January 06, 2009
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Puyallup Emergency Management says prepare for floods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 6, 2009Contact:  Glenda Carino, Public Affairs Officer (253) 770-3370 or Cell (253) 278-6863It’s raining hard.  In Puy...  More...
Puyallup, City of  Release Date: 1/6/2009 7:31:00 PM

King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor rain-fed high river flows

The King County Flood Warning Center was opened at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to monitor minor flooding on the Tolt River, and to prepare for the likelihood of...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/6/2009 4:51:00 PM

Sand Bags Available to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Daniel G. Good Emergency Services Coordinating Agency Dan@esca1.com or 425-776-3722 SAND BAGS AVA...  More...
Emergency Services Coordinating Agency  Release Date: 1/6/2009 4:33:00 PM

Vashon Phone Service Restored

Phone Service on Vashon has been restored as of 2:52 PM. May Gerstle  More...
VashonBePrepared  Release Date: 1/5/2009 2:56:00 PM

Phone outage on Vashon Island

Land line phones, from SW 228th (Judd Creek Bridge) south to Tahlequah are out of service. The cause is unknown but is likely due to trees falling on ...  More...
VashonBePrepared  Release Date: 1/5/2009 1:58:00 PM

Watch for ice, slush, and delayed bus service for Monday morning commute

Snowfall from Sunday is melting but not quite as quickly as predicted overnight, creating slick driving conditions in some areas of King County this m...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/5/2009 4:35:00 AM

Metro Transit, King County Roads dealing with Sunday evening snow

The King County Department of Transportation is responding to snowy travel conditions Sunday evening, and is monitoring the weather situation into M...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/4/2009 9:18:00 PM

Assistance may be available to residents and businesses with storm-related damages

Property and business owners who had losses due to the recent winter weather may be eligible for assistance getting their property back in order. Elig...
King County  Release Date: 12/29/2008 5:39:00 PM

King County Road crews continue round-the-clock-efforts

King County Road crews continue round-the-clock-efforts

King County Roads and Metro Transit still dealing with aftermath of severe storms.
King County  Release Date: 12/28/2008 3:09:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update #11: Roads Open, Closed

Kirkland Storm Update #11: Roads Open, Closed

Kirkland Update: Some roads are reopened; others remain closed. Read news release for details.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 12/26/2008 3:39:00 PM

Bellevue crews keep plowing; clearing storm drains

Bellevue crews keep plowing; clearing storm drains

City crews are working on neighborhood streets in advance of resumed garbage collection Monday, December 29, keeping priority arterials passable and w...
Bellevue, City of  Release Date: 12/26/2008 11:56:00 AM

Snohomish County responding to Unsettled Winter Weather

 Emergency Management taking weather-related calls The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has opened its emergency operations call ce...  More...
Snohomish County  Release Date: 12/24/2008 3:11:00 PM

Urban Flooding Expected

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        MEDIA CONTACT:             Chandra E. Fox, CEM (425) 776-3722                                                Emergency Se...  More...
Emergency Services Coordinating Agency  Release Date: 12/24/2008 12:07:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update #10: Rain to Cause Hazardous Conditions

Kirkland Storm Update #10: Rain to Cause Hazardous Conditions

Kirkland residents are asked to be mindful and patient as City crews continue to plow streets per the Priority Snow Routes.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 12/24/2008 11:48:00 AM

Tiger Mt. Area - Structure Fire

Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue were called to a house fire at the 14500 block of 254th Avenue S.E. in the Tiger Mt. area of Issaquah las...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 12/24/2008 11:38:00 AM

Recent Snow and Ice Raise Concerns about Roof Loads

BURIEN - Recent weather conditions in the region resulting in abnormally heavy snowfalls may result in excessive roof loads on buildings due to the ac...  More...
Burien, City of  Release Date: 12/24/2008 10:33:00 AM

SDOT Clears Inbound Routes Across Seattle

SDOT Clears Inbound Routes Across Seattle

SDOT is plowing, de-icing and sanding inbound routes around the city. The department advises that motorists drive slowly as they move around the city ...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 12/24/2008 6:24:00 AM

