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We are getting reports of sewage overflows into people’s houses, and other storm water damage. If you are affected please take photos as documentation for a claim. We are gathering information on problems. We’d like to hear from you.
Here is a photo from Carkeek Park.
Here is photo from 2nd NW and NW 115th
Here is a video from Carkeek Park
If your area is flooding please take pictures. It is important to document problems.
For Immediate Release:
Dec 10, 2010
| Contact: | Ingrid Goodwin, (206) 233-3864 Pager: (206) 997-5972 |
Seattle Prepares for Heavy Rain, Flooding
Extra City Drainage Crews Placed on Alert in Anticipation of Severe Winter Storm
SEATTLE — With torrential rain in the forecast for the next several days, Seattle Public Utilties (SPU) is putting its field crews on alert and urging the public to prepare for urban flooding.
Based on National Weather Service reports, Seattle could be in for one to three inches of rain between late Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, with another storm coming on Monday. The heaviest rain is expected to occur south of the ship canal.
To report flooding or blocked drains or heavy ponding in the street, please call (206) 386-1800.
In preparation for the storm, SPU has assigned extra field operations workers to report to work Saturday and Sunday, and has staged flood control equipment at various locations around the city. The Utility is also delivering about 500 pre-packed sandbags to the Meadowbrook and Delridge Community Center (250 at each), today.
SPU is reminding the public to play it safe by staying out of low-lying areas during times of heavy rains. If your basement is prone to flooding, please stay out of the basement until the risk of flooding has passed.
The public’s help is also requested in keeping Seattle’s 78,000 street drains — the city’s first line of defense against storms — free of debris. Cleaning a blocked street drain is simple: using a rake, just scrape the debris from the drain and place it in your yard waste cart.
If you don’t have a rake or other drain-cleaning implements, consider joining SPU’s new Adopt-a-drain program. Contact the program at (206) 684-7647 or email adoptadrain@seattle.gov. Program participants will be provided with free gloves, bags, brooms, rakes and safety vests, as well as help with leaf disposal.
Other tips for keeping yourself and your property safe during wet weather include:
For a wealth of information on preparing for bad weather, visit www.takewinterbystorm.org.
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities, at: http://www.seattle.gov/util.
In addition to providing a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in the Seattle metropolitan area, SPU provides essential sewer, drainage, solid waste and engineering services that safeguard public health, maintain the City’s infrastructure and protect, conserve and enhance the region’s environmental resources.
Doug Cox, Associate Planner, Multimodal Program & Project Group, SDOT Traffic Management Division notified the Broadview Community Council (BCC) of a project to build a new sidewalk. Below is from his email message”
“I am eager to share the news with you that in 2011, SDOT plans to build another sidewalk in your area…this time on the north side of N 125th Street, connecting Greenwood Ave N with the Interurban Trail!
At this point we are beginning work on the design, and we expect to have some pretty detailed plans, cost estimates & other info by the end of January. The project is part of SDOT’s Sidewalk Development Program, which builds new sidewalks throughout the city each year thanks to funding from the Bridging the Gap levy passed by the voters in 2006.
I understand that you applied for NSF funds to have this project built, but that it was not selected. Thankfully it is a priority in the Pedestrian Master Plan (which we use to select projects for the sidewalk development program), so it has another avenue for becoming a reality.”
At the Nov. 16 BCC meeting local residents noted that survey work was being done on N 125th. Now we know why. Because this street segment is a corridor to both the #5 bus on Greenwood and the #358 bus on Aurora, having a safer way to walk to transit is welcome.
This September, Cecile Andrews, a Seattle resident, author and leader in the Voluntary Simplicity Movement, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at the Broadview Community Council meeting. She’s an engaging speaker and presented lots of ideas to build community and to encourage happiness and meaning in our lives.
Well, we turned our calendars to December this week. Hanukkah has started and Christmas is just three weeks away! I mentally started my do-lists, plans for holiday events, ask when do we start the decorating and gosh, what about the gifts and cards? Did your heartbeat just start to race too?
