Severe Weather Information

• Local School Closures
• National Weather Service
• Metro Bus Schedules and Conditions
• Traffic Cameras
• Traffic Conditions
• Regional News - RPIN
• Take Winter by Storm Regional Web Site
• Disaster Preparedness Fact Sheets and Flyers in Multiple Languages
• SDOT on Twitter / WSDOT on Twitter
• Neighborhood Blogs

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: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/.

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:

• Emergency Training Classes
  The Office of Emergency Management offers classes on emergency preparation topics.

• January 2009 Flooding - Recovery Assistance Available
  
  As a result of the heavy rains and flooding that occurred January 6th - 16th, King County is one of eight Washington State counties that are covered under a major disaster declaration.
  
  Map of Declared Counties (PDF)
  
  Home-owners, renters and businesses with disaster-related damages may be eligible for assistance, such as small FEMA grants, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and/or other assistance such as tax relief.
  
  Assistance Elegibility Press Release (PDF)
  
  IRS Tax Relief (PDF)
  
  Apply for FEMA Assistance:
  
  * Call toll-free, 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), TTY 1-800-462-7585, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, or
  * register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or www.fema.gov.
  
  When applicants register for FEMA assistance they will be asked:
  • location of damaged property,
  • their Social Security number,
  • a phone number where they can be contacted,
  • a general description of the damages, and
  • basic financial information to determine the likelihood of supporting an SBA low-interest disaster loan.
  
  You must register by March 31, 2009.
  
  December 2008 Snow
  
  The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved an economic injury disaster loan program in all 39 counties for businesses and most private, non-profit organizations impacted by the December snowstorms. Application deadline for the program is Oct. 30, 2009.
  SBA fact sheet (PDF)

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
• How To Clean Up After a Flood - Information from Seattle-King County Public Health
• Storms and Flooding
• Tips to Prevent Sewer Backups
• Winter Weather Tips for Drainage and Pipes
• 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)

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

Night Out Against Crime is a great opportunity to celebrate your efforts to keep your neighborhood safe; deadline to register is July 31.

Mayor's Press Conference - Link Light Rail Safety
Mayor Nickels participates in a Link Light Rail Safety Education Assembly at Wing Luke Elementary in Seattle.

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

North/East Cities Municipal Jail Planning
You'll find more information on this web site about why some King County cities need to build a jail and where it might be located.

Emergency Training Classes
Seattle Emergency Management offers classes on many topics; 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.