Following a severe regional windstorm overnight Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the City of Snoqualmie continues its recovery efforts.
In response to the storm, on November 20, 2024, Mayor Ross issued a Proclamation of Emergency which allows the City to enter into service contracts, rent equipment, purchase supplies and materials, and incur obligations to protect the health and safety of City residents and property.
We continue to encourage you to be safe, check on your neighbors, and call 911 for emergencies. See updates below.
Road Services
Public Works, Police, and Fire Department crews worked throughout the storm to keep roads clear and respond to public safety emergencies. No injuries were reported during the storm. Today’s focus was clearing roadways of debris. All roads are now open. The City has hired a contractor to assist with storm debris clean up. Public Works crews are tracking downed trees and will continue to address those that are not blocking roadways in the coming days and weeks. It is estimated that it could take 2–3 weeks to clear all debris and get back to pre-storm conditions.
Downed Trees
Residents should continue to report downed or leaning trees to the Stormwater and Urban Forestry Division Emergency Line at (425) 736-1613. For questions about greenbelt trees that are leaning or have fallen onto private property, please also call that emergency line. With the amount of tree damage sustained, we encourage residents to leave a message, and please be patient. Staff will respond to you as soon as possible.
Public Works Emergency Lines
The Public Works Dept. landlines are down, and cell service is spotty. To report water related emergencies, please use the numbers below until landlines are restored:
- Drinking Water: (425) 766-0151
- Sewer/Wastewater: (425) 766-1210
- Stormwater: (425) 736-1613
Power Restoration
Puget Sound Energy is advising customers to anticipate a multiple-day outage as it deals with one of the largest power outage events in nearly two decades that resulted in extensive system damage - including multiple transmission lines, substations and distribution circuits - and over 400,000 customers without power this morning. Extra crews have been called in to help with restoration efforts. As damage assessment and field work continues, estimated restoration times will be updated on the PSE outage map at pse.com/outagemap and the myPSE app as they become available.
Intersection Safety
Only three traffic light-controlled intersections in the City are currently working: Railroad Ave and Snoqualmie Parkway, Railroad Ave and Meadowbrook Way, and Snoqualmie Parkway and Center Blvd. The Snoqualmie Police Department stresses the importance of treating intersections where traffic signals are dark or flashing as 4-way stops. There have been witness accounts of cars traveling through dark intersections without stopping, which endangers other drivers and pedestrians. If the intersection is dark or the traffic light flashing, stop, wait your turn and then proceed.
Power Line Safety
Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines as they may be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
Generator Safety
- Do not run a generator indoors (including garage).
- Run only outside in well-ventilated area.
- Do not run near open doors or windows.
- Do not re-fuel generator while it is running. Turn it off and let it cool down before re-fueling.
Other Power Outage Safety Tips
- Do not use propane heaters inside for heating.
- Do not bring barbecues inside for heating or cooking.
- Do not heat house with a residential stove.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
Emergency Shelters
The City will closely monitor weather and power outage conditions to determine if local emergency warming shelters are needed. Today, both the Snoqualmie Library and Snoqualmie Valley YMCA were closed, though. Downtown Snoqualmie businesses have power and are open. These businesses are close options for places to find power, food, and charge devices.
King County Cold Weather Shelters