Beach Drive Holiday Photo for December 22
December 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This decked out patio is on the second floor by Andover Place park.
Garbage Update
December 22, 2008 by Leave a Comment
West Seattle Blog states that for those of us with garbage pick up on Mondays (weather permitting) they will TRY to pick garbage tomorrow. How do I know this? From following West Seattle Blog's Twitter profile.
westseattleblog @mortgageporter everything. trucks won't try today will try tomorrow. we'll check with SPU late in the day if they have a prognosis #seatst
I'm amazed at how much storm information has been provided via various forms of social media/networking. In fact, I wrote an article about that here.
Currently, it looks like if you normally have garbage picked up on Mondays, you should roll out all of your garbage (including recycle and yard waste) before tomorrow morning and they will TRY to make the rounds. If I hear of anything new, I'll let you know…or you can check out WSB's twitter (or go directly to their blog).
UPDATE 9:26 AM December 23, 2008: According to WSB's Twitter–NO GARBAGE PICK UP TODAY. Drats!
Missing Husky
December 21, 2008 by 2 Comments
I was just walking my dog by Angeline and Beach Drive where a lady was frantically calling for her dog. She told me that he was last seen running south on Beach Drive. I wasn't able to get her contact info–I'm hoping she lives on Angeline…I believe she drives a Volvo sedan.
Please keep a look out for a Husky who's missing his human.
News Release from the City of Seattle regarding the Weather
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
On Sunday, Hiawatha Community Center will be open from noon – 5:00 pm for shelter should you need it. From the Press Release:
“Seattle Public Utilities reminds residents to prepare water pipes for cold weather. Shut off outside faucets, drain the water and protect them by insulating them with rags or foam covers. Pipes in exposed or unheated areas (attics, basements and garages) should be wrapped with tape and insulating materials, available at local hardware stores. Drain and remove all outdoor hoses, and shut off and drain in-ground sprinkler systems.
Residents are also urged to protect indoor sink pipes that are against exterior walls, by opening under-sink cabinet doors, allowing heat to circulate. During severe cold, allow the faucet farthest from your front door to slowly drip cold water. Set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit, day or night (even if you are away).
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, SPU customers can call (206) 386-1800 and a crew will turn off the water at the meter for a standard service charge.”
King County Safety Tips for the Snow-Wind Storm
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I just received this email from King County with a request to post this safety information on my blogs for our local community:
Are you prepared? Steps to stay safe in this weekend's storm
With high winds forecast for this weekend and possible power outages, it's time to take steps to stay save and avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide can kill you or cause serious injury. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood. Here are some steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use a gas or charcoal grill, hibachi, or portable propane heater to cook indoors or heat your home.
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During a power outage or at any other time, do not operate fuel-powered machinery such as a generator indoors, including in the garage.
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Avoid combustion "space heaters" unless there is an exhaust vent.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can strike suddenly and without warning. In some cases, physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue. If you believe you could be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air immediately. Call for medical help from a neighbors home. The fire department will tell you when it's safe to reenter the home.
For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visit www.kingcounty.gov/health/disaster
Other important safety tips
- Make sure you are wearing enough warm clothing before going outdoors. Wind speed can create dangerously cold conditions even when the temperature is not that low.
- If you think power will be out for several days, check with your city for location of warming shelters.
- Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia-slurred speech, confusion, uncontrollable shivering, stumbling, drowsiness and body temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Get medical help immediately if you think someone has frostbite or hypothermia.
- Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors to make sure they are safe.
- If power goes out where you live, keep food safe by keeping the doors closed on your refrigerators and freezers as much as possible. A full freezer can stay at freezing temperatures about two days'' a half-full freezer about 1 day. Potentially hazardous foods, like meet and fish, should be discarded if thawed and warmer than 41 degrees.
Beach Drive Holiday photo for December 20
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Is your Beach Drive home decked out for the holidays? Please email me your photos to rhonda (at) mortgageporter (dot) com.
Winter Storm Warning
December 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment
West Seattle Blog has compiled a great list of things to do to prepare for the pending wind/snow storm and emergency numbers here. I remember almost exactly two years ago, we were without power for 6 days! From listening to the news, it sounds like our area will be hit more with snow and east King County/Cascade foothills will be slammed with strong winds. Let's hope for another near miss with Mother Nature!
From the Seattle City Forecast (click here for updated reports):
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY…
TODAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 20S TO LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
TONIGHT…WINDY…SNOW…HEAVY AT TIMES ESPECIALLY WEST OF PUGET SOUND. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES EXCEPT UP TO 12 INCHES WEST OF PUGET SOUND. LOWS IN THE 20S. EAST WIND 15 TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
SUNDAY…SNOW AT TIMES IN THE MORNING…POSSIBLY MIXING WITH OR CHANGING TO FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET. SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. ADDITIONAL SNOW AND POSSIBLY SLEET ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 3 INCHES. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. BREEZY WITH SOUTH WIND 15 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
…SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT…
TODAY…E WIND 10 TO 15 KT RISING TO 15 TO 25 KT. WIND WAVES 1 OR 2 FT BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FT IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW DEVELOPING LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT…SE WIND 20 TO 30 KT. WIND WAVES 3 TO 5 FT. SNOW…MIXING WITH SLEET OR FREEZING RAIN SEATTLE SOUTHWARD LATE.
Brrrr-rr-r-r-r-r-r-r!
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