The forecasters got it right. Fremont has been hit with a serious snow storm on Wednesday, January 18th. For Fremonsters with internet access, Fremont Emergency Preparedness Representative John Nordstrand, of History House, sent along on-line resources to check on throughout the storm.
Real –time alerts about conditions can be about:
- Weather Service Forecast/Warnings
- Seattle Traffic Cameras/Commuter Info
- State Highway/Traffic Cameras
- Metro Transit/Alerts
- Seattle Power Outages
- School Closures/Delays
Also, consider researching ways to be prepared, and solutions, on these general preparedness sites –
- Take Winter By Storm
- Seattle Office of Emergency Management
- Seattle Transportation information on snow routes, winter response plans
- Seattle City Light information on energy conservation and safe usage
- Seattle Public Utilities information on flood prevention, caring for storm drains, trash pick-up/disposal
For January 18th, Seattle Public Utilities has cancelled all trash, yard waste and recycling pick-ups today – those who normally have their pick-up on Wednesdays will be able to leave out double the normal amount next Wednesday.
Finally, METRO has issued an alert that transit service will be on an extremely limited service today. They advise riders carefully consider if they must go out, and do so well-prepared for the cold, with their patience in hand, especially as the evening commute heats up and the temperatures cool down.
To get updates on Fremont Emergency Preparedness information, subscribe at fremergencyprep@historyhouse.org. And please, take it easy out there, if you must go out, and look after yourself as adverse weather conditions continue!