Current news
• Breaking weather news and alerts - Regional Public Information Network
Winter storm directory
During severe weather contact your appropriate utility or local agency for Non-Emergencies. Reserve 9-1-1 for Emergencies Only.
Get Ready
• 3 days, 3 ways
Make a plan, build a kit and get involved to weather the hard times.
• How to prepare for winter storms
Tips for handling winter storms, provided by those who took notes last time.
• Preparation Tips - 30-second Public Service Announcements (mp3, 950 Kb each)
School Closures
• Puget Sound School Report
Look up school closures and delays for regional districts, colleges and private schools
Roads and Transit
•King County Road Alerts
Sign-up to receive e-mail updates about road closures and conditions in unincorporated King County.
• "My Commute" Traffic Cameras
Access regional traffic cameras on county, city and state roads in unincorporated King County.
• Commuting resources for small screens
PDA and other small-screen device users can bookmark this page to quickly access Road Alerts, traffic cameras and other regional commuting information in a format that's easy to read.
• Washington traveler information
Get congestion information and road conditions for state highways, and pass conditions from traffic cameras.
• King County Metro Transit bus service information
Find out about how to ride Metro and impacts to Metro's service during snow and ice conditions
• Community Transit bus service information
Find bus service closures and re-routes in the multi-county Community Transit system.
• Sound Transit bus and train information
Find service information for the regional Sound Transit network of buses and trains.
• Winter driving
Learn about traction tires, traction advisories and other tips for safe winter driving.
• Snowplow and sanding route plan for King County
Learn how King County plans to respond to snow and ice events including a map of high-priority roads to be plowed and sanded.
• King County 24/7 Road Helpline
Residents living in the unincorporated area of King County can call 206-296-8100 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week for help with road maintenance and traffic safety issues such as downed stop signs, signals that are out, or trees over the roadway.
Power Outages
• Carbon monoxide warning
Please read if you use backup generator power or use fire for cooking or heating.
• Seattle City Light
Look up power outages and estimated times of repair in the City of Seattle.
• Puget Sound Energy
Look up power outages and estimated times of repair for Seattle - King County.
• When the power goes out
Look up who to notify and details to help cope with power outages.
Flooding
• Flooding topics
Comprehensive flood data services covering King County, Washington.
• Snoqualmie flood conditions for mobile
View a real-time summary of Snoqualmie Valley river conditions on your mobile phone.
• Flood preparedness
Details to keep in mind and phone numbers to have on hand before, during and after a flood.
Mopping up
• Safe water after a disaster
Public Health - Seattle & King County shows you how to tell if your drinking water is contaminated.
• Sewer Spills
Learn how to respond, who to call, and how to clean up when sewers break or overflow.
• Disposal Options - What do I Do With...?
Find the best options to dispose of storm debris and damaged stuff after a storm.
• Recover and Rebuild - FEMA
Find comprehensive advice including how to file an insurance claim after a federally declared disaster.
Take Winter by Storm Partners
Updated Jan. 28, 2008
To pass along errors or suggestions related to the Take Winter by Storm Web page, please contact Fred Bentler.
Take Winter by Storm is web site sponsored by King County, the City of Seattle, Puget Sound Energy, and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) designed to help you get prepared and stay informed when bad weather strikes this winter.
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