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Know the Facts, Be Empowered !

North West Region Risks

Winter Storms

Winter storms can range from a normal snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms bring dangerously low temperatures and, sometimes, strong winds, icing, sleet, and freezing rain. One of the main concerns is that winter weather can knock out heat, power, and communication, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can have serious effects on an entire region. Icy roadways can cause serious accidents, and sometimes people die from being in really cold temperatures for too long.
  • Visit the FEMA library to download more facts about Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
  • Snow, Ice and Extreme Cold - City of Seattle
  • Two weeks of wicked winter weather whack Washington
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​Resources to help you get ready:
  • Emergency check list
  • Commuters: are you prepared for emergencies?
  • Preparing your car
  • Preparing for and responding to power outages
  • Never use generators inside your home, garage or carports. (tips for using a generator during power outages, standby or back-up generators)
  • Never cook or heat inside on a charcoal or gas grill, they can cause a buildup of poisonous carbon monoxide gas. carbon monoxide safety
  • Help keep storm drains clear, clean gutters and down spouts regularly: adopt a drain
  • Flood safety: preventing, protecting, cleaning up and drying out
  • Winter safe newsletter
  • Winter driving tips SDOT
  • 2013–2014 winter weather SDOT


Snow routes
  • UW Seattle campus’ current snow removal status GIS map (roads) and (sidewalks)
  • Seattle Department of Transportation’s winter weather plan and response map
  • King Metro snow alert page
Other resources
  • Take winter by storm
  • National Weather Service, Seattle
  • Seattle Department of Transportation
  • Seattle City Light: when the power goes out
  • Seattle City Light: system status
  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Mountain Pass reports
  • Ready.gov: winter storms’s extreme cold

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  • Home
  • Council Blog
  • About Us
    • Officers & Contacts
    • Standing Rules & Policies
    • Mission Statement
    • Goals & Objectives
    • Northshore PTAs/PTSAs
    • Contact Us
    • Guest Seat Policy
  • Calendar
    • Council Meetings
    • Training Opportunities
    • Parent Education Opportunities
  • Advocacy
  • Membership
  • Council Programs
    • Council Awards >
      • Award Recipients
    • Educational Speakers and Community Events Grants >
      • Grant Recipients
    • Emergency Preparedness >
      • EP FAMILY
      • EP Chair Info
    • Presidents & Principals Luncheon
    • Reflections >
      • 2022-2023 Reflections Art Showcase
      • 2021-2022 Reflections Art Showcase
    • Special Education
    • Spring Recognition Event
    • Volunteering >
      • Thank You
  • Community Resources
    • Mental Health Awareness
    • Parent Education
  • Council eNews
  • Forms, Documents, & Procedures
  • Local PTA Awards
  • Northshore School District
  • Region, State, & National PTA Info
    • Region 6
    • WSPTA
    • National PTA