Front Porch » Public Safety http://frontporch.seattle.gov Seattle Department of Neighborhoods news and events Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 FEMA Grant to Create Emergency Hubs in Southeast Seattle P-Patch Community Gardens http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/22/fema-grant-to-create-emergency-hubs-in-southeast-seattle-p-patch-community-gardens/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/22/fema-grant-to-create-emergency-hubs-in-southeast-seattle-p-patch-community-gardens/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 20:47:39 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3638 FEMA grant Press eventMayor Mike McGinn announced today that the Seattle Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DoN) have been awarded $35,000 from the FEMA Community Resilience Innovation Challenge. The cash award will establish community emergency preparedness “Hubs” in selected P-Patch community gardens in southeast Seattle, in addition to providing training and outreach tools for gardeners and community members of diverse communities.  Click here to read more.

 

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/05/22/fema-grant-to-create-emergency-hubs-in-southeast-seattle-p-patch-community-gardens/feed/ 0 Get Fired Up on Neighbor Appreciation Day! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/06/get-fired-up-on-neighbor-appreciation-day/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/06/get-fired-up-on-neighbor-appreciation-day/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:15:40 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3468 What’s quickly becoming one of the hottest events of Neighbor Appreciation Day is the Seattle Fire Department’s annual Fire House Open Houses.  Your neighborhood fire fighters invite you to tour the fire houses, learn about the equipment and fire safety, and get to know them in a non-emergency situation!  Click here for locations and times.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/02/06/get-fired-up-on-neighbor-appreciation-day/feed/ 0 Gun Safety Buyback event happening on January 26 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/01/17/gun-safety-buyback-event-happening-on-january-26/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/01/17/gun-safety-buyback-event-happening-on-january-26/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:49:10 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3427 The City of Seattle, King County, Seattle Police Foundation, and other community partners will host a Gun Buy Back Event on Saturday, January 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at 600 7th Avenue in downtown Seattle in a parking lot beneath I-5 between Cherry and James Streets. People who turn in their guns can receive gift cards at varying amounts based on the type of weapon. For more information, go to http://seattlepolicefoundation.org/seattle-king-county-gun-safety-initiative-faq/ .

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2013/01/17/gun-safety-buyback-event-happening-on-january-26/feed/ 0 Join your neighbors for Night Out August 7 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/08/02/join-your-neighbors-for-night-out-august-7/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/08/02/join-your-neighbors-for-night-out-august-7/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:56:59 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=3136 Night Out is a national crime prevention event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.

This year’s event is on Tuesday, August 7.

Click here for more information and a list of resources.

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]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/18/info-to-help-you-stay-safe-in-this-winter-weather/feed/ 0 Southeast Seattle Water Main Break – Seattle Public Utilities advises affected customers to not drink the water until further notice http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/04/southeast-seattle-water-main-break-seattle-public-utilities-advises-affected-customers-to-not-drink-the-water-until-further-notice/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2012/01/04/southeast-seattle-water-main-break-seattle-public-utilities-advises-affected-customers-to-not-drink-the-water-until-further-notice/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:40:44 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2640 Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) crews are working this morning to restore water to portions of southeast Seattle after a 20-inch water main broke on South Juneau Street, just east of Martin Luther King Jr.Way, in the early hours of the morning.

As many as 1,300 homes may be affected by the outage. The cause of the main break is not known at this time.

Although water service is expected to be restored this afternoon, as a precautionary measure residents and businesses in two areas are being asked to not use tap water for drinking or cooking purposes — unless it is boiled — until notified.

  • An area bounded by 55th Ave. South to the east, and 44th Ave. South to the west; and Ferdinand Street to the north, and South Brandon Street to the south.
  • An area bounded by South Brandon Street to the north, and South Brighton Street to the south, and Wilson Ave. South to the east, and 48th Ave. South to the west.

SPU said it will take at least 24 hours before tests have been concluded to ensure the water is safe to drink.

Area residents are advised that if they must use water from their taps — for food preparation, brushing teeth, rinsing contacts and making ice — they should boil it first. Bring the water to a rolling boil for 1 minute; then let it cool and pour into a clean container.

Dishwashers can be used if run with the sanitizing/heat cycle and commercial dishwashing detergent. Dishes can be hand washed if rinsed in a diluted bleach solution — one teaspoon household bleach to one gallon of water — and then allowed to air dry.

Tap water can be used for bathing, but do not drink any of the water and do not allow babies to put water or washcloths in their mouths.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available. Customers with questions can call SPU Customer Service, at: 206-684-3000.

This notice has been issued following consultation with the Washington State Department of Health and Public Health: Seattle & King County.

 

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The Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI) was established in 2009 to focus on youth most at risk of perpetuating or being a victim of violence. It focuses on the three neighborhoods where youth violence is highest – Southeast, Southwest and Central Seattle – incorporating evidenced-based strategies along with home-grown, community-created programs. While Seattle has experienced some of the lowest overall crime rates in years, the number of juvenile violent crime incidents continues to be a critical community issue. For more information, visit www.youthinitiative.seattle.gov.

The report can be accessed by visiting link.  Hard copies are available after December 1, 2011 at the following locations:

Central Area
Therapeutic Health Services
1901 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S.

Garfield Teen Life Center*
428 23rd Avenue

Garfield Community Center*
2323 East Cherry St  

Metrocenter YMCA
909 Fourth Avenue

Southeast
Boys & Girls Club of King County Smilow Clubhouse & Teen Center at Rainier Vista
4520 MLK Jr. Way S

Rainier Community Center*
4600 38th Avenue

Southwest
Southwest Youth & Family Services
4555 Delridge Way SW

Southwest Teen Life Center*
2801 SW Thistle Street

Downtown
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 Fifth Avenue (between Columbia & Cherry)
Suite 1700

*Seattle Parks and Recreation sites

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/11/22/seattle-youth-violence-prevention-initiative-issues-first-progress-report/feed/ 0 Another great Neighborhood Matching Funded project featured on KING 5! http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/09/08/another-great-neighborhood-matching-funded-project-featured-on-king-5/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/09/08/another-great-neighborhood-matching-funded-project-featured-on-king-5/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:47:18 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2406 The Neighborhood Matching Fund awarded $15,000 to create art in the alley as part of an overall strategy to clean/green and activate Nord Alley. Now, other alleys are following suit.  Click here to read the article. 

 

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/09/08/another-great-neighborhood-matching-funded-project-featured-on-king-5/feed/ 0 Linden Place holds first National Night Out August 2 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/08/02/linden-place-holds-first-national-night-out-august-2/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/08/02/linden-place-holds-first-national-night-out-august-2/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:13:06 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=2223 Come join your neighbors for this fun-filled Night out Against Crime event.  There will be food and games for the kids, and a chance to learn more and give feedback on the Neighborhood Plan Update going on in the community.  Click here for more information and here to read the press release.

]]> http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2011/08/02/linden-place-holds-first-national-night-out-august-2/feed/ 0 Belltown Public Safety Forum August 10 http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/08/05/belltown-public-safety-forum-august-10/ http://frontporch.seattle.gov/2010/08/05/belltown-public-safety-forum-august-10/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:31:17 +0000 Wendy Watson http://frontporch.seattle.gov/?p=1121 Join Mayor McGinn and Police Chief Diaz at this event arranged by the Belltown Community Council.  Learn more about the Nighttime Disturbance Ordinance and the Mayor’s Seattle Nightlife Initiative.

When:  Tuesday, August 10
Time:  7 to 9 p.m.
Place:  Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Avenue, (5th Avenue & Lenora)

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