Two landing crafts have been spied by a scurvy dog passing Emma Schmitz park without a skirmish…arghh!!
Welcome Home, USS John C. Stennis
July 10, 2009 by Leave a Comment
A big thanks to Gary J. for submitting this photo.
Algae Bloom or ???
July 8, 2009 by Leave a Comment
We've been noticing some very gross looking water in Puget Sound…nothing I'd want to swim in! West Seattle Blog has a new article that is worth reading if you've been wondering "what's in the water". WSB talks to an expert at the state Ecology Department and get's the scoop.
It Could Get Windy Tonight
July 5, 2009 by Leave a Comment
From the City of Seattle Forecast:
TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 50S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.
From the Puget Sound Marine Forecast:
..SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
TODAY…LIGHT WIND…BECOMING VARIABLE 5 TO 15 KT THIS AFTERNOON. WIND WAVES LESS THAN 1 FT…BUILDING TO 2 FT OR LESS.
TONIGHT…S WIND RISING TO 20 TO 30 KT BY MIDNIGHT. WIND WAVES BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FT.
The next high tide is an 11.4 at 6:32 this evening; going down to a 7.6 at 11:45 and then up to a 9.8 at 3:51 Monday morning.
Monday's current marine forecast:
MON…SW WIND 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 2 TO 4 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
I'm not quite sure if this qualifies as our "Barking Dog Report" (when we drag out pumps in case of potential flooding) but it is something to be aware of.
Assault with Weapon at 4503 Beach Drive
July 5, 2009 by 2 Comments
something is going on in the 4500 block of Beach Drive right now. Police Officers
stated that dogs are about to be released to check the area.
Car Vandalized on Beach Drive
June 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
We received an email from someone who discovered their car was burglarized on the 4700 block of Beach Drive:
I just wanted to inform neighbors of West Seattle Alki of my car that was broken into on the night of Thursday June 25th. I was staying at my friends house who lives on Alki Beach drive [south of] Jacobson street. My car was securely locked and my alarm was on when a burglar had broken in. My passenger side window had been punched in and the my pink bag filled with clothes a orange make up bag and lotions were taken. Nobody in the house had been awaken by my car alarm we think it happened around the time frame of 2:00-4:00 AM. I have attached pictures of how my car looked when I found it in the morning. I have heard of many other cases like this happening in the past couple weeks and I hope they find the thief soon. I have reported this case to the police and so far nobody has been caught.
If you have any information, please contact the Seattle Police.
This also serves as an excellent reminder that Seattle Night Out is happening soon on August 4, 2009. Do you have plans for your block on Beach Drive? Share it on the Beach Drive Blog Community Forum.
Summer brings Low Tides
June 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Today's low tide was -3.9 and tomorrow at 11:49 the tides will the lowest of the week at -4.1.
SW Seattle Precinct Public Safety Newsletter
June 18, 2009 by Leave a Comment
June 18, 2009
Dear Community Friends,
Night Out is now ready for online registration at http://www.seattle.gov/police/nightout/default.htm.
Summertime Security Tips
During warm weather months, we often see an increase in burglary and theft. Reasons for this include:
q Windows at residences left open for ventilation when residents are not home.
q Unattended open garages while residents are working in the yard or have briefly left the home.
q Unattended personal belongings while at a park or other recreational venues.
q Unattended personal belongings visible in our vehicles.
We want to remind you about the potential for an increase in burglary and theft and provide you with concrete steps you can take to reduce your vulnerability. Please share these tips with your neighbors.
Close And Lock Windows; Limit How Far They Can Be Opened
q Always close and lock windows whenever away from the home. If you choose to ventilate your home when you are not home because of the heat, be aware that you are vulnerable and an easy target for the burglar.
q If you leave windows open enough for ventilation, secure with less than 4” opening with a dowel. Some windows have stops installed on the inside track, which help prevent the window from being opened too far. However, some of these are not very sturdy and can be opened given the right amount of force. Augment those stops with a dowel. For double hung windows, use sash pins to better secure the windows.
Lock Your Doors
Install good quality dead bolt locks with at least a 1” throw on all exterior doors.
q Replace the existing screws in the strike plates and two screws per hinge with 3-4 inch screws. This will secure the doorframe to the 2×4 framing of the house. This makes it much more difficult for a person to force open a properly locked door.
Working In The Yard
If working in the yard in the front or back of the home:
q Do not leave your front door open and/or unlocked. Close and lock garage and storage unit that is out of your line of sight. Be mindful of what is in plain view to anyone who may walk or drive by.
Secure Tools and Ladders
q Secure all tools, including ladders, so they cannot be used to gain entry into your home or that of a neighbor.
Make it appear that your home is occupied.
q You can do this by having timers set within the home that will turn lights on and off. You may want to consider timers for your exterior lights or photocell attachments (which activate when it gets dark and go off when it becomes light) and motion sensors.
If Away For An Extended Period Of Time
q Ask a friend or trusted neighbor to watch your home and collect your mail and your newspaper. If they see suspicious activity, they will know to call 911 for you.
q Call Police 625-5011 and ask for a “Request to Watch” for your home while on vacation
Do Not Leave Personal Belongings Unattended
Whether they are in a shopping cart or on a picnic blanket, always maintain positive control over your belongings. Never leave personal belongings unattended in your vehicle.
Seattle
has an incredibly high rate of theft of personal property from vehicles, particularly at public parks.
Resources To Keep You Informed
Police Blotter, http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/
Subscribe to SPD: Crime Blotter http://feeds.feedburner.com/SeattlePoliceSouthwestPrecinct
Police Blotter, Megan Sheppard,
West Seattle
Herald
http://www.westseattleherald.com/news/police%20blotter/
West Seattle
Blog, Tracy Record, Editor
http://westseattleblog.com/blog/?page_id=4988
Seattle Police Department main web page
http://www.seattle.gov/police/
Southwest Precinct Web-page
http://www.seattle.gov/police/Precincts/Southwest/default.htm
Seattle
Police Crime Statistics
http://www.cityofseattle.net/police/crime/stats.htm
For More Information Call: Benjamin Kinlow,
Crime Prevention Coordinator, (206) 684-7724 or email benjamin.kinlow@seattle.gov. Check out www.seattle.gov/police/precincts/southwest/prevention.htm
Just Lurking By…
June 13, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This sub is currently north in Puget Sound. Hat tip to my neighbor aka Cat Woman.
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