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…
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Snow in Green Lake: Thursday edition
Snow is sticking around in Seattle. Here’s a round-up of Green Lake news and photos. We’ll be adding to this storify throughout the day: View the story “Green Lake snow – Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012″ on Storify Storified by My Green Lake Fri, Jan 20 2012 02:49:56 · 2765 views 16 1 21 24 Green Lake snow – Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 like 0 Share Email Embed A round-up of photos and news relating to the snow (and ice!) in the Green Lake neighborhood. Share photo instagram Thu, Jan 19 2012 19:03:46 Yesterday’s storify can be found here: Share Green…
Snow in Green Lake
Happy snow day! We’ll be updating this storify all day with photos, information about closures, and other snow-related news: View the story “Green Lake snow news – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012″ on Storify Storified by My Green Lake Thu, Jan 19 2012 01:45:24 · 3690 views 10 2 24 43 Green Lake snow news – Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 like 0 Share Email Embed A round-up of photos and news relating to today’s snow in Green Lake. Share photo instagram Wed, Jan 18 2012 00:11:24 Share Know Before The Snow KCDOTVideo Tue, Nov 22 2011 19:16:04 Share Snow, Ice &…
Real-time weather-related information
Due to poor weather conditions, some King County agencies are reporting delayed operations. Here is a real-time list of King County weather-related closures: King County weather-related closures And, here are some resources from the City of Seattle:
Get ready for more snow
Photo credit: Scott Meis Photography More snow and cold temperatures are on the way. Take Winter By Storm, a multi-media, public awareness and safety engagement program, has some tips for preparing for severe winter weather: · If an inlet or street drain appears to be blocked by snow or debris, try to safely clear a channel to provide a path for the runoff. If the drain cannot be cleared, or if the cause of the blockage or flooding is uncertain, call Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 386-1800. · Protect your water pipes from freezing. Shut off outside faucets, drain the water and…
