Regional Utility, Traffic, and Weather Sites
The following websites can be used to monitor various regional utility, traffic, and weather sites providing real access to current information. These sites may allow you to gather important information during an emergency situation including real-time data feeds from traffic cameras throughout the region.
National Weather Service
NOAA’s National Weather Service website provides local and regional weather updates, predictive weather forecast maps, and severe weather alerts. The site also provides links to NOAA’s Hydrologic Prediction Service which provides flood predictions and alerts for the Puget Sound region.
SEATTLE CITY LIGHT OUTAGE MAP
The City Light outage map provides information regarding outages throughout their service area. This does not include the underground network distribution areas in Downtown Seattle, First Hill, and the University District. Information is updated every 15 minutes.
Puget Sound Energy Outage Map
The Puget Sound Energy outage map provides information regarding outages throughout their service area. The map shows impact areas, outage status, and estimated restoration times.
Tacoma Public Utilities Outage Map
The Puget Sound Energy outage map provides information regarding outages throughout their service area. The map shows impact areas, outage status, and estimated restoration times.
SnoPud Outage Center
SnoPud public utility provides electric and water services to Snohomish County and Camano Island. The SnoPud outage center provides information regarding outages throughout their service area and provides information to report outages and tips during an outage.
Seattle DOT Map
The Seattle Department of Transportation Status map shows current traffic status in the Seattle area with information on road closures and construction. The map also provides access to live feeds from traffic cameras providing real-time situational awareness of events throughout the city.
WA DOT Maps and Alerts
The Washington State Department of Transportation Status map shows the current traffic status for the State with information on road closures, alerts, and construction. The map also provides access to live feeds from traffic cameras providing real-time situational awareness of events throughout the region.