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SPU Solid Waste Collection Update

Due to snow and ice, all Seattle Public Utilities solid waste pickup is delayed 1-day this week. More information: www.seattle.gov/util.

SPU – SW Monday Follow Up District 4

Due to snow and ice, all SPU solid waste pickup is delayed 1-day this week. More information: www.seattle.go/util

News Release: Residential Solid Waste Pickup on Revised Schedule

February 8, 2017—Residential solid waste collections are on a revised schedule this week, due to weather events. Most Monday customers’ garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste was collected yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 7). Monday customers in West Seattle: Due to higher snowfall amounts and continued icy conditions, residential garbage, recycling or food/yard waste pickup… [ Keep reading ]

News Release: Limited garbage pickup resumes today

Residential customers on a revised schedule this week. No residential pickup south of I-90 today. February 7, 2017—Commercial garbage, recycling or food/yard waste pickup resumed today across Seattle. Collections for residential customers partially resumed today on a revised schedule based on the solid waste contractors’ assessment of neighborhood road conditions: Monday residential customers, north of […]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center has Deactivated for Snow Event

SEATTLE (February 7, 2017) – The City of Seattle has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 8 a.m. in support of operations surrounding the Winter snow and cold weather event in Seattle.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center Activated for Snow and Cold Weather Event

SEATTLE (February 7, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 5 a.m. to support operations surrounding the Winter snow and cold weather event in Seattle. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center deactivated

SEATTLE (February 6, 2017) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center today at 6:10 p.m. The Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center will activate tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 5 a.m. to monitor the morning commute and support operations surrounding the… [ Keep reading ]

City opens emergency overnight, warming shelters

Southwest Community Center in Roxhill will open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. SEATTLE (Feb. 6, 2017) – The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department has coordinated emergency shelter beds to keep additional people from sleeping outside tonight. Additional beds were added to the shelter system already in place, as Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

News Release: No Seattle Garbage Pickup Today

  February 6, 2017— Due to icy road conditions, there will be no residential or commercial garbage, recycling or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today—Monday. Contractors will attempt to serve priority commercial locations this afternoon. Weather and road conditions permitting, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste service will resume Tuesday, on… [ Keep reading ]

News Release: No Seattle Garbage Pickup Today

February 6, 2017— Due to icy road conditions, there will be no residential or commercial garbage, recycling or food/yard waste pickup in Seattle today—Monday. Contractors will attempt to serve priority commercial locations this afternoon. Weather and road conditions permitting, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste service will resume Tuesday, on a revised schedule — with […]

Winter Weather Response Map

During major winter storms, plan your trip by seeing where the snow plows have been and viewing traffic cameras. Know the routes on the Winter Weather snow and ice route map! SDOT commits to clearing snow from identified routes throughout the city within 12 hours of a significant lull in the… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center Activated for Snow Event

SEATTLE (February 6, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 5 a.m. to support operations surrounding the Snow event in Seattle. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072.

OEM – Emergency Prep- Disaster Training

AlertSeattle: Attend a free Disaster Skills Workshop on February 8th from 6-8pm at the American Red Cross! Register at https://goo.gl/3lyxeW

OEM – Emergency Prep- Disaster Training

AlertSeattle: Attend a free Disaster Skills Workshop on February 8th from 6-8pm at the American Red Cross! Register at https://goo.gl/3lyxeW

OEM – Emergency Prep-Generic Template

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

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center Deactivated for Womxn’s March Event

CITY OF SEATTLE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SEATTLE (January 21, 2017) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 4 p.m. to support operations surrounding the Womxn’s March in Seattle.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center Activated for Womxn’s March Event

CITY OF SEATTLE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SEATTLE (January 21, 2017) – The City of Seattle activated its Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center at 10 a.m. to support operations surrounding the Womxn’s March in Seattle. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072.

City of Seattle is Deactivating the Emergency Operations Center Coordination of Inauguration Day Events

SEATTLE (January 20, 2017) – The City of Seattle is deactivating the Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center coordination of city operations surrounding Inauguration Day events in Seattle at 10:30pm.

City activating to monitor Inauguration Day events

SEATTLE (January 20, 2017) – The City of Seattle today activated the Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center to coordinate city operations surrounding several Inauguration Day events happening around Seattle. Expect large crowds and delays around the following: Inauguration Day Student Walkout Rally: Seattle Central College Plaza, 12… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Deactivated

SEATTLE (December 13, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has deactivated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in response to the Sounders Parade/Rally at 2 p.m.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Activated

SEATTLE (December 13, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 10 a.m.

Seattle Sounders FC Victory Parade Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 11am in Downtown Seattle

SDOT advises travelers that a victory parade will be held for the 2016 MLS Cup Champions Seattle Sounders FC on Tuesday, December 13 at 11 a.m. in downtown Seattle. Travelers in and around downtown Seattle can expect significant delays. The parade will begin at 4th Ave and Pine St near Westlake Center at 11 a.m., […]

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Deactivated

SEATTLE (December 9, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has deactivated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7:30 a.m.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Activated

SEATTLE (December 9, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 5 a.m.

Seattle Joint Information Center Deactivated

SEATTLE (Dec. 8, 2016) – The City of Seattle deactivated its Joint Information Center at 11:30 p.m. It had been supporting operations regarding snow that fell in the Seattle area. Overnight, media should use regular department contacts. The City plans to reactivate the Joint Information Center at 5 a.m.

Seattle Joint Information Center Activated

SEATTLE (Dec. 8, 2016) – The City of Seattle activated its Joint Information Center at 7 p.m. to support operations regarding snow that is expected to fall in the Seattle area. Public information officers are available to answer media inquiries at (206) 233-5072.

City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Deactivated

Mayor Ed Murray has deactivated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 11 p.m.

City prepares for potential winter storm

Today, Mayor Ed Murray activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ahead of a predicted snowstorm that could impact the Seattle area this evening and tomorrow morning. The EOC will manage the City’s response to impacts stemming from the storm. The EOC will begin operations at 5 p.m. today and will remain open as dictated by […]

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City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center has Activated

SEATTLE (December 5, 2016) – Mayor Ed Murray has activated the City of Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 5 p.m.

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… [ Keep reading ]