



7:00am, Friday, Feb 15th
CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES/IMPACTS
NE 163rd St closed from NE 162nd St to just west of 76th PL NE, with exception of local traffic (NEW)
NE 187th ST at Kenlake – Road open, but use caution. There are communication lines on the side of the roadway.
61st Ave NE at NE 181st St – tree blocking sidewalk
68th Ave NE pathway to Wallace Swamp Creek Park – Tree fallen into lines and blocking access. Has been called in to utilities.
Email update: Power Outages, Storm Drains, and Safety Tips
CLEARING DRAINS
Once snow starts to melt, our drains need to be clear. If you can safely do so, crews are asking you to clear the storm drains in front of your house from snow and debris. Thank you!
Please continue to check PSE.com, 1-888-225-5773, for estimated resoration time on power outages. Please NOT CALL 911 to report power outages, unless there is a life safety emergency or you see a downed power line. Never use generators or charcoal or gas grills indoors. If you have a neighbor who moved here from other parts of the world where that practice may be more common, please see King County's carbon monoxide fact sheets here in multiple languages.
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8:00pm, Monday, Feb 11th
Crews continue to work in Priority 1 roads. We have some power outages in our area. Please continue to check PSE.com, 1-888-225-5773, for estimated resoration time on power outages. Please NOT CALL 911 to report power outages, unless there is a life safety emergency or you see a downed power line. Never use generators or charcoal or gas grills indoors. If you have a neighbor who moved here from other parts of the world where that practice may be more common, please see King County's carbon monoxide fact sheets here in multiple languages.
1:45pm, Monday, Feb 11th
75th Ave NE now OPEN: PSE has advised they have the gas leak issue resolved and customers are no longer impacted.
1030am, Monday, Feb 11th
Both Northshore Fire and PSE are have responded to a gas leak. 75th Ave NE is closed from 74th PL NE (NE 148th) to NE 146th. If there are any issues with this, we will let everyone know. City Hall is open today and answering 425-398-8900, but we do have limited staffing. The Hangar is also open!
Public Works has been working on priority 1 roads, but most roads are generally very icy and slick. Please stay off roads if possible and if you must drive, take it slow! They are taking a closer look at Juanita and the 68th bridge right now to see if those areas need to be sanded, sounds like they are still icy. Traffic is moving along 522 well, stil icy in some spots.
185th remains closed for now. Kirkland has reopened Simonds Rd, between 100th Ave NE and 92nd Ave NE.
Make sure you have your disaster kits ready for home and vehicle. Update your emergency kits with food, water, flashlight, matches and blankets. Buy groceries and gas now, to avoid being on roads later. Check on elderly neighbors and those with special needs. Protect your pets from the cold. Prepare to be without electricity, as snow and wind may lead to power outages, which should be reported to PSE. Make sure cell phones are charged before the storm. More tips
Public Works has been preparing for this storm event by applying de-icer to dry roads, procuring more sand and ice melt, and using plows to break up icy areas that have been melted. They are also preparing all trucks and snow equipment, and meeting with their staff and Northshore Utility District to plan shifts and routes. City of Kenmore Public Works crews are working 24 hours a day, 12 hour shifts.
During a snowstorm, city crews work around the clock on our roads according to our snow response priorities map. Designated citywide priority routes are cleared first to accommodate emergency response, main arterials, and bus routes. If snowfall is continuous, those arterials may require repeated plowing and sanding before crews can work to clear neighborhood streets. We are doing everything we can, but during this event, we may not treat Priority 2 and 3 roads.
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Trash and Recycling Service Changes
King County Metro Bus Schedules
Nortshore School District Closure Info
Call 911 for Emergencies
Call 425-398-8900 for information and after-hours contact numbers
King County Non-Emergency 206-296-3311
Kenmore Police and Public Works are asking that you avoid driving and stay home during the storm. If you must drive, take it slow! Driving in ice and snow, combined with Kenmore's steep hills, can make for hazardous driving conditions. Please remember to use safe driving tactics in winter conditions, including slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering and slower braking.
Severe cold can freeze the water in your pipes, causing them to burst. Be cautious with alternative ways of heating your home. If freezing temperatures are in the forecast, take the following steps: