City Of Sammamish: Preparing For Rain And Wind Storm

Press release from the City of Sammamish:

October 23, 2021

Varying levels of rain and wind are expected Sunday through Monday. For up-to-date weather alerts, advisors, and warnings, visit the National Weather Service.

It's important to always be prepared:

• Have food, water, and medication on hand to last a few days for you and your pets
• Charge mobile devices
• Have flashlights and batteries on hand
• Pack emergency supplies in your vehicle such as warm clothes, blankets, a flashlight, and water.
• Clear the storm drains around your house to prevent flooding - you can also adopt a drain: https://adopt-a-drain.org/

If there is a weather-related event in Sammamish, please check the City's Weather Events page for updates. You’ll also find helpful resources in the sidebar to prepare ahead of time for potential wind, power outages, and flooding.

Here are a few links that are helpful during a wind storm:

• Windstorm Checklist(External link)
• Downed Power Lines - What to Do(External link)
• Puget Sound Energy Outage Map

This press release was produced by the City of Sammamish. The views expressed here are the author’s own.