A residential water service line at 5th Ave NE & NE 63rd St broke last night (Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012). The line has now been fixed. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) says that there may be brown or yellow coloration in the water on 5th Ave NE between N 60th and N 65th until later in the afternoon today. If your water is brown with sediment or the pressure is intermittent, SPU recommends that you do not drink the water until it is clear again. To avoid drawing sediment into the hot water heater, do not run hot water. Running cold water will help clear…
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Winter storm safety tips
The following message comes via Public Health – Seattle & King County: Winter weather is causing power outages across Washington State. Here’s some important information to help you, your family, friends, and neighbors stay safe, should the power go out in Green Lake. Carbon monoxide warnings Carbon monoxide poisoning can kill you. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood. You can’t see or smell it. Prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide: Only use a generator outdoors and far from open windows and vents Never use a generator or portable propane…
Halloween 2011 in Green Lake
Updated Saturday, 12:45 p.m. There’s a lot going on this Halloween in the Green Lake neighborhood. There will be a free Fall Pumpkin Swim at Evans Pool tomorrow evening (Friday, October 28, 2011), 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. The event features games, prizes and pumpkins in the pool. The Green Lake Tacos Guaymas is hosting their annual Halloween Costume Party tomorrow night (October 28). A Halloween Midnight Mystery Ride is planned for late tomorrow night (October 28). The costumed bike ride begins at 11:30 p.m. at the southwest corner of Green Lake, near the Aqua Theater. On Saturday (October 29),…
New overhead crosswalk sign and repaired sidewalk at Green Lake Elementary School
Updated Friday, Sept. 23. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) reports that they have completed a Safe Routes to School project at Green Lake Elementary School (2400 N 65th St). In an effort to make walking and biking to and from the school safer and more accessible, SDOT installed an illuminated overhead crosswalk sign and repaired a sidewalk. The crosswalk light has yet to be turned on, but will be soon. According to SDOT, the light still needs to be connected to the electrical grid by Seattle City Light. Brian Dougherty, SDOT’s Safe Routes to School Coordinator, said in May that Green Lake Elementary School was…
Swimming in Green Lake
Thinking about swimming in Green Lake? Here’s what you need to know: Where to swim at Green Lake Green Lake has two swimming beaches that are kept clear of boats and aquatic weeds. East Green Lake Beach is located at 7201 E Green Lake Dr N and West Green Lake Beach is at 7312 W Green Lake Dr N. Swimming in Green Lake is regulated by the Seattle Municipal Code. SMC 16.28.010 dictates that swimmers must stay within designated swimming areas or within 50 feet from the shore, unless the swimmer is accompanied by a boat within 25 feet of the swimmer that has a personal…
