected to cross the official U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) landslide threshold for the first time this year. “Historically, the end of October is the start of landslide season,” said Seattle Public Utilities… [ Keep reading ]

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Sandbags Available from Seattle Public Utilities

October 29, 2014 @ 9:58 am

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers a limited number of free, filled sandbags during the fall months to households or business owners in flood-prone areas. If you’ve had or almost had flooding, consider using sandbags. Sandbags don’t seal out water, but can help redirect the flow of water and protect property from debris. Sandbags must be […]

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Sandbags Available from Seattle Public Utilities

October 29, 2014 @ 8:58 am

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) offers a limited number of free, filled sandbags during the fall months to households or business owners in flood-prone areas. If you’ve had or almost had flooding, consider using sandbags. Sandbags don’t seal out water, but can help redirect the flow of water and protect property… [ Keep reading ]

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Crews restore power to most windstorm outage customers

October 26, 2014 @ 4:02 pm

Crews working through Saturday night and Sunday have restored power to all but 803 customers who lost power during the Oct. 25-26 windstorm. The customers who remain without power are likely connected to smaller side lines. These lines involve fewer buildings and are often the hardest to repair. We estimate… [ Keep reading ]

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Crews restore power to most windstorm outage customers

October 26, 2014 @ 4:02 pm

Crews working through Saturday night and Sunday have restored power to all but 803 customers who lost power during the Oct. 25-26 windstorm. The customers who remain without power are likely connected to smaller side lines. These lines involve fewer buildings and are often the hardest to repair. We estimate that crews will restore these […]

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Crews restore power to most windstorm outage customers

October 26, 2014 @ 4:02 pm

Crews working through Saturday night and Sunday have restored power to all but 803 customers who lost power during the Oct. 25-26 windstorm. The customers who remain without power are likely connected to smaller side lines. These lines involve fewer buildings and are often the hardest to repair. We estimate that crews will restore these […]

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Windstorm knocks out power to thousands

October 25, 2014 @ 10:26 pm

More than 51,000 customers are without power after the arrival of the first big windstorm of the season. The first outages began before 6 p.m. and picked up the pace after 8 p.m., with large outages in Shoreline, Wedgewood, and South Seattle. As of 10:30 p.m. the number of new… [ Keep reading ]

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Windstorm knocks out power to thousands

October 25, 2014 @ 10:26 pm

More than 51,000 customers are without power after the arrival of the first big windstorm of the season. The first outages began before 6 p.m. and picked up the pace after 8 p.m., with large outages in Shoreline, Wedgewood, and South Seattle. As of 10:30 p.m. the number of new outages had started to slow. […]

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Rain in the forecast. Clear drains and prevent flooding.

October 21, 2014 @ 4:07 pm

With rain in the forecast, flooding can occur on your street. Help clear your local storm drain of leaves and other debris to keep the water flowing. Every autumn Seattle Public Utilities faces a big job keeping storm drains clear – there are over 70,000 of them around the city! Remember to clear your drain […]

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Rain in the forecast. Clear drains and prevent flooding.

October 21, 2014 @ 3:07 pm

With rain in the forecast, flooding can occur on your street. Help clear your local storm drain of leaves and other debris to keep the water flowing. Every autumn Seattle Public Utilities faces a big job keeping storm drains clear – there are over 70,000 of them around the city!… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle City Light, Snohomish PUD Ready to Take Winter By Storm

October 20, 2014 @ 3:03 pm

Are you ready for whatever stormy conditions Mother Nature may bring to the Pacific Northwest in the coming months? That was the challenge recently posed to Andrew Brown and his family by Seattle City Light and the other partners in the annual Take Winter By Storm campaign.

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Seattle City Light, Snohomish PUD Ready to Take Winter By Storm

October 20, 2014 @ 3:03 pm

Are you ready for whatever stormy conditions Mother Nature may bring to the Pacific Northwest in the coming months? That was the challenge recently posed to Andrew Brown and his family by Seattle City Light and the other partners in the annual Take Winter By Storm campaign.

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