Brrrr! How to stay warm and safe when the power is out

December 21, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Freezing rain this week could cause widespread power outages. Get ready ahead of time so you can avoid dangers if you lose electricity.

Give the gift of safety this winter season

December 11, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

As winter approaches, you may find yourself driving in the snow, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, or giving gifts this season. Get ready with these safety tips from the Violence and Injury Prevention team at Public Health—Seattle & King County.

Another winter blast coming: Plan for medical needs

February 6, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

QUIZ: Is your residence rat-proofed for the winter?

December 20, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

When it gets cold and rainy, we humans bundle up and retreat to the indoors. Unfortunately, so do rats. Besides being unsightly, rats spread bacteria and viruses, and they can cause damage to buildings, houses and even vehicles. So, before you settle in for the season, make sure you’ve done what you can to keep […]