City of Lake Forest Park News Release

Weather updates

December 24, 2008 11:00 am

City Hall closes at 2pm December 24, 2008

Perkins Road/180th NE is closed. A tree has block access.
No garbage service December 24 or December 25.

Prepare for potential flooding

Please check your drains and drainage ditches to be sure water is flowing. Over the next several days the weather will hover around freezing. As the snow melts and freezes, there is a potential for flooding. Please check the drains and ditch lines around your home to be sure they are flowing.

Drainage Ditch---Ditches can also freeze and create ice dams that have the potential for flooding. Clear the ditches where water enters the pipe and remove the snow behind the entrance point.

Drain --Check drains for snow, ice and debris. Make sure there is a pathway for water to travel to the drain and then down the drain.

It is your responsibility to prepare for the impacts of flooding on your property.

Check to be sure melting snow and rain are directed away from your home.
Rain and snow combination may create loads on roofs and decks that exceed their design loads. It may be prudent to clear your deck of some or all of the snow buildup.
If you have yard drains -- for example in front of your garage-- these should be cleaned and ices removed of broken up.
Check your gutters and downspouts. Sagging gutters may be a sign that you have a problem with a debris blockage or an ice dam.

Down and sagging wires

Tree branches are weighted down with snow. These can be a danger if they break electric or cable lines. All downed lines should be treated as live wire.

Emergency Numbers

Power outage Seattle City Light power outage hotline 206-684-7400 or 206-625-4448. Use these numbers to report down lines.
Natural Gas Puget Sound Energy 425-452-1234
Comcast Service 1-877-824-2288