That’s when I took the dog out for a walk, and thought about Cecile’s message: research has shown that our national happiness rate has dropped because people have less time for their social networks, friends and families. How can we keep centered and focused on happiness, joy, our families, friends and communities in a meaningful and less stressful way? Back from my walk, refreshed by the exercise and views of distant snow capped Olympics, here are some ideas I’d like to share. This is an interactive blog site—please reply with your comments and ideas too!
Holiday gatherings
Gatherings can be fun, build community and strengthen family ties, but also suck up a lot of your time, energy and expense. Someone suggested an easy way to simplify– avoid hosting events and enjoy being a guest. But if it’s your turn to host a dinner or you enjoy throwing a party, here are some ideas to keep it simple:
Parts 2 & 3 will cover Decorating and Gifts/Giving.
Seattle Public Utilities invites you to a public meeting for the Venema Natural Drainage Project
What is the purpose of the meeting?
We invite you to come and hear updates on the current status, design, and schedule of the project. It will be a good opportunity to meet design team members; they can answer your questions about the project. Our landscape architect will also be available to talk about plant selection.
Why is the project important?
This project helps promote water quality in Venema Creek and Puget Sound by cleaning and slowing stormwater that carries pollutants from roads and residential neighborhoods.
TIME: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. DATE: Wednesday, December 8 LOCATION: Bitter Lake Community Center 13035 Linden Ave N, 98133
Looking for some local holiday fun for the family? Check out the Reindeer Festival at Swanson’s. From now until December 24th, you can view the reindeer Dasher and Blitzen. There is also an opportunity to take pictures with the reindeer, just bring your own camera! In addition to the reindeer, Curly the camel and Moe the miniature donkey will be there. Watch them frolic and play.
On December 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Santa will be at there for professional portrait photos by Brahm of Bonjour Photography, A reservation is not required, but get there early as the lines tend to get long. While you are waiting for Santa, enjoy some refreshments, or check out the Holiday Train display.
If you are hungry for breakfast or lunch, stop by the Garden Café. Enjoy a cup of Café Vita coffee while munching on a homemade dessert. Check out the Koi Pond – always a draw for kids. Be sure to check out Swanson’s website at http://www.swansonsnursery.com.
The Bitter Lake Community Center is holding its 3rd annual multicultural dinner and concert event on Friday, December 10. Join in for food and fun. Enjoy food and music from around the world. Learn about the many cultures of our neighborhood and our world! If you are interested in submitting a recipe or share cultural games or information please call Bitter Lake Community Center at 206-684-7524.
Location: Bitter Lake C.C., 13035 Linden Ave. N
Fri., 12/10 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Activity Fee: $5 per family
Despite the very cold weather the past few days, ideal tree planting time is nearly upon us! Seattle reLeaf is offering free trees for your yard! Details are below.
The Seattle reLeaf Trees for Neighborhoods program is pleased to offer you free trees to plant in your yard. Planting trees is a great way to lower your carbon footprint. An average city tree will absorb about a ton of harmful carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Urban trees also help keep our water clean, our air breathable, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife and make Seattle a vibrant place to live and work.
Tree supply is limited, so it is first come, first served. Applications will not be accepted after Dec 6. Program participants will receive up to 4 free trees per household, watering bags, a bag of GroCo compost, and training on proper tree planting and care.
Available species include:
Shore pine (Pinus contorta ‘Contorta’)
Katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Red oak (Quercus rubra)
Western red cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Excelsa’)
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
To receive a free tree, you must meet these guidelines:
Live in Seattle, and plant the tree on your property (renters must have their landlord’s permission)
Plant the trees in your yard, and not as street trees
Do NOT plant the trees under power lines (these are large trees that will eventually grow into the lines)
Commit to caring for the tree in the future, including watering for the first 3 summers
To get your trees, send in the application ASAP.
Questions can be directed to: Jana Dilley Seattle reLeaf
206-615-1668
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is updating its Transit Master Plan. The current plan, dating from 2005, is getting out date, as evidenced by its inclusion of the Monorail to Ballard that didn’t happen.
Planners are seeking input from the public via an online survey. Unless members of the public — both those who use transit and those who don’t — give their views, the planners will be operating in the dark. You can complete the brief survey here. Go ahead, shed some light!
