Official insights from Public Health – Seattle & King County staff
After what feels like endless rain, meteorologists are predicting a possibility of snow early next week. The forecast is too uncertain to place any wagers on snow, but we’ve got a window of time to get ready for whatever happens. Even small amounts of snow can wreak havoc on our ability to get around and […]
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Just as we’re beginning to thaw out from the snow from Sunday and Monday, we’ve got a forecast for more snow into the weekend and perhaps into next week. While we can still get around on the roads, this is a good time to plan if you have medical needs. Snow, road closures, and your […]
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This article was originally posted on Right as Rain, the blog by UW Medicine. BY VANESSA RAYMOND If you lived in the Pacific Northwest last summer, you already know what it’s like when forest fire smoke becomes a part of your day to day. There’s that whole weird apocalyptic feeling, but what about its health effects? […]
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Northwest summers can be fantastic, but when is hot too hot? The National Weather Service is on the job to tell us, and what they are saying should get your attention now. They have issued an Excessive Heat Warning for many areas in our region, including King County. This statement lets us know that very hot weather that can affect our […]
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Last week, Executive Dow Constantine released King County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan. This document details the state of the county in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the impacts climate change has already had in our region, and efforts to both reduce greenhouse gases and prepare for the expected impacts of climate change.
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Extreme weather – including storms, cold, and heat – can pose major risks to the public’s health. So, we try to stay ahead of the inclement conditions and prepare for worst-case scenarios.
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