Overnight snow and ice may make for dangerous driving again Wednesday

Overnight snow and ice may make for dangerous driving again Wednesday

With more early-morning snow in the forecast, the King County Road Services Division is advising motorists to check travel conditions before leaving h...
King County  Release Date: 12/24/2008 4:31:00 AM

Overnight snow and ice may make for dangerous driving again Wednesday

Overnight snow and ice may make for dangerous driving again Wednesday

With more early-morning snow in the forecast, the King County Road Services Division is advising motorists to check travel conditions before leaving h...
King County  Release Date: 12/23/2008 8:53:00 PM

Limited Metro Transit service again Dec. 24; holiday adjustments start Dec. 25

Limited Metro Transit service again Dec. 24; holiday adjustments start Dec. 25

Due to still-icy streets in many areas and the possibility of more snow overnight, King County Metro Transit will be operating approximately half of i...
King County  Release Date: 12/23/2008 4:36:00 PM

December 23, 2008 3:30 p.m. King County Road Closure Update

December 23, 2008 3:30 p.m. King County Road Closure Update

As of 3:30 p.m., December 23, 2008, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 12/23/2008 3:30:00 PM

City of Monroe Snow Load Alert

The existing snow and upcoming rain presents a threat for roof collapses, as well as localized street and basement flooding around the City of Monroe....  More...
Monroe, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 3:18:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update #9: City Seeks Help from Residents/Businesses

Kirkland Storm Update #9: City Seeks Help from Residents/Businesses

For the afternoon of December 23, the City of Kirkland City storm updates are posted at www.ci.kirkland.wa.us. The City appreciates the patience of re...
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 3:10:00 PM

City of Kenmore Winter Weather Update

City of Kenmore Winter Weather Update

Kenmore, Wash. – The City of Kenmore public works crews continue their 24-hour response with the deployment of snow plows and sanding operations. No ...
Kenmore, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 2:17:00 PM

SDOT Moves to Next Phase of Winter Storm Response

SDOT Moves to Next Phase of Winter Storm Response

SDOT has cleared primary arterials to exposed pavement and is now focusing on secondary roads. Feeder and collector routes across Seattle such as Thir...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 1:40:00 PM

Some Bellevue roads remain icy; more snow predicted

Some Bellevue roads remain icy; more snow predicted

Roads are improving in Bellevue, but steep side streets remain difficult to drive on due to compact snow and ice or deep accumulations of snow. Foreca...
Bellevue, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 1:06:00 PM

Everett Cold Weather Shelter Open Tuesday Evening - Check Shelter Status: everettsarmy.org

Everett Cold Weather Shelter Open Tuesday Evening - Check Shelter Status: everettsarmy.org

Everett Cold Weather Shelter Open Tuesday Evening at 8 pm Salvation Army 2525 Rucker Av, Everett WA No Cold Weather Shelter Wednesday ...
Salvation Army - Everett & Snohomish County  Release Date: 12/23/2008 11:35:00 AM

SDOT Continues Snow Response

SDOT Continues Snow Response

In the face of overnight freezing temperatures, SDOT continues to aggressively plow, de-ice and sand. The department still advises that, if driving is...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 11:02:00 AM

City crews tackle latest storm conditions

City crews tackle latest storm conditions

City of Seattle departments entered another day of snow response by continuing to plow roads, shelter the vulnerable and ensuring homes and businesses...
Seattle, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 6:49:00 AM

City of Bothell Status: Portion of 228th Street Remains Closed

For immediate release                                          Dec. 2...  More...
Bothell, City of  Release Date: 12/23/2008 5:01:00 AM

Slush and dropping temps create icy hazard on county roads

Slush and dropping temps create icy hazard on county roads

The King County Road Services Division continues to work around the clock to clear snow and ice from major arterials in unincorporated areas of the co...
King County  Release Date: 12/23/2008 4:20:00 AM

Winter Safety Tips from Kent Fire/Fire District 37

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Captain Kyle Ohashi, City of Kent253-856-4481 office  More...
Kent Fire   Release Date: 12/10/2008 4:19:00 PM

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