It is cold out, so here is some helpful information when dealing with extremely low temps:
1. Do not leave water running in unoccupied buildings.
2. Please don’t use hair dryers to thaw frozen pipes!
3. Know where the main water shut-off valve inside your home is located and how to shut it off. Contact Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 386-1800 for questions about shutting off water mains and the tools needed to do so.
4. If a water pipe breaks, immediately close the main shut-off valve to stop excessive flooding. If you cannot turn off the main shut-off valve, Seattle Public Utilities customers can call (206) 386-1800 and a crew will turn off the water at the meter for a standard service charge.
5. If an inlet or street drain appears to be blocked by snow or debris, try to safely clear a channel to provide a path for the runoff. If the drain cannot be cleared, or if the cause of the blockage or flooding is uncertain, call Seattle Public Utilities at (206) 386-1800.
6. Melting/run-off can cause landslides...Seattle property owners with structures affected by or endangered by a landslide may contact the Department of Planning and Development at (206) 684-7899, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., for a rapid evaluation of damage.
7. Power outages are a pain - call Seattle Public Utilities and Seattle City Light at (206) 684-3000 to report power outages and/or downed power lines.
Thanks and let's all have a safe holiday!
Cheers - Lee
