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City Of Renton: Severe Weather Update
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12/26/2021
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Severe Weather Update
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During an emergency, information will be posted to this page as soon as possible. For life threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1 right away. If 9-1-1 is not working, call the non-emergency number at 425-235-2121 and provide your location information.
Last Update: Dec. 26, 2021
Find out what's happening in Rentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Renton Severe Weather Shelter opens Dec. 26
The City of Renton is activating the Severe Weather Shelter at the Highlands Community Center (800 Edmonds Avenue NE) beginning Sunday night, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022.
All are welcome. The severe weather shelter is available for single women and men, couples, and homeless families with children who are living on the streets or in vehicles.
Separate sleeping spaces have been prepared for men, women, and for families with children.
Facility Updates
Renton Community Center and Renton Senior Activity Center will be closed on Monday, Dec. 27.
The two facilities will reopen once it is safe for our staff and patrons to return.
Accounts will receive credits for canceled activities, which will be available for your next reservation/activity.
King County Resources
The following information is provided by the city Emergency Management division.
Emergency Instructions
Drive safely, please, and watch your step! Accidents of all kinds are more likely to happen in this kind of weather. Check on others who might need help.
If your power is out, dress in layers and stay dry to stay warm. For food safety, avoid opening your refrigerator door unless absolutely necessary. Additional information on getting through a power outage is available from Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light.
For life threatening emergencies call 9-1-1 right away. If 9-1-1 is not working, call the non-emergency number at 425-235-2121 and provide your location information.
To get the most current emergency instructions for your area, sign up for ALERT Renton.
Utilities
Water
No reports of disruption to water services have been posted.
Sewer
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Electricity, Gas, and Power
Electricity, gas, and power services are provided by Puget Sound Energy for most of the City, with some residents served by Seattle City Light.
Garbage and Debris Removal
Roads
To report roads blocked by fallen trees or abandoned cars, call the Renton Police non-emergency number at 425-235-2121.
Shelters
The Severe Weather Shelter at 300 Rainier Avenue N, Renton, WA 98057 is now closed. Â
Weather
Bus Services
Human Services
Some Renton residents may find their basic needs unmet as a result of an emergency. If temporary help is available, information will be posted here.
City Facilities
Recreation Programs
For current recreation program information call the City of Renton inclement weather line at 425-430-6719. The inclement weather line is updated at 4 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. on Saturdays, and 12 p.m. on Sundays.
Other Closures
Social Media
In an emergency, Renton Emergency Management will attempt to post updates on Twitter, Facebook, and Nextdoor.
About City of Renton
This press release was produced by the City of Renton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
