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Seattle will host its first World Cup match on Monday, and the weather is going to be hot! We want you to be cool. Stay hydrated. Avoid direct sunlight. Wear lightweight and breathable clothes. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion like sweating, headaches, nausea, and dizziness.
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The Seattle Emergency Management team is ready for the World Cup. You can be too by learning a few important preparedness tips to help you beat the summer heat, travel efficiently, and get alerted in case of emergencies. That's a win!
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Are you ready for the beautiful game? Be ready by signing up for AlertSeattle, the city's emergency alert system. Text "Seattle" to 67283 and be the first to know when emergencies happen where you live, work, or play in the city so you can be ready for match day and beyond.
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At the Seattle Office of Emergency Management, we believe that preparedness is for everyone! Learn more about Seattle's hazards, how to be ready for them, and even sign up for a preparedness class at seattle.gov/emergency-manage…
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Our director Curry Mayer rang the opening bell at Pike Place Market. She took a moment to remind everyone to have a plan for emergencies. We are so grateful for this community staple. Whether Seattle is where you live, work, or play, you can learn more at seattle.gov/emergency-manage…
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The Office of Emergency Management is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist to support our ongoing public preparedness activities. If you love engaging with the public, training, and education, apply here to join our team: governmentjobs.com/careers/s…

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Planning to attend the Seahawks parade? Text “Parade” to 67283 for safety notifications from the City of Seattle. Messaging may be sent on impacts to the parade, traffic, and more. Visit seahawks.com/parade for more details on the event.
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Seattle OEM retweeted
23 Dec 2025
A weather system will move north towards Western Washington on Wednesday. Winds are expected to increase Wednesday, but there remains significant uncertainty into the strength of winds. Continue to monitor the forecast from trusted sources over the next couple days. #WAwx
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Seattle OEM retweeted
15 Dec 2025
Flash Flood Warning including King County, WA until 9:00 PM PST
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Good morning! Here's a *general* look at the state of things: -US 2 is CLOSED btwn Skykomish and Tumwater Canyon (MP 50-99) - US 12 is CLOSED at Naches (MP 190) and Chilcoat Ave. (MP 115) - 20 highways are closed across 11 counties. More details: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/M…
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12 Dec 2025
Please visit Seattle Department of Transportation's website on additional ways to prepare for Severe Weather. tinyurl.com/5esj3syk
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Seattle and the surrounding region may be impacted by high winds and a strong atmospheric river event this week that will bring heavy rain. Plan ahead and know what to do in case of flooding, landslides, or other impacts: harrell.seattle.gov/2025/12/…
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Seattle OEM retweeted
10 Dec 2025
⚠️ After a brief lull, rivers across western Washington are on the rise again this morning. Flows are rising very quickly, so travel with caution and NEVER drive into water flowing over the road. #WAwx
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Be Rainy-Day Ready 🌧️: - Sign up for @AlertSeattle - Know who to call (911 emergencies, 24/7 at 206-386-1849 for flooding) - Keep storm drains clear - Prep for emergencies with @OEMSeattle - Visit: bit.ly/4rHKmKC to learn more for weather preparedness tips🔗
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⚠️ A strong atmospheric river event will bring heavy rain to western Washington today through Wednesday, leading to potential for significant river flooding, urban flooding, and landslides. Check the latest river forecasts here: water.noaa.gov #WAwx
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Seattle OEM retweeted
25 Oct 2025
Windy conditions to continue through tonight across Western Washington. Peak wind gusts (in mph) over the last 6 hrs include: Tacoma Narrows: 60 Fort Lewis: 46 Hoquiam: 45 Olympia: 45 SeaTac Airport: 43 Power outages & tree damage expected into tonight with strong winds. #WAwx
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24 Oct 2025
Retrofitting buildings before our region’s next big earthquake will save lives! Let’s not wait for the next quake to shake things up in WA State. Retrofitting URMs isn’t just preservation. It’s life safety. HB 1810 is a path forward. The time to #FixTheBricks is now! 🧱🛠️
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24 Oct 2025
🧱 Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/uploads…

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🧱Retrofitting buildings in preparation for our region’s next big earthquake will save lives!🧱 Learn more about the #FixtheBricks campaign and Washington House Bill 1810 to support statewide retrofitting of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings: aiawa.org/wp-content/uploads….
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NEW: Seattle's Climate Action Plan Progress Report ➡️ In 12 years, @CityofSeattle made progress on reducing emissions and building resilience. We evaluated what worked and where we need to move faster for the #OneSeattle Climate Action Plan (coming 2026) 🌱greenspace.seattle.gov/2025/…
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