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Severe Weather Information

Snow and Ice Conditions
Find out about local road conditions, school closures, Metro transit routes and service, and breaking news.

• Disaster Recovery Loans Available to Homeowners, Renters and Businesses



• Emergency Training Classes
  The Office of Emergency Management offers several classes this winter, on the topics of home retrofit and disaster first aid training.



• FEMA Urges All December Rain Storm Victims to File Claims: Assistance not limited to uninsured losses



• People with Uninsured Losses from December Storm Urged to File Now
  If you have suffered damage from the recent flooding in December, you may be eligible for Federal Assistance! You must register with FEMA no later than February 19th, 2008.



• Assistance for Flood Victims: Visit WMD Emergency Management to view the list of needs from affected counties to determine if you might be able to help.



• Regional News - RPIN
• Local School Closures
• National Weather Service
• Metro Bus Schedules and Conditions

Call 911 for life or property threatening emergencies.

Storm emergency telephone numbers
Life or property threatening emergencies: 9-1-1
(206) 684-3000 to report non-life threatening problems with power, water, sewer or drainage
(206) 386-1800 if there is a blockage below the street surface that is not remedied by removing the obstacle
Food, shelter and other human services: 2-1-1
King County Damage Report Hotline (7 am to 7 pm): 1-800-523-5044
Falling Trees that are endangering public roadways or power lines: 206-684-8733
Roadway obstructions (SDOT): 206-386-1218
Traffic signal problems (SDOT): 386-1206
Landslides: 206-684-8950
Electrical outage hotline (after 6 pm) (Seattle City Light): 206-684-7400
Temporary shelter: 866-4CRISIS

Live Wire Warning
Keep your distance from any downed line. Anyone seeing a downed line should immediately report it by calling 684-3000.

Darkened Intersections
Treat all darkened intersections as a four way stop and to be cautious of drivers who may not stop.

Apartments without Fire Alarms
Apartment buildings without power for prolonged periods of time will lose their fire alarm systems and should conduct a fire watch to keep residents safe.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Do not bring barbecue or other open flame sources into the home. The smoke from open flame indoors can lead to death or injury from carbon monoxide poisoning. For more information: www.metrokc.gov/health.

Avoid accidental carbon monoxide poisoning
Tips from Seattle-King County Public Health to stay safe during a power outage.
Carbon monoxide facts in other languages:

Region’s leaders announce new measures to speed winter response
Four of the region's largest agencies including the City of Seattle have announced a series of new actions to improve coordination and speed response as the next storm season gets underway.

City Steps Up Efforts to Prepare for Winter Storm Season
As the storm season sets in, Mayor Greg Nickels reports that the city has stepped up efforts to keep people safe, protect property and keep Seattle moving during this year’s winter storm season.

Weather

• Current Local Weather
• Weather Emergency Tips
• More Weather Resources
• NOAA - National Weather Service - Seattle

Lights and Power

• Downed Power Lines
• Energy Savings Tips
• Streetlight Repair

Public Utilities

• Reporting Flooding to King County
• Tips to Prevent Flooding
• Tips to Prevent Sewer Backups
• Winter Weather Tips for Drainage and Pipes
• Tips to Prevent Erosion and Unstable Slopes
• Tips to Prevent Health Problems from Sewer Backups
• Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Calendar

Roads and Traffic

• Metro Bus
• Pothole, Traffic Signal and Street Maintenance Service Requests
• Seattle Traffic Cameras
• Snow and Ice Removal on Roads
• Street Closures in Seattle During Snow Event
• Trees - How to Prepare Your Trees for Winter
• Winter Driving Tips
• Winter Storm Info and Links

Landslides

• Landslide Information from DPD Emergency Management
• Landslide Information from Seattle Emergency Management
• Landslide Preparedness from King County Emergency Management
• Landslide Information from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Landslide Preparedness Information from American Red Cross

Seattle Public Schools

• Public Schools Closures and Schedule Changes
• Seattle Public Schools

Human Services

• Emergency Shelter Program
• Food Response Programs
• Winter Response Plan

Fire Safety

• Safety Tips to Remember When its Time to Turn Up the Heat
• Smoke Alarms

Public Health

• Flu Season Updates

Animals and Pets

• Seattle Animal Shelter

Regional News

• City of Seattle News Releases
• Taking Winter by Storm
• Regional Public Information Network

View Crime Data
This MyNeighborhood mapping guide features Seattle Police Department crime data for Seattle.

Emergency and Earthquake - Personal and Family Preparedness Video
Created to help Seattle residents prepare for disasters. Available in English, Amharic, Cambodian, Cantonese, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya and Vietnamese.

Emergency Training Classes
Seattle Emergency Management offers classes on the topics of Home Retrofit, First Aid Training and more; pre-registration for classes is required.

Amber Alerts
Check the latest and past Amber Alerts in Washington and other participating states.

Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy Program
"Making Seattle the most Prepared City in America"

Pay a Parking or Traffic Ticket Online
The Municipal Court of Seattle accepts payments for misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, infractions and civil violation tickets issued in the City of Seattle.

Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is a partnership of concerned citizens, law enforcement, and media serving the communities of King, Kitsap, and Snohomish Counties in the fight against crime.

Guide to Maps - Staying Safe
City maps to assist you in the event of an emergency.