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Good reminder to have everything you need during winter weather travel - including access to travel updates. @wsdot_passes is a good start. What are your favorite accounts or apps that your rely on for travel updates?
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A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7AM to 4PM PST for areas along the Pacific coast, the northern interior, and Puget Sound. Southerly winds 20-35 mph with gusts 45-50 mph are possible, with the strongest winds expected from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. #WAwx
Power out? Crews are busy working on getting it restored. Watch @SEACityLight’s progress on their outage map. seattle.gov/light/mobile/out…
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Do not use candles as a light source or any open flame as a heat source. Be fire safe!
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Did you experience power outages today? Or still without power? Crews are working as quickly as they can but here are a few safety tips to keep in mind until power is restored! #wawx
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High Wind Watch for most of Interior Lowlands in San Juan, Whatcom, Skagit, Island, NE Jefferson, SnohomishKitsap, King, Mason, Pierce, Thurston & Lewis counties from Fri morn thru Fri evng. South winds 40mph; gusts 60mph possible. High Wind Watch already for WA Coast. #WAwx
Great reminder! Do you have a communication plan when this 🚨Emergency Alert🚨 is the real deal?
Communication Plan and Contact Cards for download available here: ow.ly/sN5830m5pRv
Happy Fall! It's time for warm blankets, warm beverages, fall leaves, football... And those surprise storms. What ONE THING will you find this weekend and place in an easy to grab spot so you always know where it is this coming storm season? Checklists @ takewinterbystorm.org
Winter is still bringing a lot of rain! Know the signs before a landslide! youtu.be/khyUzU9zv1w via @YouTube
Is preparedness on your New Year’s resolution list this year? Start here! takewinterbystorm.org
Leaving town over New Year’s weekend? Is your home ready for freezing temperatures? This one wasn’t.😳Keep pipes from freezing while away:
🌡Thermostats no lower than 55 F
🌬Wrap exposed pipes/outdoor faucets
🚰Open kitchen/bathroom cabinets to keep warm air around pipes
On this Thanksgiving Day, we are thankful for YOU! Thank you for taking our tips to prepare you and your loved ones this winter! Happy Thanksgiving! #stormready #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving
If this is what you see out your windshield, take it slow & add more distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. #stormready
Stocked w/essential emergency supplies for winter weather travel? Complete checklist: takewinterbystorm.org/checkl… #stormready #wawx
Is your vehicle serviced for winter driving? Ask your mechanic to perform an inspection. 🚗❄️🚗❄️
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