Laurelhurst Blog: Weather-Related Info And Tips From Seattle Public Utilities

Seattle Public Utilities posted this information:

Weather-related info from Seattle Public Utilities

Garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection is dependent on safe road and weather conditions for our drivers. We're making service adjustments as needed based on current and predicted weather conditions. For the most up-to-date information, go here or check Twitter @SeattleSPU.

Here are some winter weather tips:

If you can possibly avoid it, do not drive. If you must drive, please take your time, slow down, leave lots of room, and stay safe. Prepare your car with emergency supplies and chains or other traction devices. Remember bridges and raised roadways are likely to be icy, even when the roads are not.

Keep warm winter clothing at the ready: gloves/mittens; hats; heavy coats; sweaters; long underwear; heavy socks.

Have nonperishable food on hand that does not need to be heated.

Make sure you have adequate propane/charcoal briquettes for barbeques/camping stoves that can be used to heat food outdoors. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, keep electric generators and barbecue grills outdoors and away from your house or apartment.

Keep water dripping from faucets so pipes don’t freeze.

If you are concerned about an individual living unsheltered, or in need, call 2-1-1 a resource line that can help connect an individual to resources. When the 2-1-1 line isn’t open, the 24-hour Crisis Line 866-427-4747 can provide information that the City has on warming shelters. If it is an emergency, contact Seattle Police by calling 9-1-1. SPD has transport vans to take people to warming centers and shelters.